Four years ago, more than 12,000 citizens shared their vision for future growth and investment in our region. The Grand Vision was discussed in terms of decades, but there has already been tremendous community action to make some of those plans a reality. Community members are invited to celebrate this progress at a series of six Community Action Updates.
A year ago, Kathie Maldonado couldn’t imagine eating food like this. Now, thanks to a new nonprofit program, Kathie can double her Bridge Card money up to $20 each shopping trip if she uses it to purchase groceries at participating farmers markets. That means $40 each visit for healthy food instead of just $20.
MLUI honored the people who help carry out its important mission at its annual Milliken Reception.
Watch Peter Garforth’s message that Traverse City could become a national leader in conserving energy and creating jobs.
Efforts to make the area along M-22 north of Traverse City a coastal town center have focused on moving cars, not moving people.
MLUI’s new report shows that a comprehensive energy efficiency program in Traverse City will produce nearly 100 jobs and return millions of dollars annually into the local economy.