The Community Development Coalition of Northwest Michigan was formed in 2019 to tap into the power of working together to achieve transformational change. All too often, sectors within our communities—public, private and nonprofit—work independently and miss the opportunity for strategic, collaborative efforts to address large systemic, regional problems. The Coalition empowers and engages cross-sector leadership to set collective priorities in the areas of economic, societal, and environmental improvements and to collaboratively drive favorable outcomes for the communities in our region.
Specifically, the Coalition has established a regional plan for collective impact by 2030. The plan includes:
Work is already underway, and new endeavors are coming on line all of the time. As contributors set plans in motion, the Coalition will continuously work to coordinate communication, policy advocacy and efforts to access resources from inside and outside the region.
Traverse Connect will host its 2021 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Summit on March 11 from 8 am - 4 pm. It is focused on implementing a strong, welcoming and affirming culture in our five-county region. ... (More)
In partnership with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, BATA's Link On-Demand NEMT+ provides fare-free transportation for a limited time to and from select medical locations in and around Traverse City. ... (More)
Traverse City Light and Power recently approved several initiatives in pursuit of decarbonization objectives, which should generate significant energy cost savings potential for residents and businesses, and especially for electric vehicle owners. ... (More)