$10,000 Annually
Pro-rated Quarterly
Contact UsAll 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
Foursome for Annual Leadership Grand Traverse Golf Outing or eight tickets to Annual Celebration
Two tickets to the Economic
Strategy Series (three-part series)
Table of eight to Economic Outlook Luncheon
Four tickets to Bully Pulpit
Eight tickets to the Northern
Michigan Policy Conference
One seat at a Leadership Roundtable
Exclusive invitation-only events included:
- Directors’ Reception at Annual Celebration Gala
- VIP-invite only 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
Exclusive access to “Presenting Sponsor” event sponsorship
Investor-only access to Leadership Grand Traverse program (Standard charges apply)
$3,000+ 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
Exclusive access to “Presenting Sponsor” event sponsorship
Access to Investor mailing list
Access to open seats on the Traverse Connect Board of Directors
Online directory listings and Network-level benefits 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)
Programs to grow family-sustaining careers
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
Leadership signage at Traverse Connect offices
Listing in online directory:
- Business Logos
- Photos of your products, projects, staff, etc.
- Video
- Business website link
- Business social media links
- Strong SEO features to help searchers find your business!
Work with Ambassadors to celebrate your opening, a new location or a significant milestone for your business
Use of digital 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 and other discounts:
- Accident Fund insurance plan – with annual dividends
- New Directions Employee Assistance Program
- Auto-Owners insurance discounts
- Access to savings of 15-30% annually on office supplies through Office Depot
- Access to in-store savings of 10-20% annually on office supplies, printing and marketing at Staples
Access to reach other investors through the Member-to-Member program through your investor login
Display your marketing materials in Traverse Connect lobby
Referrals to investor businesses by Traverse Connect