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?? This time, we're on a boat! Thanks, Warren, Camille, and Traverse Connect, for helping me explore the #CreativeCoast on a picture-perfect northern Michigan fall day. ?? #DidYouKnow that Michigan's Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system on the planet? With 4,530 miles of coastline, they make up the most miles of coastline in the contiguous U.S. (it's nearly 11,000 miles if you include Canada's side)! That's way more than the 2,165 miles of coast for the 14 states on the Atlantic Ocean, and the 1,293 miles of coast for California, Oregon, and Washington on the West Coast. During our adventures, we talked with Delaney Keating at 20Fathoms about launching new venture funds and entrepreneurial support programs. We visited Discovery Pier with Matt McDonough to "dive" into the soon-to-break-ground Freshwater Research & Innovation Center, which will provide space for research vessels, a dockside learning lab, marine technology commercialization, ecology studies, educational tall ship sails, and more. Amazingly, this area was an industrial waterfront and deep water harbor for nearly a century, supplying the region with coal fuel, road salt, and other essential goods. It has since transformed into a universally accessible public space, collaborating with water-focused nonprofits and businesses to create enriching opportunities for all to experience the Great Lakes. We next charted a path to the future over lunch with Andrew Bernhard (Michigan Technological University), Warner Queeny (Boomerang Catapult, LLC. ), Willard Kitchen (Office of Possibilities), David Kronberg, and nick beadleston (Grove Community Incubator). The afternoon journey was led by Jason Slade, John Lutchko, and Daniel Goodchild to understand Northwestern Michigan College's maritime academy, hands-on technical programs in marine and wet tech, uncrewed robotics systems (aerial and submersible), and commercial aviation. These programs were incredible to see in person. Unsurprisingly, they have an insane 98% job placement rate! If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you. ??

?? This time, we're on a boat! Thanks, Warren, Camille, and Traverse Connect, for helping me explore the #CreativeCoast on a picture-perfect northern Michigan fall day. ?? #DidYouKnow that Michigan's Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system on the planet? With 4,530 miles of coastline, they make up the most miles of coastline in the contiguous U.S. (it's nearly 11,000 miles if you include Canada's side)! That's way more than the 2,165 miles of coast for the 14 states on the Atlantic Ocean, and the 1,293 miles of coast for California, Oregon, and Washington on the West Coast. During our adventures, we talked with Delaney Keating at 20Fathoms about launching new venture funds and entrepreneurial support programs. We visited Discovery Pier with Matt McDonough to "dive" into the soon-to-break-ground Freshwater Research & Innovation Center, which will provide space for research vessels, a dockside learning lab, marine technology commercialization, ecology studies, educational tall ship sails, and more. Amazingly, this area was an industrial waterfront and deep water harbor for nearly a century, supplying the region with coal fuel, road salt, and other essential goods. It has since transformed into a universally accessible public space, collaborating with water-focused nonprofits and businesses to create enriching opportunities for all to experience the Great Lakes. We next charted a path to the future over lunch with Andrew Bernhard (Michigan Technological University), Warner Queeny (Boomerang Catapult, LLC. ), Willard Kitchen (Office of Possibilities), David Kronberg, and nick beadleston (Grove Community Incubator). The afternoon journey was led by Jason Slade, John Lutchko, and Daniel Goodchild to understand Northwestern Michigan College's maritime academy, hands-on technical programs in marine and wet tech, uncrewed robotics systems (aerial and submersible), and commercial aviation. These programs were incredible to see in person. Unsurprisingly, they have an insane 98% job placement rate! If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you. ??

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Michigan’s Creative Coast?and Traverse Connect are pleased to welcome jobseekers from outside the Grand Traverse region to be featured as VIP guests and receive complimentary tickets to the upcoming?Fresh Coast Quarterly Club on November 1?and?Annual Economic Summit on November 4. These "Northern Explorers" will have the opportunity to learn about what relocation to the Traverse City area looks like and to connect with over 600 business leaders, residents, and local stakeholders during a long weekend of personal and professional networking. Learn more about the Northern Explorers here: https://lnkd.in/ggqgVi_R We would like to extend a special thank you for our partners at Global Detroit for helping us provide this opportunity to explore jobs in the Grand Traverse region to their international students earning their degrees in Michigan. Huge thank you as well to the Northwestern Michigan College for supporting the program as our Presenting Sponsor! You Can In Michigan Michigan Economic Development Corporation Let's Grow Michigan