The 2008 Grand Traverse Region Industrial Guide was released Thursday, December 13 at the Traverse Bay EDC Advisoy Council meeting at Black Star Farms. The 2008 Guide features over 380 businesses throughout the 5-county region.

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Crystal Enterprises, Inc., operating Crystal Mountain, has initiated another round of expansion with the announcement of renovating its fitness facility and development of a spa. Crystal Mountain is the largest employer in Benzie County, with approximately 200 full-time employees.

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The Grand Traverse Commons is in advanced discussions with a developer to create a boutique hotel and conference center on the grounds. This is a destination plan, our market currently does not offer a comparable product.

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The Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians attended our regular monthly board meeting to introduce themselves and indicated their desire to invest in the Northern Oil and Milling Company that is presently owned by Bruce Soloway and Dan Dubar.

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The Grand Traverse Band announced plans for a large-scale municipal marina in Peshawbestown. We have had discussions with the Grand Traverse Band and have been kept apprised of the situation.

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