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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.
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.
Back to the Land: Farmer Jess Piskor and Leelanau’s food-based New Economy
Jess Piskor, who turns 35 on Dec. 30, is now a leader among northern Michigan’s young farmers -who play an important role in northern Michigan’s local food-based and restaurant economy. The Traverse City region of today is celebrated for its beaches and breweries, but just as much for its classy restaurants and vibrant farmers markets.