Michiganders will march on the nation’s capital and rally in Traverse City and other cities around the state on April 29 to call on elected leaders to take bold action now to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
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NMEAC Holds Environmentalist of the Year Awards
NMEAC’s 29th annual Environmentalist of the Year Awards & Celebration will be held April 28, from 5:30-9 pm at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City. The guest speaker will be Sault Tribal Chairman Aaron Payment who will be speaking on Line 5 and treaty fishing rights.
TentCraft Innovates, Creates Local Jobs, Now Offers Farm to Workplace Benefits
The innovative pop-up tent maker TentCraft is a leader in attracting knowledge-based talent to Traverse City. The company has also created dozens of manufacturing jobs, has an “infants in the workplace” program, and recently launched a CSA-based employee wellness plan.
Brianne Farley: TC Native Illustrates Gig Economy
Brianne Farley is the latest profile in Groundwork’s New Economy series about creative young professionals who are making their impact on the Traverse City region. Farley is a Grand Traverse native who recently returned from New York City.
Agriculture Forum: State Lawmakers Consider 10 Cents A Meal Program
The Michigan Legislature is considering whether to continue, or expand, the impactful 10 Cents a Meal state pilot project that is increasing business from schools for a significant number of farms and related food companies throughout Michigan. A state Senate subcommittee has included continued funding, but the House, so far, has not. Visit www.TenCentsMichigan.org to learn how to contact your local legislator.
Sugar Loaf to Become Solar Energy Park
The Groundwork Center and other nonprofits have acquired the long-shuttered Leelanau County ski resort and plan to re-open it as a solar-powered all-season resort in December 2017.