In this Bright Spots blog: the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) helps our healthcare workers, vulnerable populations, and downtown merchants with two holiday programs.
Gift-buying plays a big part in holiday preparations, and in the Traverse City area our charming downtown districts, unique shops, craft beverage providers and many other local businesses are always putting a clever spin on the season. While your shopping might not look like it has in years past, here are five ways to support local—and give great gifts!—with some northern Michigan flair.
We all know gift-giving looks a little different this year. Instead of heading to the online retailers or big box stores, shoppers are encouraged to stay local and support the businesses we love to visit. This year, we’re encouraging folks to take that mission one step further and support the nonprofits who give us incredible experiences in northern Michigan.
From preserved historical sites to agritourism hotspots to wineries, breweries, and distilleries, Traverse City is blessed with an abundance of out-of-the-ordinary event venues. Only in Traverse City do you get to choose from hosting an event on the grounds of a renovated former asylum or a hilltop overlooking vines and the blue waves of Grand Traverse Bay. The hardest part is choosing which venue to go with!
November 19 is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, and we are here to celebrate it! So many of the incredible businesses in northern Michigan are run by smart and creative women—it was hard to just pick a few for this story! From restaurants to breweries to retail, check out how four Traverse City women created successful and beloved businesses in our community.
Take a moment today to thank a Veteran for his or her service in the United States Armed Forces. Several days ago, I was able to spend some time with Don Waara, a Navy Veteran who served in Vietnam, and talk about his time in the service along with his current role in his community of Bellaire, Michigan.
This is a Foodie Town, so naturally there are lots of great restaurants offering meals to go for Thanksgiving. Whether you’re local or visiting, here's a list of restaurants to choose from.
The holiday season is right around the corner, and here in Traverse City, we’re getting ready to celebrate. Things will look a bit different this year, but there are plenty of fun and safe ways to enjoy these special moments with friends and family.
Welcome to the first installment of Behind the Tasting Room! The next several weeks we are taking a look behind the winemakers' curtain and will be highlighting several wineries in the Traverse City region. The first feature is covering Bonobo Winery, enjoy a sneak peek of the future and an in-depth look at the what's happening in the cellar.
This summer and fall there were plenty of outdoor dining and drinking options around Traverse City. But now what happens when it's colder (and snowy)? It's northern Michigan, so we are used to adapting to the seasons! Our answer to late fall and early winter temperatures is to stay outside, but do it warmly in a yurt, an igloo, a tent or by a fire. These are all available at area restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries.
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