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Views from TEDx Traverse City

Elizabeth Price Tuesday, May 21, 2013
TEDx is a very recognizable name in just about any in the households of Northwest Michigan Second Wave readers, which is why we knew all of you would be interested in this slideshow of photos from last week's event, which was hosted in Traverse City and photographed by Elizabeth Price.

Smart Commute Week challenges area businesses, residents to get out of the car

Neil Moran Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Planes, trains and automobiles? Not come June 3-7 when Emmet County hosts its fourth annual Smart Commute Week and encourages everyone to find new ways to get around, from biking to hiking to walking and everything in between.

Manistee's Vogue Theatre plays starring role in downtown

Kim North Shine Tuesday, May 07, 2013
The historic Vogue Theatre in downtown Manistee is almost ready to re-open under the guidance of a new nonprofit and after the model of Traverse City's State Theatre. Second Wave's Kim North Shine explores how the theatre got to where it is today.

Chums Corner reinvents itself from yesterday to today

Jeff Barr Tuesday, May 07, 2013
The busy locale Chums Corner, at and around the corner of U.S.-31 and M-37, is full of family fun, tradition and the opening of new businesses, growing into a northwest Michigan staple.

The Rise of the Rest: Tech hubs bloom far from Silicon Valley

Eric Peterson Tuesday, April 23, 2013
From Greenville, North Carolina to Baltimore, from Tampa to Denver to Cleveland to the Twin Cities, tech savvy, entrepreneurship, and investment are coming together to create bright clusters of digital innovation.

Everything old is new again: Two Michigan designers are inspired by fashions of the past

Kelle Barr Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Gaia Nesvacil of Suttons Bay in northern Michigan and Vicki Good in mid-Michigan both keep busy creating one-of-a-kind clothing pieces, and often turn to trends of days past for inspiration in making their custom fashions.

Upcoming food hub to reuse hospital building, support local economy

Joe Baur Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A food hub for Traverse City's Village at Grand Traverse Commons is in the works that aims to boost the local economy and complement the "eat local" movement.

Co-working welcomed with open arms in NW Michigan

Kelle Barr Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Looking for a place to work but can't afford or don't permenantly need the traditional office? Then you probably should consider finding a local co-working space. Kelle Barr details the up-and-coming trend.

American-made clothing finds success in Michigan and across the country

Julia Woehrer Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Americans are notorious for buying products that are made overseas. Whether this is a choice made to save money or a choice that is not noticed at all, U.S.-based businesses are trying to keep things local as the trend of buying American-made products appears to be on the rise.

A grand vision for the Grand Traverse region

Jeff Barr Tuesday, February 12, 2013
A six-armed cooperative effort, The Grand Vision, brings together people, businesses, agencies and stakeholders to put forth a 50-year plan for northwest Michigan's future.

Restaurant week focuses on the culinary options available in TC

Julia Woehrer Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Traverse City Restaurant Week will open the doors of more than two dozen restaurants looking to show off their dishes later this month. Appetizers, entrees and desserts will be served up all over town for this annual event.

Hannah & Lay building a home to history

Jeff Barr Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Ground was broken in Traverse City for the Mercantile Building at 109 East Front Street in 1882. Now, it is home to thriving businesses and it will be recognized by a state historical plaque this spring.

Three Michigan companies help keep state pushing forward in alternative energies

Joe Baur Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Investments in alternative energy have made Michigan a leader nationwide, but more incentives are needed to continue encouraging growth. Second Wave spoke with state leaders in renewable energy to better understand the field.

From home to heaven: a vining journey

Michael Schafer Tuesday, January 15, 2013
A new vineyard in western Michigan has grown from a husband-and-wife team's passion for wine. Heavenly Vineyards' offerings include a few you probably haven't tried before, including a lemon wine and a green-apple Gewurztraminer. Wine Counselor Michael Schafer gives the whole story.

The next generation of leaders: Two Michigan women lead in business, community

Jeff Barr Tuesday, December 04, 2012
In Traverse City and Saginaw, we're profiling two young women who are leading the way for a new generation of entrepreneurs and community-minded individuals; our next generation of leaders.
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