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3 days ago | traverseticker.com | Beth Milligan

We are one week away from the nomination deadline for the 2025 Hagerty Traverse City Business News 40Under40. Nominations are due by June 11, 2025, at 5pm. Individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Kalkaska counties are eligible for nomination as long as they are under the age of 40 until at least September 1, 2025. Now in its 19th year, this celebration recognizes emerging leaders who are making an impact on the region’s economy.

3 days ago | traverseticker.com | Beth Milligan

Two projects that could help continue revitalizing the region’s two malls will head to Garfield Township planning commissioners next week. An Altitude Trampoline Park is planned for the former Big Lots space at the Cherryland Center, while development firm Lormax Stern is planning to split the former Macy’s space at the Grand Traverse Mall into four to five new tenants that could include a national bookstore chain, gourmet food store, and popular apparel brands.

4 days ago | traverseticker.com | Beth Milligan |Craig Manning

A Kingsley woman is facing multiple charges after being arrested following a five-mile canine track. Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched Tuesday morning at 8am to a home invasion complaint in Blair Township. A preliminary investigation "showed that a homeowner saw a woman in his driveway from his Ring doorbell," according to an MSP release. "He then saw the woman enter his residence, remove items, and leave.

4 days ago | traverseticker.com | Beth Milligan |Craig Manning

Traverse City commissioners voted Monday to approve zoning changes that will allow for more density in R-2 neighborhoods, adopted the city’s 2025-26 budget and strategic action plan, and authorized issuing up to $42 million in bonds for wastewater treatment plant repairs. Commissioners also approved a $340,000 settlement agreement with former City Assessor Polly Cairns, which will be covered by insurance and will resolve a wrongful discharge lawsuit Cairns filed against the city.

4 days ago | traverseticker.com | Beth Milligan |Craig Manning

Servers are the lifeblood of a restaurant. After the quality of its food, there’s arguably nothing more important to a restaurant’s reputation than how its customers are taken care of. Part of eating out, after all, is the enjoyment of the overall experience. And while serving can be handled by anyone, including entry-level kids or those with little experience, restaurant owners and managers will tell you that servers who can make a career out of this profession are a cut above. A step ahead.