Crystal Mountain is about to embark on a $10 million expansion that will include three new projects: a full-service spa, new slope-side residences named the Bungalows at Crystal Glen and Michigan's only alpine slide.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that five Michigan tool and die companies in Clinton, Genesee, Grand Traverse, Muskegon and Wayne counties have been admitted to existing Tool & Die Recovery Zones. Alltech Tool in Kingsley will join the Northwest Michigan Tooling Coalition Recovery Zone.

The Traverse Bay EDC Annual Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 20 at the NMC Hagerty Center - Great Lakes Campus. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. and feature highlights from around the region.

Click here to register. There is no cost to attend!

The Betsie Lake Utility Authority, which treats sewage for the City of Frankfort and the Village of Elberta, and receives area septage, has launched a $1.0 million plus plant expansion that will significantly increase treatment capacity.

The City Commission and the Grand Traverse County Commission have apparently come to an agreement regarding the population of the Grand Traverse County Brownfield Authority.

Cherry Capital Connection continues to be monitored for potential assistance in building out wireless internet services for the County. This is considered to be an important project for Leelanau County, with the need to bring service to areas that the traditional Internet Providers cannont or will not serve.