Kelly Schramski Joins Grand Traverse State Bank as Vice President of Commercial Lending
Grand Traverse State Bank, a wholly owned division of First State Bank of Michigan, is pleased to announce the addition of Kelly Schramski as Vice President of Commercial Lending. A graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Marketing, Schramski brings over 20 years of experience in banking and financial services, with expertise spanning commercial lending, private banking, and SBA loan development. She was instrumental in driving the success of the former Traverse City State Bank,
Kelly Kuhns Joins Grand Traverse State Bank
Grand Traverse State Bank is pleased to welcome Kelly Kuhns to its team as the VP, Branch/Business Banking. Kuhns brings more than 20 years of experience in banking and financial services, along with a strong commitment to community involvement.A graduate of Davenport University, Kuhns has lived in Traverse City for the past 30 years and enjoys time at a family vacation home on Old Mission Peninsula. She is the proud parent of an 11-year-old son. She is an active volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of
November 1 Marks the Inaugural National Direct Primary Care Day: Table Health Leads the Way in Regional Northern Michigan Healthcare Independence
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN – This November 1, as Open Enrollment for health insurance begins, Table Health will celebrate the first-ever National Direct Primary Care (DPC) Day. The observance highlights the growing movement of practices, like Table Health, that are redefining the patient experience by offering direct, transparent, and relationship-driven primary care to families and employers across Northern Michigan. Table Health, with locations in both Petoskey and Traverse City, is a pioneer in the
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How Small Businesses Can Maintain Healthy Cash Flow for Long-Term Stability and Growth
Keeping your business’s cash flow steady is like keeping the heart of your company beating. When cash consistently flows in and out with control, owners can make decisions confidently, plan for expansion, and avoid unnecessary debt. TL;DR Cash flow management is about timing — ensuring your business always has enough on hand to cover expenses while funding future opportunities. Focus on forecasting income, tracking expenses, invoicing consistently, and reinvesting wisely. Why Cash Flow
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Fall into a New Job! Northwest Michigan Works! to Host Traverse City Hiring Event November 4
Northwest Michigan Works! will host its Fall into a New Job! Hiring Event on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Networks Northwest Conference Room (Northwest Michigan Works! Service Center), located at 1209 S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. The event will bring together local employers from the retail, hospitality, and manufacturing industries who are actively hiring for full-time, part-time, permanent, and seasonal positions ahead of the holiday season. Employers like Reyes
Holly Hinds, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Kidney & Hypertension Specialists
Holly Hinds, NP, Joins Munson Healthcare Kidney & Hypertension Specialists Munson Healthcare is pleased to welcome Holly Hinds, NP, to the Kidney & Hypertension Specialists clinical team. Holly became interested in nephrology after accompanying her grandfather to the Munson Dialysis Center and experiencing the care and compassion from staff. She completed her graduate education at Walden University and is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. “I love
Grand Traverse State Bank to Launch in Early 2026 with Local Ownership and Strong Leadership Team
Plans are underway for the launch of Grand Traverse State Bank (GTSB), a new locally owned financial institution. With investors from all over the state, the majority of our individual investors reside in the Grand Traverse region. Loan-production operations have already begun, with the first branch office scheduled to open in downtown Traverse City in early 2026. Grand Traverse State Bank is owned by GTSB Financial, Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Traverse City. Founder Gregg Bigger is
Munson’s New High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic Takes a Proactive Approach and Provides Personalized Guidance
Munson’s New High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic Takes a Proactive Approach and Provides Personalized Guidance New service is expected to benefit approximately 6,000 patients across the region. Munson Healthcare’s (MHC) High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic at the Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City is bringing a new resource to Northern Michigan focused on earlier detection and intervention for those with an elevated risk for developing breast cancer. As part of this initiative, MHC radiology
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Traverse City Country Club Approves Golf Course Improvement Plan
The membership of the Traverse City Country Club has approved a Golf Course Improvement Plan, slated to begin in Fall 2025. The improvements, designed by Traverse City based Renaissance Golf Design, will accomplish several golf course design goals throughout the 110-year-old course, which serves about 560-member households. Besides improving tee, fairway, and green turf quality, the renovation will boost architectural interest, the variety, and the strategy involved by members and their guests while
Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour Coming to Crystal Mountain
Michigan Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour: July 17-24, 2025 Discover sustainable living practices on Michigan's first "Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour," running July 17-24, 2025. This free, eight-day event offers a unique opportunity to explore existing and developing ecovillages and intentional communities across Michigan, highlighting successful community-building and ecological innovations. Organized by Tom Stanton of Community Energy Solutions, LLC, the tour aims to showcase
Traverse City, MI Businesses: FinCEN's BOI Filing Deadline is 01/01/2025! File Now to Avoid Possible Fines!
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to promote financial transparency and prevent illicit activities. As of today, November 27, 2024, Traverse City, Michigan, business owners have 35 calendar days (or 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—don’t delay, or you could face fines of $500 per day! What You Need to Do:1. Determine if Your Business Must File. Most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses
