TRAVERSE CITY - In an evening full of firsts, TCNewTech puts five Michigan investors in the hot seat to pitch their firms to the entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses in the area. The unique format was intended to educate local entrepreneurs and startups, about who the players are and what they are looking for when
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech has secured an exciting lineup of presenters at its June7th Pitch & Networking event. Doors open at the City Opera House at 5:30 pm and pitches start at 6 p.m. Seating is limited so be sure to register for this free event on Eventbrite, or watch it online via Facebook, YouTube,
TRAVERSE CITY - Cannabis is now an industry emerging alongside tourism in Northern Michigan. One company working hard to combine both is Dunegrass Co. “I reside in Traverse City and genuinely appreciate all our area has to offer," said CEO of Dunegrass Co., Nick Piedmonte. "Dunegrass has six locations across Northern Michigan and U.P. and
TRAVERSE CITY - FirstIgnite was the audience favorite at the TCNewTech pitch event earlier this month winning the $500 prize provided by 4Front Credit Union. Co-Founder and CEO, Chase Bonhag presented his emerging startup to an audience at The City Opera House. The event was live streamed on the TCNewTech Youtube Channel and LinkedIn. The
LANSING – EOTech, a manufacturer of optics for small weapon sights, is establishing new operations in Traverse City with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The company will also retain 145 jobs at its headquarters facility in Plymouth. The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $9.6 million in addition to the
TRAVERSE CITY—The municipal utility Traverse City Light & Power has installed the first circuit switcher in the United States that uses air in place of traditional sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) insulating gas. Built at the Richland, Miss.-plant of Raleigh, N.C. Siemens Energy, the North American energy subsidiary of the German industrial giant, the Blue Clean Air
LANSING- ACD will be building additional fiber-optic cable in Traverse City and can provide gigabit fiber-optic Internet and broadband services to businesses near the fiber routes. ACD is also expanding its fiber network in other Northern Michigan towns including Mackinaw City and Petoskey. ACD already operates networks in Gladwin, Gaylord, Cheboygan, Alpena, and Ludington. “We
TRAVERSE CITY—Leaf Traders, a company formed to develop the cannabis and hemp industry, announced the launch of a self-service survey marketplace for qualitative cannabis and hemp market research. The Cannabis Survey Marketplace is a platform for customized cannabis and hemp B2C and B2B research and offers consumers cash rewards for completing surveys. “It’s crucial for
TRAVERSE CITY—Atlas Space Operations Inc., a provider of communications for the space industry, announced it has brought online nine new ground stations in its network. This brings the total to 13 ground stations, with an additional 17 sites planned by 2020. These new stations have all become fully operational in the span of the last
TRAVERSE CITY - TCNewTech, The Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce, and Startology are hosting a free homecoming event for “Boomerangs,” people who grew up or summered in Traverse City, moved away to pursue education or other goals, and are now considering moving home and continuing their careers. The goal is to connect returning professionals with
