NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseDATE: July 23, 2025CONTACT:Eric Lingaur lingaure@bata.net 231-933-5534 or 734-968-6210 BATA’s Board of Directors Selects Jeff Meilbeck as New Executive Director After Nationwide Search TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) is pleased to announce the selection of Jeff Meilbeck as its new Executive Director. Mr. Meilbeck is from Flagstaff, Ariz. and has more than 25 years of transit and municipal
Munson Donates $120,000 to Support Community ConnectionsFunds to aid in the program’s mission to address basic health needs across 31 Northern Michigan counties. Munson Healthcare (MHC) has announced that over the next two years it is committing?$120,000 to Community Connections, a free program helping to ensure families across the region have access to basic necessities. “The most recent triennial Community Health Needs Assessment, completed in June, identified economic security among the top
Traverse City Food & Wine Now Features Over 70 EventsThe inaugural five-day celebration kicks off on August 20 Traverse City, Mich. — Traverse City Food & Wine has now grown to include over 70 unique events. The flavorful new celebration planned for next month will spotlight dozens of Traverse City-area businesses that include farm-to-table cuisine, nationally renowned culinary talent, and creative winemakers from the Traverse Wine Coast. The five-day festival, which was announced last month by Traverse
Michigan Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour: July 17-24, 2025 Discover sustainable living practices on Michigan's first "Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour," running July 17-24, 2025. This free, eight-day event offers a unique opportunity to explore existing and developing ecovillages and intentional communities across Michigan, highlighting successful community-building and ecological innovations. Organized by Tom Stanton of Community Energy Solutions, LLC, the tour aims to showcase
Munson Healthcare Strengthens Commitment to Economic Security, Contributes $150,000 to Goodwill Northern Michigan Traverse City, Mich. - Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced today that it has made a commitment to donate $150,000 to Goodwill Northern Michigan (GWNMI), as part of a broad effort to support the needs of those in the community who struggle with food access and chronic homelessness. “As a community-owned nonprofit, we rely heavily on the generosity of our donors and the support from our thrift
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to promote financial transparency and prevent illicit activities. As of today, November 27, 2024, Traverse City, Michigan, business owners have 35 calendar days (or 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—don’t delay, or you could face fines of $500 per day! What You Need to Do:1. Determine if Your Business Must File. Most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses