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Why is "Placemaking" picture-perfect for Michigan's economy?

MHSDA Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) are getting the message out that placemaking matters.

Brewing company birthdays? We'll drink to that!

Jeff Barr Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Have a birthday beer! Michigan Breweries, and Brewers Guild celebrate anniversaries in 2012; hoisting a brew might be perfect way to honor the occasion. Just don't try to hoist one of each of these companies' great creations in a single day because you'll likely not remember the majority of the celebration if you do. Second Wave's Jeff Barr (who doesn't mind a brew or two) sat down with the owners of these fine establishments to find out their secret to success and what it means to craft Michigan beer.

Complete Streets: Designing roadways for the benefit of all

K.G. Wassus Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Recently, the Michigan Environmental Council conducted a study with two focus groups. The results showed that state residents are more interested in seeing sidewalks and bike lanes--not just more roads. Amen to that, we say.

Apple of my eye: Husband and wife team make Tandem Ciders a success

Michael Schafer Tuesday, March 13, 2012
When Dan Young first met Nikki Rothwell, there was no way either of them could have imagined themselves living in Northwest Michigan, married and churning out some of the best hard cider in the country (just ask Bon Appetit magazine!). Michael Schafer gives it the taste test.

North x Northwest: Every job should be celebrated

Sam Eggleston Tuesday, March 13, 2012
We here at Second Wave believe that any job that is created or retained deserves its own story. Managing editor Sam Eggleston writes in this week's column about job growth and how companies can spread the word that they're hiring.

Recycle Chicken provides a new meaning to the word "trash"

Julia Woehrer Tuesday, March 13, 2012
When founded in 2008, Recycle Chicken connected the average person with local businesses, nonprofits and websites throughout Grand Traverse, Benzie, Leelanau, Kalkaska, and Antrim counties to encourage recycling and thinking outside of the box.  

Embarking on an Odyssey: Traveling through Michigan by bus and train

James Bruckbauer Tuesday, March 13, 2012
If you've ever traveled from the southern edge of our great state to the northern reaches, then you probably are well aware that you can't just jump on a train and make the trek. That's something that needs to change and is the focus of the upcoming Michigan Odyssey, an event being undertaken by Transportation for Michigan.

You can be a part of the Odyssey

NWM Second Wave Staff Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Across the state, people are focusing on transportation initiatives to help move Michigan toward a vibrant, connected future. You can be a part of that conversation at an upcoming event in Traverse City.

Confer's Camera: The calm after the storm

Brian Confer Tuesday, March 13, 2012
We're fortunate enough here at Northwest Michigan Second Wave to have talented photographer Brian Confer taking almost all of our photos. His ability to tell a story with photos is outstanding, as is evident with this picture he shot following "Snowmageddon" in the area last week.

Groomed trails lead snowmobilers, dollars to northern destinations

Kurt Mensching Tuesday, February 28, 2012
More than 6,000 miles of groomed trails help make Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula a destination for Midwest snowmobile enthusiasts. Writer Kurt Mensching explores the essential Michigan winter pastime on both peninsulas.

North x Northwest: Elk Rapids should pursue agreement with Short's Brewery

Sam Eggleston Tuesday, February 28, 2012
When it comes to a sure bet right now, few small businesses offer as much potential for growth as Short's Brewery. The company recently wanted to buy some property--an abandoned old factory--in Elk Rapids, but the village council is balking at the idea. Managing editor Sam Eggleston says the smart choice would be to welcome Short's with open arms.

TC-based Appia Communication uses the Internet to improve communication throughout the world

Lucy Hough Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Appia Communications’ biggest office is in St. Louis, but the president, Victor von Schlegell, keeps the headquarters of the Internet-based company in Traverse City because it’s a "wonderful place to live."

A new way to get around in snow: Fat tire bikes offer year-round transportation alternative

Kurt Mensching Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Fat tire bikes – or snow bikes – allow bicyclists the opportunity to use their bikes for transportation no matter how bad the weather gets. Writer Kurt Mensching explores how the new bikes are spreading in Michigan.

Thanks for listening, Michigan!

MSHDA Tuesday, February 28, 2012
MSHDA and the Michigan Municipal League are proud to announce "The Prosperity Agenda" has won a 2011 MarCom Award for broadcast excellence from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

Fustini's offers customers more than just everyday products

Heather Johnson Durocher Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Fustini's Oils & Vinegars isn't your typical store. It's a place where customers are infatuated with the products, and a place where the owners care so much about what they do that they wrote the book on it--quite literally. Second Wave's Heather Johnson Durocher stopped in recently for a taste.
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