Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for February 14, 2025. Happy Valentine's Day to all our listeners out there. If you're looking for a fun way to spend the day, whether with a date, friends, or on your own, Michigan's Creative Coast has got you covered. Join them at the Interlochen Arts Academy for a ballet performance and the Fresh Coast Quarterly Club. For those who love live music, there's plenty to enjoy around town. Shady Lane Cellars in Suttons Bay is hosting Friday Night Live with Kevin Paul at 2:00 p.m., and Mari Vineyards is featuring Jesse Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. tonight[1][2].In local business news, Traverse Connect has released its fourth quarter Business Growth Barometer Survey. The survey shows that 87% of respondents agree that the Grand Traverse region is a good place to grow their business, and 80% believe the region is improving. However, there's a slight decrease in optimism compared to the third quarter, reflecting concerns about inflation, the local housing market, and staffing challenges[1].Speaking of innovation, the Freshwater Research & Innovation Center recently held its first board meeting as a formally constituted nonprofit. This initiative aims to make Traverse City synonymous with freshwater technology, much like Silicon Valley is with information technology. Additionally, Northwestern Michigan College has opened registration for the Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge, a contest seeking technology-based innovations to solve issues facing the Great Lakes[1].For those interested in defense and federal contracting, the Northern Michigan Defense Conference is coming up on March 6. This event will explore the vast opportunities within these sectors and feature industry leaders, defense experts, and small business innovators[1].In community news, Munson Healthcare has partnered with Harm Reduction Michigan to distribute 25 Narcan Distribution Boxes throughout the region, providing free and anonymous life-saving medicine. Also, Grand Traverse County commissioners have provided the final piece of funding for Safe Harbor to expand its services beyond the current October-to-April season[1].Looking ahead to the weekend, there are plenty of events to enjoy. Crystal Mountain is hosting live music performances, including Sydni K and Somebody's Sister & the Goofellas tonight, and Rhett & John on Saturday. The Winterfest Comedy Showcase at Northland Brewing Co. in Indian River is also happening on Saturday, featuring The Midwest Comedy Tour[2].Finally, if you're planning your week ahead, don't forget that Traverse City Restaurant Week is coming up from February 23 to March 1. This is a great opportunity to explore the local culinary scene and support our local restaurants[4].This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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