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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  50 years after it was founded, an employee-owned manufacturing firm in Kalkaska took home the 2013 Hagerty Small Business of the Year award.  The award, in it's 9th year, is presented annually by the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  “Is economic development a responsibility of the Leelanau County Board, or is it something that the private sector needs to handle?” – Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  At a meeting Tuesday night, Petoskey's Downtown Development Authority moved to recommend the expansion to city council.

Friday, March 15, 2013  New businesses will now have the option of purchasing a conditional liquor license to allow the sale of alcohol temporarily while the state reviews its permanent documentation.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Consumers Energy signed a 19-million-dollar contract with Moran Iron Works in Presque Isle County.

Friday, January 25, 2013  At it's annual dinner, the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce presented its Distinguished Service Award to entrepreneur and humanitarian Terry Berden.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The island, located in Lake Huron between Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas, is dominated by the 125-year old, 385-room Grand Hotel.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder has signed several tax and regulatory reforms in the hopes of creating more and better jobs for Michigan families.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Boyne City Planning Commission is giving the Kirtland Plant 30 days to come up with solutions for their noisy production process.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  An Ellsworth based business that sells all Michigan made products is now being used by the Pure Michigan campaign.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  A Wall Street analyst says he's waiting for more clarity on capacity reductions at General Motors Co.'s factories, and on several other issues, before he recommends buying or selling stock in the automaker.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Business owners new to downtown Traverse City along with those who have been around for years are reporting strong summer sales.

Monday, August 20, 2012  The Bank of Northern Michigan works with hundreds of small and mid-sized businesses in the area and through these client interactions, it's gained a solid business economic perspective for 2012.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Grand Traverse Industries, a northern Michigan manufacturing company is expanding after landing a $4,000,000 dollar new contract from the state. It's a deal that means the creation of 20 news jobs in the Traverse City Area.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  During a visit to northern Michigan this weekend, Governor Snyder made a stop at one of the area's top businesses on Saturday.