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Passing the Torch, Officially
 In January The Grand Vision spokesperson, Marsha Smith, stepped down from her three-year commitment, and Kim Pontius stepped up to take on the role of the Communications, Organization, Resource Development, and Education & Events (CORE) chairman, and spokesperson.
Marsha makes it official in this video. Click here to see.
Check thegrandvision.org for the CORE meetings schedule. They are open to the public, as are all of The Grand Vision network meetings. |
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 Transportation Network
In Action
On March 2 Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle and local transportation leaders will present a discussion for all interested Economic Summit participants, legislators, and the community at large. Steudle will cover a funding update, AASHTO and new innovations that could apply to northwest lower Michigan and the rail study and logistics hub ideas and progress.
The session will begin at 11:15 on March 2 at the Hagerty Center. |
 Energy Network
in Action
 Primarily focused on education, the Energy Network continues to take strides toward informing and educating the community on energy issues for our region. Traverse City Light and Power has been engaged in an energy efficiency initiative and shares these results: Light and Power residential and commercial customers saved more than 2.4 million kWhrs in 2011, based on the organizations' Energy Optimization Program.
"This is almost 40% over the mandated PA 295 goal," said Jim Cooper, manager of communications and energy services for Traverse City Light and Power. "In order to achieve this, more than $150,000 in incentives was paid out to customers - demonstrating our commitment to energy optimization," he said. The commitment with this program and others like it continues and is supported by The Grand Vision Energy Network. In addition, during recent monthly meetings, the members of the Energy Network have begun discussions about the interest and support in locally-generated power. Stay tuned for developments and exciting ideas generated by the energy of this network.
Visit the Energy Network page for more info.
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So Much News,
So Many Ways to Get It!
- Go to The Grand Vision in Action Facebook page and "Like" it to receive regular updates on video posts and projects information.
- Go to thegrandvision.org for network news, calendar of events, video stories and much, much more.
- Follow us on Twitter (The Grand Vision).
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Grand Vision Guiding Principles
Based on intensive research and input from thousands of citizens from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, and Wexford counties, a vision that will lead to prosperity for people throughout northwest lower Michigan was created founded on these guiding principles:
A coordinated regional transportation network
 Unique and vibrant communities
Housing choices
Sustainable-energy uses in construction, transportation and economic development
 Protected and preserved water, forests, natural and scenic areas
 Viable regional farms and local food systems
The Grand Vision
PO Box 506
Traverse City, MI 49685
231.929.5038
thegrandvision.org
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