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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  In this week's Chamber Connections, Chamber Chief Operating Officer Laura Oblinger gives more information on resources residents can use to see how the Affordable Care Act will affect them or their business.

Friday, March 30, 2012  People don't normally think about the impact that young children have on the business community.  The Traverse City Chamber says worker productivity is part of the answer, and so is providing quality programs and services that attract and retain young workers.

Friday, March 23, 2012  During Chamber Connections on 7&4 News Today, Laura Oblinger with the Traverse City Area Chamber talked about a new magazine that is set to hit the scene this summer.  The magazine called, Careers is a collaboration with Traverse Magazine to promote the area to talent and businesses.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Some big changes could be on the way for area transportation including Traverse City Area Public School buses and also Bay Area Transportation Authority.  Doug Luciani with the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce provided the details during Chamber Connections Monday morning.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  During Chamber Connections, Doug Luciani with the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce talked about Governor Snyder's recent visit to Traverse City and what the visit meant for the region.

Friday, March 02, 2012  During Chamber Connections on 7&4 News Today, Allison Beers with the Traverse City Young Professionals sat down with Melissa Smith to talk about the organization and how people can get involved.

Friday, February 17, 2012  During Chamber Connections, Doug Luciani with the Traverse City Area Chamber talked about buying local and the impact it has on the region.  7&4's Brody O'Connell sat down with Luciani to break down the issue and how the chamber is trying to incorporate the idea through specific events.

Friday, January 27, 2012  The Traverse City Area Chamber is teaming up with the Michigan Land Use Institute and Northwest Michigan Council of Governments for the Regional Economic Summit.  The event is scheduled for March 2nd at the Traverse City Hagerty Center.

Friday, January 06, 2012  During Chamber Connections on 7&4 News Today, Doug Luciani talked about the importance of arts and culture for the local community.  There is some new information including the fact that for every $1 the state invests in arts and culture, $51 is pumped back into the state's economy.

Friday, December 16, 2011  A program is aiming to help new entrepreneurs going into 2012.  BOOST! is similar to the show Shark Tank in that it entrepreneurs meet with a panel to pitch their projects.  The panel and an audience will then cast votes for the top two businesses.

Friday, August 19, 2011  7&4 News Today sits down with Traverse City Chamber of Commerce President Doug Luciani to discuss the new Cherry Republic downtown expansion project.

Friday, June 03, 2011  The Traverse City area is becoming more and more attractive to young professionals seeking a job or looking to start their own business.  It's a topic that's getting a lot of attention.  Why are younger people moving into the region though?

Friday, May 06, 2011  The Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce is working closely with Traverse City Area Public Schools to re-launch the Citizens for Equity campaign.  The program calls for more equitable funding among school districts in the state.

Friday, April 22, 2011  During Friday's Chamber Connections interview with president of the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, we learned about the effects of the recovering economy.

Sunday, March 21, 2010  Health and Wellness are the topics of the day, with three different guests on "Chamber Connections."