Construction Labor Shortage
The scene was a class on construction trades at Northwestern Michigan College with about 20 students in attendance. A veteran construction company official addressed the students about local job...
View ArticleReal Estate Rookies
Kyle Miller made a unique career swap when he left the high-profile, but hectic, world of sports broadcasting to get into real estate sales. “I just love working with people and helping them to find...
View Article“So Busy,” Downtown Living, Low Inventory – Local realtors talk
Ask just about any real estate agent around town how business is this spring – they’ll barely have time to answer. April came in like a lion for local realtors – new listings are overwhelmed with...
View ArticleMaking It In Northern Michigan
An under-the-radar Traverse City firm is a global leader in providing twin screw extruders to companies in 23 nations around the world. From its low-profile location on West Aero Park Court, Century...
View ArticleMaking It In Northern Michigan: Kalkaska Screw Products
Despite its name, there are no screws produced at Kalkaska Screw Products. “Basically, we make five different types of components, mostly for the automotive industry,” said President Kevin Schlueter....
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Making It In Northern Michigan: Shoreline Fruit
What began more than four decades ago as a few acres of leased cherry orchards near Traverse City has grown to become the largest tart cherry operation in North America. Shoreline Fruit – launched by...
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Building, Building Everywhere!
It’s boom time for residential and commercial projects, particularly in the heart of downtown Traverse City but in outlying areas as well. Here’s a round-up of some of the developments nearly...
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Who Knew They Made it Here?
Since its beginning in 1988, a Traverse City company has grown into one of the largest independent manufacturers of store fixtures and commercial casework in Michigan. Strata Design, at 1645 Park...
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Making It In Northern Michigan: Hayes Manufacturing
It’s not unusual to find a family-run business in the region. But there are very few that have more family members involved in the day-to-day operation of the company than Hayes Manufacturing in Fife...
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Making It In Northern Michigan: Dynatect
Like a lot of manufacturing companies, Dynatect Lead Screws International specializes in one major product that dominates its production line. “We make ball screws,” explained General Manager George...
View ArticleMaking It In Northern Michigan: Grand Traverse Industries
By Al Parker Grand Traverse Industries, a 41-year-old Traverse City business that provides employment, training and services to persons with disabilities, is now producing an item that improves the...
View ArticleCOA, Senior Center Network Face August Renewal Vote
Two millage proposals on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot will impact services provided to Grand Traverse County seniors. A proposal for the county’s Commission on Aging (COA) is a renewal for .5...
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What’s Your Business Worth? How the experts valuate your business
Whether you’re interested in buying an existing business or selling one which you have built over the years, placing an accurate value on the operation is often a challenging process. “For many of my...
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Inside Job: TC company designs drones for dark, confined spaces
An energetic young company based in Traverse City is entering the fast-growing field of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones. Interactive Aerial designs and manufactures UAV units specifically...
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Virtual Reality Meets Drone Technology: Software Company Partners with Samsung
A Glen Lake native with a military background has helped launch a company that integrates virtual reality and drone usage with other technologies to provide answers to a wide range of workplace...
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Growing Title Company Sees Future on Front Street
One of the last – if not the last – locally-owned and family-operated title companies in Traverse City is on the move. Mid-American Title Co. is scheduled to relocate from its site at 522 E. Eighth St....
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Hammer On: Car enthusiast restores rusty wreckage, nearly doubling business...
Adam Hammer started his classic car restoration business – Hammer and Dolly Automotive Restorations – four years ago with “a bench and a tool box.” Not content to repair modern wheels, Hammer is...
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Virtual Reality Meets Drone Technology: Software Company Partners with Samsung
A Glen Lake native with a military background has helped launch a company that integrates virtual reality and drone usage with other technologies to provide answers to a wide range of workplace...
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Growing Title Company Sees Future on Front Street
One of the last – if not the last – locally-owned and family-operated title companies in Traverse City is on the move. Mid-American Title Co. is scheduled to relocate from its site at 522 E. Eighth St....
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Hammer On: Car enthusiast restores rusty wreckage, nearly doubling business...
Adam Hammer started his classic car restoration business – Hammer and Dolly Automotive Restorations – four years ago with “a bench and a tool box.” Not content to repair modern wheels, Hammer is...
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