Groundwork’s Jim Lively explains why Great Lakes business leaders are calling for a shutdown of the dangerous oil pipelines through the Straits of Mackinac.
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Reclaiming Our Food As Sacred
Bill Palladino, chief executive officer of Taste the Local Difference, explains the role of food in our lives. Palladino will give the January 27 keynote address on the eve of this year’s Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference.
Economic Opportunity: Fernando Meza and Traverse City’s Growing Tech Scene
Fernando Meza, CEO of the digital marketing company OneUpWeb, represents Traverse City’s growing tech scene. As a Mexican-American born in Los Angeles, Meza also reflects on Traverse City’s tolerance and inclusiveness, despite this region’s racial homogeneity.
Jim Dulzo Reflects on 14 Years at Groundwork
Former Groundwork managing editor Jim Dulzo reflects on 14 years at the Traverse City-based advocacy nonprofit.
From Darkness to Light: Traverse City Leads on Renewable Energy
Traverse City adopts goal for municipality to use 100% renewable energy by 2020 -leading the way as the federal government falters on clean energy.
Affordable Housing Not Just a Downtown Problem
Affordable housing isn’t just a problem in downtown Traverse City, but for farmers and agriculture workers as well.