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Champion Investor Benefits


$10,800 Annually

Pro-rated Quarterly

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All Traverse Connect investors are eligible to access a portfolio of business benefits:
  • Legislative Advocacy
  • Regional Economic Development
  • Professional Development
  • Business Enhancement Programs
  • Business-to-Business Networking
  • Data Dashboard for Economic Development Goals
  • Michigan's Creative Coast Talent Attraction Program
  • Two tickets to the Economic Strategy Series (three-part series)
  • One reserved table of eight to Annual Economic Summit
  • Four tickets to Bully Pulpit
  • Six tickets to Northern Michigan Policy Conference and eight tickets to the Annual Gala Celebration -OR- one foursome for Annual Golf Outing
  • Two tickets to GTAMC Summit
  • Seat at Leadership Roundtable
  • Exclusive invitation-only events included:
      • Directors’ Reception at Annual Celebration Gala
      • VIP-only-invite access to special events with elected officials and national business leaders
  • Coffee Connection
  • Cocktail Connection
  • Discounted event registration
  • Early registration to Golf Outing, Economic Outlook Luncheon and Distinguished Service Award Luncheon
  • Webinars and industry forums
  • Exclusive access to “Presenting Sponsor” event sponsorship
  • Investor-only access to Leadership Grand Traverse program (Standard charges apply)
  • Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council membership and event access
  • $3,900+ value package for digital advertising in Traverse Connect channels
  • Discounted pricing for advertising on website and e-newsletters
  • Special recognition on the Traverse Connect website
  • Access to Investor mailing list
  • Access to open seats on the Traverse Connect Board of Directors
  • Featured online directory listings for all businesses under the same ownership
  • Subscription to e-newsletters:
      • The Connection
      • TCYP News
      • Special alerts and updates
  • Unlimited use of Traverse Connect Blue Room for meetings (Four-hour maximum per use)
  • Michigan’s Creative Coast talent attraction program:
      • Job board to help grow family-sustaining careers
      • Resume Pack available twice per month – additional signup required
      • Northern Navigator ambassador program to welcome newcomers
      • Michigan’s Creative Coast graphics and information for employers to use on company websites
  • Economic diversification that reduces industry risk
  • Capital investment that increases local government tax base
  • Government advocacy to improve & preserve our Northern Michigan quality of life
  • Unlimited business listings and Partner-level benefits for all businesses under the same ownership
  • Quarterly Investor reviews
  • Work with Traverse Connect Ambassadors to celebrate your opening, a new location, or a significant milestone for your business with photos shared on social media
  • Welcomes in The Connection and on social media to new investors
  • Use of investor badge and window decal for your storefront, website, and/or marketing materials
  • Unlimited posting of press releases, job openings, and news items for your organization on traverseconnect.com through your investor login
  • Unlimited Certificates of Origin
  • Access to exclusive health and wellness products:
      • Accident Fund insurance plan – with annual dividends
      • New Directions Employee Assistance Program
      • Auto-Owners insurance discounts
  • EverGROWTH Consulting discount
  • Access to free Recovery-Friendly Workplace training
  • Access to Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center’s “Talk.Protect.Report” training
  • Access to reach other investors through the Member-to-Member program through your investor login
  • Referrals to investor businesses by Traverse Connect staff and Ambassadors