Amy Spitznagel, Idyll Farms

NOMIWOMAN SPOTLIGHT Meet Amy Spitznagel, the founding owner of Idyll Farms in Northport. What began as a family’s desire to reconnect with agriculture has grown into an award-winning goat creamery rooted in Northern Michigan.   What’s the story behind Idyll Farms? Our story really began with family. Years ago, my husband, Mark, and I were living …

Water & Woods

NOMIWOMAN SPOTLIGHT Meet Kathleen LaTosch of Water & Woods Water & Woods is an 80-acre retreat property in Kaleva, Michigan, surrounded by lake, woods and meadow. For founder Kathleen “Kat” LaTosch, the vision has been a lifetime in the making—rooted in decades of experience working with teams and groups and a deep belief in the …

A Life Outdoors

NOMIWOMAN SPOTLIGHT Meet Rachel Straughen: A Life Outdoors Rachel Straughen is the Education Director at the Grand Traverse Conservation District, where she’s spent the last seven years leading environmental education programs, staff development, and youth engagement initiatives that connect thousands of learners with the outdoors each year.Outside of GTCD, she’s also the photographer behind Rachel …

NoMiWoman @ LMCU

Another women’s night lined up at LMCU with floral bar, chair massages, desserts, and featured speaker! Join Northern Michigan Woman for our Monthly Women’s Networking Event! Wednesday, October 14 | 6:00–8:00 PM (NOTE TIME!)Lake Michigan Credit Union | Traverse City This month, we’re gathering at Lake Michigan Credit Union for an evening focused on “Who Deserves Your Time.” …

When We Are Together, We Are Better

NOMIWOMAN SPOTLIGHT When We Are Together, We Are BetterAn inside look at leadership, growth & finding space to connect by Amanda ToySenior Vice President of Membership & Partnerships, Michigan Chamber of Commerce Life is full for many of us, me included.  As I grow in my career (and number of grey hairs), I am learning …

Take the Stage with Maria!

NOMIWOMAN SPOTLIGHT TAKE THE STAGE!-In conversation with Maria PurvisSenior Manager of Events & Special Programs at 20Fathoms  What’s the story behind 20Fathoms’ TCNewTech?Maria: The next TCNewTech pitch competition is coming up on September 29, and we need your startup to apply to be on stage!  I tell people that we’ll overwhelm you with support (in a good way) when you pitch onstage as …

NoMiWoman Member Vision Workshop

NoMiWoman Members Coffee Chat: Special Workshop Friday, September 11 | 9:30–11:00 AMTraverse Connect202 E. Grandview Parkway, Traverse City What do you really want for this next season of your life? Join us for a morning coffee conversation led by Abby Taylor, founder of A Life You Love, designed to help you slow down, reconnect with …

NoMiWoman Members Monthly In Person Coffee Chat

You built something. Now build the network around it. Join the NoMiWoman Membership — Northern Michigan’s community for women! Looking for a place to connect and be part of small group? Join us for our Monthly Coffee Chat for NoMiWoman Members! Our small group membership meets 1x a month for in-person coffee, free member workshops, …

Take a Hike!

TOP HIKING DESTINATIONS IN THE U.S. From our friends at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, here’s some fun travel inspiration for your next getaway. If hiking is calling your name, these three destinations offer unforgettable trails—and they’re all accessible with nonstop flights from GRR! Denver: Rocky Mountain HighsA trip to Denver puts you in the …