Jeffrey was on the road to Traverse City and caught up with Doug Luciani, CEO of Traverse City Connect, who speaks about the organizational changes around the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, and how they have a separated Traverse Connect as a holding company.

He speaks about the capital that’s available for businesses and how they created an entrepreneurial program in the community. Doug reviewed the studies and assessments through the ten county communities as they prepare for housing projects for the forecasted growth. He speaks about the need for jobs to be filled and places for those people to live, as they analyze the market response. He touch bases on the need for more manufacturing and warehousing space. There is also the potential expansion in the power-grids.