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Traverse Connect | The Connection – August 6, 2025

Michigan Business Network: Traverse Connect
 

Inaugural ReShore Coming Soon to 
Traverse City 

You are invited to join Traverse Connect, MichAuto, Michigan’s Creative Coast, and GTAMC for the inaugural ReShore: Innovation at the Intersection of Water, Mobility, and Outdoor Tech event on Monday, August 18, in Traverse City. Mingle with innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers to engage with northern Michigan’s emerging leadership in BlueTech, outdoor recreation, advanced aerial systems, and future mobility. 

Here is what’s on deck:
🚤 In the morning, see the latest in future-powered vessels and vehicles with demonstrations of electric-powered jet skis, motorcycles, boats, and more at Elk Rapids Marina. 
🎤 Join industry leaders and policymakers for several “waterside chats” and keynotes in the heart of Grand Traverse Bay at Venue Blue.
🌅 From there, hop on The Discovery for an evening cruise and conversation about the opportunity to create and innovate in Michigan.  
 
See the full agenda and lineup of special guests here. One $75 ticket gives you access to all events throughout the day; join for one or all three unique events! You do not need to be a member of MichAuto to attend this event.

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News Roundup

This is the last call to apply for the next cohort of Let Her Speak. With thanks to the generous support of the Boundless Futures Foundation, we are pleased to offer a 50% scholarship to female leaders entering our professional development programs. 

→ The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance released its second quarter report for 2025. One highlight includes the Alliance’s coordinated response to the uncertainty over rising tariffs.

→ Come out and celebrate the achievements of Traverse Connect’s member businesses with ribbon cuttings this week: Navi-care.

What We're Reading

→ This message from Munson’s president and CEO, Ed Ness, recognizes the numerous healthcare and community members who took action during one of the most difficult weeks in Munson Healthcare’s history.

 East Bay Township invited the public to two open house events to learn about a proposed Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) for the East Bay Beach District.

→ Here are the stories of several happy CEOs and other business leaders who decided to invest in and locate their business facilities and operations in Michigan.

→ Governor Whitmer has unveiled the Michigan Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Initiative, along with more than $4.1 million in funding for AAM research and infrastructure.

→ In the last five years, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Traverse City have all added various kinds of community homeless outreach to their police departments, tasked with building relationships with people living on the streets.

→ Travel Michigan published its latest economic impact report, which detailed the statewide economic impact of Michigan’s tourism industry was $54.8 billion in 2024.

→ Traverse City commissioners voted to approve plans for a new mixed-use development at the former TC Millworks and to support Jubilee House operations through the end of the year.

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Traverse Connect is pleased to offer 2,280 square feet of professional office space for lease, suited for a non-profit or educational organization. Learn more and move your office here. 

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