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Time to Submit 40Under40 Superstars!
For 18 years, the Traverse City Business News, sister publication to Northern Express, has been celebrating the young movers and shakers of northern Michigan with the 40Under40 awards, and nominations are now open for the 2024 Hagerty/TCBN 40Under40! Individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Kalkaska counties are eligible for nomination. (They must be under the age of 40 until at least September 1.) Nominees stand out for their leadership, local influence, economic impact, and community service in our region. To put a friend or colleague’s hat in the ring, head to tcbusinessnews.com. You’ll need their job title and contact info along with some shining achievements and compelling reasons why they should make the list. Nominations are due by June 14, 2024, at 5pm. Winners will be notified ahead of the September announcement and featured in that month’s issue of the TCBN.
Metro Detroiters earn big wins at Grill on the Hill barbecue throw-down in Gaylord
Beef brisket with a nicely spiced rub and well-seasoned bark. Dozens upon dozens of slabs of seasoned pork ribs. Pulled pork shredded by the mounds. On a sun-filled and warm Saturday, the sweet and smoky scents of barbecue filled the air as more than a dozen teams fired up grills and smokers for a friendly barbecue competition in northern Michigan. Barbecue and grilling enthusiasts from all over Michigan, including teams from metro Detroit, gathered Friday at Treetops...
Softball Recap: Plymouth Christian Academy triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Clara Groen
Plymouth Christian Academy won the last time they faced Boyne City, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Plymouth Christian Academy Eagles walked away with a 9-4 win over the Boyne City Ramblers. Clara Groen made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters...
Your NoMi Mountain Biking Guide
Check out these trails in TC, Bellaire, Cadillac, Otsego County, and Kalkaska. As the weather warms up in northern Michigan, locals and tourists alike are gearing up for some of the area’s most popular activities: sunning at the beach, sipping local wines, and dining on farm-fresh produce. But amid the abundance of relaxing summer pursuits, don’t overlook one of NoMi’s favorite outdoor activities—mountain biking. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, make time this summer to gear up and get out on our beautiful trails.
'A whole new world of care': NCMC graduates second cohort of paramedics
GAYLORD — The next round of licensed paramedics are being trained right in Northern Michigan, thanks to North Central Michigan College’s paramedics program. NCMC began offering its paramedics program in 2020. Now, the second cohort is graduating from the 2-year program. The next cohort is set to begin classes this fall. Students...
Voters approve Char-Em ISD special education millage
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Voters approved the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District's special education millage for another four years of funding during Tuesday's election. Voters in Charlevoix, Emmet, and parts of Antrim and Cheboygan counties were asked to approve a 1.4606 millage request for special education funding throughout the ISD. Unofficial results show 7,019 yes...
Samyn: Runners — Get your summer program off on the right foot
I’m headed into my 20th year as a practicing physical therapist. After you’ve been around for a while, you start to notice patterns in the problems patients come to see you about, especially those that seem to change with the seasons. Now that the weather is finally trending positive, I’ve noticed a significant...
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