Events
November 6, 2025
Community Development Coalition Speaker Series:
Developing Michigan's BlueTech Innovation Hub
- Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
- Location: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center at Northwestern Michigan College | 1701 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Please join us on Thursday, November 6 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm for the Community Development Coalition's Speaker Series - Developing Michigan’s BlueTech Innovation Hub, a collaborative of organizations advancing entrepreneurship, industry partnerships, and business attraction to grow the state’s BlueTech innovation economy in northern Michigan.
Featured speakers include experts from Discovery Pier, FishPass and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse Connect, and 20Fathoms.
This event series is sponsored by DTE Energy, the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, Munson Healthcare, Huntington Bank, and West Shore Bank.
December 4, 2025
Community Development Coalition Speaker Series:
Building a Thriving Grand Travese Region
- Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
- Location: West Shore Bank | 400 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Please join us on Thursday, December 4 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm for the Community Development Coalition's Speaker Series - Every Learner. Every Community. Together: Building a Thriving Grand Traverse Region. The featured speaker is Dr. Tara Mager, Superintendent of Northwest Education Services (North Ed).
This event series is sponsored by DTE Energy, the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, Munson Healthcare, Huntington Bank, and West Shore Bank.
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Accessibility
The Community Foundation is committed to creating inclusive, accessible spaces. Please contact us in advance to request a reasonable accommodation to attend any of our events.