$1,050 Annually
Pro-rated Quarterly
Join NowAll 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 Bully Pulpit
Access to Leadership Roundtable
Coffee Connection
Cocktail Connection
Discounted registration for events
Webinars
Investor-only access to participate in the Leadership Grand Traverse program and Leadership Roundtables (Standard charges apply)
$300+ value package for digital advertising in Traverse Connect channels
Discounted pricing for advertising on website and e-newsletters
Access to event-specific advertising and program sponsorships
Access to open seats on the Traverse Connect Board of Directors
Listing in the 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!
Two additional online business listings and Network-level benefits for 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
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
Referrals to investor businesses by Traverse Connect