Good morning, Traverse City.

Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm near Frankfort hosts a free event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to mark 25 years with alpaca petting, face painting, cookie decorating, and yarn-making demonstrations + a bounce house.

Three pharmacies in Traverse City closed yesterday as part of a statewide trend where 270 stores have shuttered since 2024 due to cost pressures from pharmacy benefit managers.

Local industry advocates urge customers to support remaining independent pharmacies and look to Lansing for legislative relief.

TCAPS reminds drivers to follow bus safety tips as 4,500 students ride 50 buses today during the back-to-school rush in Traverse City.

Drivers must stop for red lights and pass only on the left side — a key step to keep kids safe.

Northwest Education Services approved funding on Wednesday for four 7-passenger vans (costing $162,000) to replace two scheduled vehicles and two lost in a July 25 police chase crash.

Cherry Capital Airport will add two new baggage screening machines (doubling the count from two to four) as part of a 2028 expansion that includes a new terminal at Concourse B with five additional gates.

Airport officials said the changes will speed up TSA checks while keeping travel uninterrupted.

Grant Township hired attorney Christopher Patterson at a Tuesday night meeting (Sept.

1) to review a proposal from Shipyard Solar and Ranger Power for a 375-megawatt energy storage project. The township has 30 days to respond as the project plans construction in late 2028.

Frankfort residents and city leaders are weighing public input on whether to extend the Ironman Triathlon agreement from 2027 to 2030, and the Sept.

22 race may be the final event if no new deal is reached (officials will review feedback soon).

Director of Customer Solutions

The Director of Customer Solutions is an experienced commercial sales professional responsible for growing ATLAS Space Operations’ revenue through customer engagement, new business development, and expansion of existing accounts. Working closely with the Senior Director of Customer Solutions, this role leverages established satellite industry knowledge and relationships to drive pipeline growth and contribute quickly to ATLAS’s commercial success.

Program Manager

The Program Manager (PM) leads the planning, operations, and execution of ATLAS client commitments, serving as the primary link between ATLAS and its contracted customers. This role manages requirements, schedules, costs, and risks while supporting satellite ground network operations, business development, and account financial activities, including revenue projections and invoicing.