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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Realtors and bankers agree the housing market is hot. For those on the fence about selling or buying, now is the time.

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.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Traverse City's Board of Education voted Monday to put two separate bond proposals on the November ballot.

Monday, June 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The program, called Great Up North Initiative, hopes to boost travel, tourism and residency in the county.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The downy mildew fungus made its way into Northern Michigan last year and it looks like it’s here to stay.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The 19th annual Smart Commute Week kicks off Monday.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In an effort to “go green” and boost business, a local farmer is investing in a state of the art subsurface irrigation system.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Northern Michigan communities are ramping up for the busy summer tourism season and are taking new approaches to succeed.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Maples, a county owned non-profit skilled nursing facility faced Benzie County Commissioners Thursday morning with proposals on how they plan to pay tax payer money back to the county.

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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Right now, the Leland Harbor Master Russell Dzuba says he's having to turn boaters away and for all intents and purposes, the channel is closed because there's not enough water to navigate through.