Coffee Connection + New Executive Welcome
Event Sponsors
Presenting
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 8, 2025
8:45 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Wednesday, October 8
8:45-10:30AM
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8:45 to 9:00 AM – Guests arrive, grab coffee/pastries, and network
- 9:00 to 9:30 AM – Presentations (approximate time allotted)
- Presenting Sponsor - Alfie Logo Gear | Bonnie Alfonso
- Coffee Sponsor - Biggby Coffee | MaryAnn MacIntosh
- Pastry Sponsor - MSU Federal Credit Union | Karla Shappee
- Host: Hagerty Garage
- Announcements from the Audience
- Traverse Connect Announcements
- 9:30 to 10:30 – Networking
Location
Hagerty Garage
2830 Aero Park Drive
Traverse City, MI
Fees/Admission
FREE (This is a Traverse Connect Investor event only)
Event Sponsors
Presenting
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Coffee
Pastry
Host
Description
Coffee Connection
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Traverse Connect is hosting our bi-monthly Coffee Connection! This event will take place at the Hagerty Garage and will be a great opportunity to maximize your membership by making new connections with fellow Traverse Connect members, hear about Traverse Connect's efforts to help you GROW YOUR BUSINESS, and learn how to best use your benefits and maintain your account.
Whether you have recently joined or have been a long-time member, Coffee Connection is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our team, as well as network with other members within the Traverse City Business Community.
Coffee will be generously provided by Biggby Coffee and pastries will be provided by MSU Federal Credit Union!
New Executive Welcome
We also would like to welcome the New Executives in the region! This will be an opportunity for business and community members to meet some of the region’s newest leaders and to make them feel welcome in our community.
We have invited the following executives to their new positions:
| Allan Jeffries, RCE | CEO | Aspire North REALTORS |
| Suzie Knoll | Executive Director | Conservation Resource Alliance |
| Sarah Christensen | CEO | Oryana |
| Dr. Tara Mager | Superintendent | Northwest Education Services |
| Johnny Barrientoz | CEO | Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos |
| Alison Mativa | Incoming President & CEO | Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation |
| Charlie Jetter | Village Manager | Village of Kingsley |
| Jeff Meilbeck | Executive Director | BATA |
| Benjamin Marentette | Interim City Manager | City of Traverse City |
We look forward to seeing you in person at Hagerty Garage.
