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Grand Traverse County  Grand Traverse County

Grand Traverse CountyGrand Traverse County is the economic and retail center of northwest Michigan. This growing, diverse community is situated on beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. The strong and growing local economy is driven by manufacturing, professional and financial services, retail, tourism, a leading hospital, medical facilities, Northwestern Michigan College and more.

 

Population (2006) 84,952*

Median Home Price (as of 11/07):

$164,900**
Median Household Income (2004): $45,542*
Growth Since 1990 32.20%*

 

Air routesWhy do business here?

  • Six business and industrial parks within five minutes of Cherry Capital Airport
  • High-tech commercial properties available just 10 minutes from the beach
  • Non-traditional financing available through County Revolving Loan Fund
  • Approved Brownfield redevelopment sites
  • Available commercial and retail properties at the historic Grand Traverse Commons - a virtually tax-free location for your business or residence
  • Cherry Capital Airport
    • Up to 15 daily flights to Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Atlanta and other seasonal destinations
    • One plane change away from anywhere in the world
    • Air shipping via Federal Express, UPS and DHL

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