The phrase “small town character” continues to work its way into the vernacular of public discourse in the Traverse City area. It’s a curious if somewhat effective way of shaping the region’s ongoing development debate. After all, who doesn’t embrace the idea of a quaint, safe, quiet and caring community to describe the place called…
An online forum highlighting candidates in the upcoming Traverse City commission election is available through the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber launched its latest version of its Virtual Candidates Forum in advance of the City Commission election in Traverse City coming up November 7. The Virtual Candidates Forum is available on the…
It started with the humblest of beginnings – an old card table set up outside of the farmhouse just east of Acme, filled with dark, sweet cherries picked from an orchard just up the road. It was 1960 when Verna Hoxsie first set up the tiny stand along M-72 on the land farmed with her…
Food Network Casting Producer Bonnie Clark recently contacted the Chamber seeking chefs and cooks in the Grand Traverse region to compete in an upcoming episode of Guy’s Grocery Games for an opportunity to appear on national television and take home a top price of $20,000. This season, the producers are in search of very specific…
For a long time, Oryana Community Co-op has been the community’s go-to place for healthy, locally sourced food. Today, it continues growing, all to better offer Traverse City good and responsible options. The co-op was initially founded in 1973, in which bulk amounts of food would be brought from downstate and divided out in someone’s…
As Traverse City continues to gain notoriety for its spectacular recreation opportunities, growing food and wine scene and more, the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa continues its dedication to provide visitors with everything they need to enjoy the region. Grand Traverse Resort and Spa has been a long standing pillar of the community, consistently providing…
Communities across the country are creating new ways of seeking out and connecting workforce talent in the creative fields, and the new state-wide “Creative Chambers” initiative will bring those strategies to the Grand Traverse region. Creative Chambers is a state-wide job-creation initiative created through the Michigan Film & Digital Media Office and the Michigan Economic…
Half time is an important segment of many sporting events. It’s an opportunity to re-assess your team’s strategy coming into a contest, figure out what’s worked and what hasn’t, and make necessary adjustments in hopes of prevailing at the end. The summer season marks the half time of the political year, as lawmakers head home…
As Traverse City continues to grow as a tourism and business destination, the Cherry Capital Airport continues to provide the region with convenient – and growing – travel options. While many small Michigan airports are struggling, Cherry Capital Airport has been growing, with 2016 being a record year of 451,346 passengers in and out of…
Few things are more important for businesses than being able to communicate with their customers and clients. Chamber member Anavon Technology Group assists thousands of companies across Michigan and beyond with their communication and technology needs. Anavon Technology Group is a full-service voice, data and equipment firm in Traverse City owned by Russ Madsen. He…