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A Place to Raise a Family: Shelli DiFranco’s Move to Traverse City
Shelli and Joey DiFranco got the ‘itch’ to move to Traverse City from Chicago after falling in love with the region’s natural beauty and a vibrant culinary scene. Shelli initially got a job with Hagerty Insurance, which allowed them to make the leap. They live outside town, in Leelanau County, with their son Renzo.
Live, Work, Play in Traverse City -But Who’ll Watch the Kids?
As the Traverse City region markets itself as a great place for young professionals to move, impact this vibrant community, and enjoy a fantastic lifestyle, childcare remains a critical obstacle, alongside housing, transit and diversity.
Traverse City Tech Scene Boosts Profile
Russell Schindler and TC New Tech are building a reputation for Traverse City as a technology hub, and that could help the region attract more of tomorrow’s workforce.