Open house
TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Traverse Industries is celebrating 50 years with an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at 2170 Traversefield Drive.
The event includes refreshments, facility tours and the opening of Friendship Park. The park features a sports court, wheel chair swing, raised garden bends and a memorial garden. If it rains, the event will move to Sept. 27.
Golf business opens
GAYLORD — Mulligans at the Bluffs is opening at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at the new Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort.
The public golf tavern will serve lunch and dinner all year on its covered and heated patio. Also, there are seven indoor golf simulators, outdoor shuffleboard, lawn games, a putting green and an 18-hole miniature golf course. To make simulator reservations or learn about leagues, visit mulligansatthebluffs.com or call 989-470-7070.
Shop tours
BELLAIRE — Shop Hop Tours are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27-28 at The Flying Pig in Bellaire, Billie’s Floral and Boutique in East Jordan, Stonehedge Gardens in East Jordan, The Pear Tree in Alden, Grace of Alden and Otis Pottery in East Jordan.
Receive a stamp at each site and enter the prize drawing.
Free vision screens
EAST JORDAN — East Jordan Lions Club will sponsor free vision screenings for kids from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at Tourist Park.
The Kids Sight trailer is providing screenings for ages 6 months to 7 years old. This service is available during the East Jordan Fall Festival.
Rotary celebration
TRAVERSE CITY — Rotary Charities will host its annual Celebration of Thriving Communities from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in the Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park.
Hear from grant recipients, receive the Rotary Charities annual report and meet with community leaders. Free registration is required through Eventbrite.com.
Medicare informational
BELLAIRE — Jennifer McDonnell will answer questions about Medicare and other senior insurance programs at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Bellaire Public Library.
McDonnell is also planning to offer this session on Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. Contact: 231-533-8814.
Leadership lunch
TRAVERSE CITY — The Leadership Lunch Club is relaunching its speaker series from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Traverse City Golf and Country Club.
NMC President Nick Nissley will present “Narrative Leadership: It’s Your Personal Story That Matters.” Admission is $59 per person and includes a buffet meal. To sign up, visit leadershiplunchclub.com.
College summit
SCOTTVILLE — The West Shore Business and Economic Development Summit is scheduled at 1 p.m. Oct. 9 at West Shore Community College.
SpinDance Chief Technology Officer Brian Tol will present on artificial intelligence. Kevin Courtois, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Jim Holcomb, from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, will speak about politics.
A Business After Hours networking event is set from 5-7 p.m. This is included in summit registration. Cost is $35 for chamber members and $50 for the public. Sign up via https://tinyurl.com/nhzen3nn.
Surgery center expands
TRAVERSE CITY — Copper Ridge Surgery Center has added pain management services, led by Dr. Richard Burke. Procedures can address conditions like diabetic foot neuropathy and chronic pain. Treatment options include spinal cord stimulation, minimally invasive lumbar decompression, Intracept for chronic lower back pain and others.
Leadership class announced
PETOSKEY — Leadership Little Traverse Class of 2024-25 includes Noelle Behling, Emmet County DPW; Lilah Clevey, Cruz Clinic; Anna DeCamp, Gaslight Group Properties; Kandys Graham, The Geno D’Angelo Group; Courtney Graham-Cheadle, Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan; Kayla Kuzel, Camp Daggett; Kayla Magee, Mercantile Bank; Sergio Morado, Fletch’s of Petoskey; Keely Bomee Platte, Crooked Tree Arts Center; Emma Radatovich, Bear Creek Township; Rachel Roon, City of Harbor Springs; Sarah Schertel, Little Traverse Bay Humane Society; Fletcher Spears IV, Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth CPA; Kyle Volp, Little Traverse Conservancy and Theresa Will, Manthei Capital.
The program is operated by Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. Members will learn about area governments, history, economy and more. They will also work on a service project.
Direct Connect partnership
TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Valley State University and Northwestern Michigan College are partnering on Direct Connect this fall. Health care students at NMC can earn credits toward their associate degree, which count as freshman and sophomore year credits at GVSU.
“It is a pioneering initiative in the region that creates a clear, streamlined pathway for NMC students to continue their education at GVSU,” said Shannon Owen, director of GVSU’s Northern Region, in a release. “We believe this program will help remove barriers in the transfer process and accelerate students’ entry into the workforce.”
Next year, NMC is planning to extend the Direct Connect partnership to other schools like Ferris State and Central Michigan universities.
Fall campaign
LANSING — Pure Michigan is running its 2024 Keep It Fresh advertising campaign to encourage visitors to experience autumn in Michigan, according to a release.
Pure Michigan is also highlight Michigan-made products, including Grand Traverse Pie Company’s maple glazed apple pie and Short’s Brewing Company’s Pure Michigan Fall IPA. For trip information, visit www.michigan.org/travel-guide.
August sales decline
LANSING — The Michigan Retailers Association has reported a decrease in August sales over July. August sales were 44.9 on the 100-point Retail Index, while July hit 47.5.
Additionally, 51% of surveyed retailers saw a decline in sales, 42% reported an increase and 7% said they experienced no changes in sales since July. More than half of retailers (53%) expect sales to rise, 28% said sales will decline and 19% anticipate no changes through November.
Health support
GRAND RAPIDS — Priority Health is partnering with Carrot Fertility to offer reproductive and hormonal health support.
“Fertility is a deeply personal and often challenging journey, and we want to support our members every step of the way,” said Rick Abbott, Priority Health senior vice president of employer solutions, in a release. “By partnering with Carrot, we are able to offer employers and their employees a whole- person and personalized approach that covers the full spectrum of reproductive health and family- building options.”
The Carrot Core option can provide 24/7 support, educational resources and access to the Carrot platform. Carrot Pro offers these services along with financial assistance. These are available to fully-funded and self-funded employers and members can access them starting Jan. 1.
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