Chamber Government Relations Director Kent Wood is seeking feedback from Chamber members on recent changes to the state’s Personal Property Tax (PPT) law that waived the PPT for businesses with a true cash value of personal property up to $80,000. He’s interested in knowing what kind of savings companies were able to realize through their…
Thanks to the efforts of Membership Director Sherry Galbraith, Traverse City Area Chamber members can now go to the TraverseCONNECT website where they can log in and: Update their directory page with business contact information, company descriptions and a link to their website. Add social media, key search words and a map to their location….
Wood is seeking feedback from Chamber members on recent changes to the state’s Personal Property Tax (PPT) law that waived the PPT for businesses with a true cash value of personal property up to $80,000. He’s interested in knowing what kind of savings companies were able to realize through their PPT exemption, if local assessing…
Incredible Mo’s is located at 1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd., and Business After Hours will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. For a complete listing of upcoming Chamber events, click here.
SOS Learning Lab in Traverse City was the latest recipient of a Sub Micro Loan through the Traverse City Area Chamber. The fund was created last year with support of Fifth Third Bank and the Traverse City Chamber Foundation. It’s the sixth loan made from the fund, with capital lending totaling more than $30,000. Caperton…
Black Star Farms hosted the Leelanau County Business Grants awards presentation this week, where 18 Leelanau-based businesses received grants of $1,000 or $1,250 for various business needs. The $19,000 in grants were administered by the Traverse Bay EDC with funds remaining from the dissolution of the Leelanau County Economic Development Corp. “It was really exciting…
The Chamber received an impressive list of business and organizations offered up for the 2014 Small Business Celebration. These nominations include: 9 Bean Rows Advanced Computer Solutions Alfie Allegra Print and Imaging Allure Salon Alpha Mail, Inc. Anavon Technologies Auto Tech, Inc. Baabaazuzu, Inc. Batteries Plus Bay Area Recycling for Charities Bay Cabinetry & Design…
Broman gave her “short list” of 2013 successes, a list that contained very good news for children and families, and for everyone who cares about quality education and the future of Michigan’s workforce. Information in her presentation included: In May, the Office of Great Start (OGS) released a comprehensive plan, “Great Start, Great Investment,…
The Great Lakes Metro Chamber Coalition includes several Michigan chambers among dozens of business organizations in the Great Lakes region. The Chambers are working with federal lawmakers in Washington to promote long-term investment and new policy initiatives in five strategic areas: Federal transportation infrastructure funding/policy A 21st century border with Canada Energy Development Immigration of…