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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.

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  7&4 News wanted to get first-hand reaction from community leaders about Tuesday's State of the Union address made by President Obama.

Friday, July 15, 2011  While the economy hasn't been great to some business owners, we've found one Petoskey man who has opened three businesses since 2007 and his latest, a Biggby Coffee in Petoskey.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Governor Granholm takes time to meet with business leaders, community members and students across Northern Michigan