August 10, 2009 – 11:25 am
This report presents the results of a telephone survey conducted in March and April 2009 among residents of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, and Wexford Counties. The survey questions were derived from questions explored in the Grand Vision Decision, a broad public-input process in which area residents explored options for [...]
Project leaders to present May 19, 6:30-8:30 at the State Theater in Traverse City.
Traverse City, MI – The Grand Vision - created by the citizens of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau and Wexford Counties will have a first preview of “The Roadmap to Regional Prosperity” on May 19th at the State Theater in Traverse [...]
February 24, 2009 – 4:06 pm
The Grand Vision is running a series of brief articles by our Grand Vision Champions that discuss what the Grand Vision means to their business or organization.
Black Star Farms is exactly the kind of Leelanau County business that benefits directly from the Grand Vision project. We operate multiple business units based upon value-added agriculture and [...]
February 5, 2009 – 5:28 pm
The Grand Vision Draft has been posted to the web site for your review & comment.
From that page you can also get the Grand Vision Scorecard Summary that looks at input received from the more than 2,500 citizens during the mapping workshops.
January 26, 2009 – 3:35 pm
Project leaders invite public to February 4th open house at Hagerty Center to comment on first draft of 'Final Vision'
TRAVERSE CITY - Leaders of the Grand Vision are inviting area residents to look over and comment on the first draft of the project's 50-year, citizen-based, regional land use and transportation plan.
Residents can view the draft, [...]
November 25, 2008 – 8:39 am
AARP Michigan
Acme Township
Antrim County
Antrim County Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility
Antrim County MTA
Antrim County Transit
Antrim EDC
AT&T
Baker College
BATA (Bay Area Transportation Authority)
Benzie Bus
Benzie Chamber of Commerce
Benzie County
Benzie County Commission on Aging
Benzie County MTA
Benzie Dems
Benzie Shores Library
Benzonia Library
Betsie Valley District Library
Betsie Valley Fitness-Munson Hospital
Bioneers
Birchwood Nursing Center
Black Star Farms
Blair Township
Blarney Castle Mobil –Interlochen
Brilliant Books
Cadillac Chamber
Cadillac Evening News
Cadillac Jaycees
Cadillac Library
Cadillac [...]
October 29, 2008 – 3:15 pm
We've had a tremendous response to The Grand Vision Decision with many thousands of Scorecards completed on-line.
We are in the process of picking up paper Scorecards from all over the region, which is probably going to take the rest of the week. During that time we will leave the on-line Scorecard form open to allow [...]
October 26, 2008 – 8:47 am
TV 7 & 4 has a nice video feature about student involvement in the Grand Vision Decision. They relate that students at Traverse City West High School held an assembly last fall to inform students about the project and are now working to get as many students as possible to participate.
The students say they have [...]
October 24, 2008 – 11:46 am
Video highlights from the kickoff of The Grand Vision Decision. You can check for showtimes to view the whole kickoff on TCTV 2 and fill out your Scorecard today!
October 17, 2008 – 11:16 am
Below are the answers to questions we have been asked.
Q: I have not attended any of the workshops. Am I still allowed to turn in a scorecard?
A: Yes! There is no prerequisite to filling out a scorecard. It's easy and it only takes about 30 minutes to read the material and [...]