Partner Investor Benefits

Four tickets to Annual Economic Summit

Two tickets to Economic Strategy Series (three-part series)

Four tickets to Northern Michigan Policy Conference & Annual Gala Celebration

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

Investor-only access to participate in the Leadership Grand Traverse program and Leadership Roundtables (Standard charges apply)

Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council membership and event access

$750+ value package for digital advertising in Traverse Connect channels

Discounted pricing for advertising on website and e-newsletters

Access to Investor mailing list

Access to event-specific advertising and program sponsorships

Access to open seats on the Traverse Connect Board of Directors

Unlimited online business listings and Network-level benefits for all businesses under the same ownership

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!

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

Display your marketing materials in Traverse Connect lobby

Referrals to investor businesses by Traverse Connect