Looking for a Win-Win-Win opportunity? The Traverse City Area Chamber will re-launch its Ambassador Program to offer 12 - 15 members an opportunity to get in front of business owners for updates on Chamber programs and services that are important to them.

 

Ambassadors will also promote the array of valuable benefits of Chamber membership both to our members and non-member businesses. It's an opportunity to help carry out the Chamber's mission of "Growing Business - Building Community" and broaden your base of business contacts. Submit your application online by clicking here.

 

 

It's finally here!  The Chamber's special Prime Time event to spotlight new members from our 2013 Membership Event and the volunteers that made it happen kicks off today at 5 p.m. at NMC's Hagerty Center. Everyone is invited to this first-of-its-kind Chamber celebration for an evening of fun, food and exhibits featuring a Spring Break theme. For a list of other upcoming Chamber events and happenings, click here.

                                                    

Tom Aja

Less means more for the Traverse Bay Economic Development Corp. The TBEDC Board of Directors tightened its group to eight members from some two dozen, and the streamlined organization is churning out projects at an impressive pace. TBEDC Chair Tom Aja recently updated the Chamber Board on the corporation's activity. Click here for some highlights.

The Chamber is proud to be a participating sponsor in a unique and timely conference entitled "China Today: Competitor or Partner?" set for June 5 - 6, organized as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Northwestern Michigan College's International Affairs Forum. It will explore the expanding business, education and cultural ties between China and Northern Michigan and what it means for the future of the region. Learn more...

 

Betsy Coffia

Leadership Grand Traverse is the Chamber's signature leadership development program that's helped hundreds of area business people learn more about Northern Michigan and the institutions that make it special. The Spring 2014 LGT Class is currently underway and participant Betsy Coffia is blogging about her experiences. Read her initial post about activities and lessons learned at this month's Opening Retreat by clicking here.

 

                                                    

 

There's still time to apply for the 2014 Small Business Celebration, the Chamber's annual recognition program to highlight the region's small business sector. Hundreds of area businesses have been nominated for the SBC, now in its 10th year. If your company is among those nominees, the application deadline is coming up March 28. To learn if your business is nominated and to apply, click here.  

 

                                                                           

Want to know what's in store for our region's state transportation network over the next five years? The Michigan Department of Transportation will conduct a public planning meeting on April 2 at 1 p.m. at the Elk Rapids Village Hall. Learn more...

There are several organizations and agencies in the region working hard to provide child care and other important health and well-being services to working families and their children. The online publication Michigan Nightlight recently highlighted the efforts of the Leelanau Children's Center and the Migrant Program in Suttons Bay. Link to the report by clicking here.