Michigan Dental Association – Donated Dental Program
By Amanda Renkiewicz Everyone knows that a smile speaks volumes! No one knows this better than the Michigan Dental Association, a group consisting of devoted professionals who were born to create beautiful smiles. Yet their services have gone far beyond the
Reynolds-Jonkhoff – Celebrate Life
By Amanda Renkiewicz Family business has never been more meaningful or significant than with Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. With six generations of their family running the company, they have the expertise and empathy to make difficult times as loving and respectful as
The Veteran Initiative – Habitat for Humanity
By Amanda Renkiewicz Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build sustainable homes, communities, and hope. Among the many who benefit from their outstanding efforts is the Veteran community. They explain, “Today, 1.4 million
Behind the Brand – Turtle Creek Hotel & Casino
By Amanda Renkiewicz - Photos from Turtle Creek Hotel & Casino It's one of Northern Michigan's top places to play and stay, and it's a major supporter of the veteran community: the thrilling Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. The casino provides
Military Veteran & Spouse Business Resources
By E. Malik An estimated 71% of military veterans are reported to being underemployed, and as a result, seek an inclination towards entrepreneurship. Below is a compiled list of exclusively established resources to help veterans navigate these services effectively for their
Help a Hero – Sports Clips Traverse City
Rick Ohle, the Sport Clips Traverse City owner, presented the Grand Traverse Area Veteran's Coalition with a check for $2,000 on April 26, 2021, thanks to the Help a Hero program. Out of 1850 stores, the Traverse City store was third in the
There’s Gold in the Trees of Michigan
By Pete Lathrop There is Gold in the Trees of Northern Michigan and all over the country! Spring in northern Michigan is a strange mix of relief and misery. By late February, stores are beginning to feature Spring deals, warm weather clothing
Freedom Hill Coffee Roasters
By Amanda Renkiewicz The healing powers of a hot cup of coffee are impossible to praise properly. For the countless people who begin their morning with a steaming mug of this nectar of the gods, coffee represents a rejuvenation of mind
Transitioning to Civilian Life – Part 3
Years of Struggle Breeding Marketable Skills By E. Malik In the third installment of the blog-part series, Transitioning into Civilian life, military life’s rewarding aspect is worth mentioning. Soldiers who enter the military workforce rise from the ashes; they are broken down
From Camo to High Heels – Natividad Kolb
By Natividad Kolb It all started in New York City on 9/11. While on the ferry on my way to State Island for my college classes, I realized that the World Trade Center towers were on fire. I grabbed one of