→ Last week, Traverse Connect welcomed Dakota Baker as the new director for the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.

→ Traverse Connect published responses to its Traverse City Mayoral and City Commission candidates’ questionnaire on its 2025 City Election page.

→ Do you, or someone you know, want to move to the Traverse City area, but you’re looking for the right career opportunity to make your move? Apply to be a “Northern Explorer” and visit Traverse City as our VIP guest! 

→ Traverse Connect and Dart Bank are partnering to offer Profit Mastery, a two-day workshop that will equip you with the tools to achieve business control, survival, and success, on October 15 and 16.

→ Come out and celebrate the achievements of Traverse Connect’s member businesses with ribbon cuttings this week: Home2 Suites by Hilton.

→ Traverse City Commissioners approved the application for a grant for the Traverse Health Clinic, which will allow continued federal funding for the community health center.

→ The Freshwater Research and Innovation Center is now on its way to being built on West Grand Traverse Bay and will put blue tech education and business incubation all under one roof.

→ Up North Pride will host its annual Pride Week celebration this week from September 23-27 with multiple events throughout Traverse City. 

→ The Traverse City DDA Board approved final design work on a new farmers market pavilion and parking lot improvements.

→ Northern Michigan cherry growers are on the tail end of a difficult season due to weather and trade challenges. 

→ Northern Michigan’s agriculture industry is feeling the impact of rising costs, supply shortages, and less research funding, among other things that benefit farmers.

→ Traverse City Commissioners approved an extension for Homestretch Nonprofit Housing to secure 80% of the funds for a Lot O mixed-use attainable-housing development.