NEWSPAPERS

Grand Traverse Insider

Local community newspaper covering Grand Traverse, Leelanau & Benzie counties. 410 S. Union St. Traverse City, 49684. Ph: 231-946-3055 or 877-997-9998.

Benzie County Record Patriot 

Frankfort. 231-352-9659. Fax: 231-352-7874. Email: mbarker@pioneergroup.com

Traverse City Business News

Published monthly, the Traverse City Business News delivers news about Northern Michigan businesses and personalities. 109 S Union St. #305, Traverse City, 49684. Ph: 231-929-7919.

NON PROFIT CHARITIES

American Red Cross - NW MI Chapter

Our chapter coordinates Disaster Services, Service to the Armed Forces, Health & Safety Services and Volunteer Services for all 4 counties, and reports to the Regional Chapter in Kalamazoo as part of the National American Red Cross.  735 S Garfield Ave., Suite B-100, Traverse City, 49686. Ph: 231-947-7286.

Archangel Ancient Tree Archive

Our mission is to collect, propagate, archive, and reforest the earth with the propagules of the world's most important old-growth trees in order to benefit all life on the planet through the natural filtering process of the trees to increase oxygenation, sequester carbon dioxide, and provide beneficial aerosols and medicines. Marybeth Eckhout. 16880 Front St., Copemish, 49625. Mailing address: 400 Cass St. Traverse City, 49684. Ph: 231-929-4800.

Benzie Area Christian Neighbors

Kay Bond, Exec. Dir. 2804 Benzie Hwy. PO Box 93, Benzonia, Ph: 231-882-9544. Fax: 231-882-9419. Email: benziebacn@gmail.com

Benzie Community Services/Benzie Home Health Care

Our goal is to help elderly adults to live in their own home in the Benzie community for as long as medically and socially possible. Services include a telephone reassurance program, assistance with bathing and grooming, medication management, family caregiver respite, medical equipment loan closet. All services free, but donations gratefully accepted. 209 S. Benzie Blvd. PO Box 804, Beulah MI  49617.  Ph: 231-882-5031. Email: bcsbhhc@sbcglobal.net 

Benzie Human Services Collaborative

Bringing all family services organizations together to plan, fund, and implement programs and services for disadvantaged Benzie families.The Collaborative sets goals to fill gaps in service, by appointing worksgroups. The focus groups analyze issues and needs, and make recommendations for implementing and improving services. Jason Potes, Coordinator. 6051 Frankfort Hwy. Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-882-2123. Email: benziehsc@gmail.com

Grow Benzie

Mission is to improve Benzie County quality of life with a nurturing & diverse community green space in partnership with local business, entrepreneurship & mentoring. 5885 Frankfort Hwy., Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-882-9510 or 231-882-9292. Email: growbenzie@gmail.com

Lake Ann Youth Baseball

9725 Greenbriar, Lake Ann, 49650. Ph: 231-275-0344. Email: lakeannbaseball@yahoo.com

SEEDS

We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization formed in 1999 to foster solutions to today's global issues. Seeking Ecology, Education & Design Solutions, we recognize the interdependent nature of our work and biological systems. We provide community programming and fee for service consultation in three focus areas. Building Community Locally, Energy & Environmental Analysis, & Ecological Engineering & Design. 1015 Red Dr. Traverse City, 49684. Ph: 231-947-0312

Special Olympics

Organization helping to support people with disabilities. Area 2 covers five counties in Northern Michigan. "It has been my privilige to help and support the people of Benzie County. I created a sports program three years ago which includes basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer and poly hockey. I have been involved with Special Olympics for over 25 years." - Sonny Rodriguez, Special Olympics Coordinator. 6600 Hoadley Rd., Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 989-493-1747. Email: rodriguezbnz@yahoo.com

NURSERIES, GARDEN CENTERS & GARDEN DESIGN SERVICES

Betsie River Centennial Lily Farm

Betsie River Centennial Lily Farm, Flowers in the field, you select, we dig. Garden art galore! 17745 Moore Rd. Thompsonville, 49683. Ph: 231-864-3991 Email: betsieriverlilyfarm@centurytel.net

Crystal Gardens

It's the little extras we've provided our customers that's kept them growing with us for the last 29 years. A large inventory of quality plants, goods and accessories with knowledgeable, friendly staff is here to assist you. 1299 Pilgrim Hwy. Frankfort 49635 Ph: 231-352-9321

Precious Petals Garden Design & Maintenance

On site garden consultation, design, installation, updating, & renovating. Creative container garden services, herb, memorial, woodland, shade, butterfly, hummingbird gardens. Maintenance, & annual opening/closing of gardens. Our one-on-one training can be a big help for the "budding" gardener. Karen Harrison. PO Box 67, Traverse City, 49685. Ph: 231-632-0000
Email: precious-petals@live.com

NUTRITION

Monavie Health & Wellness Products

Monavie is a delicious and healthy blend of 19 body-beneficial fruits - including the Brazilian acai berry, one of nature's top superfoods.  Developed with the philosophy Balance-Variety-Moderation, this nourishing beverage delivers the phytonutrients and antioxidants you need to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Mary Klueck. 3653 Demerly Rd., Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-5212. Email: mary.klueck@hotmail.com

OFFICE & PROFESSIONAL RETAIL SPACE

South Street Center of Benzonia

State of the art Suites available for both Professional and Retail Space. Brokers protected. Corner of South St. and US 31 in Benzonia. Walt & Jana Franke. 4109 Birch Pt. Honor, 49640. Ph: 231-882-7098 or 231-882-7089. Fax: 231-882-7089. Email: drillandfill@charter.net

OFFICE EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, SUPPLIES, SERVICES

Cartridge World

Remanufactured inkjet & laser cartridges and offer printer sales & service. 3311 W South Airport Rd. Traverse City, 49684.  Ph: 231-932-0620. Fax: 231-932-0626.

Laser Printer Technologies

The only HP authorized dealer north of Grand Rapids. We service HP Laser Class equipment and carry a full line of HP remanufactured toner and ink cartridges. We have been in business for 20 years. Ross Clement. 1379 Trade Center Dr. Traverse City, 49696. Ph: 231-941-5273 Email: ross@gettonernow.com

Michigan Office Solutions

Designing solutions to meet the growing demands of the changing office environment for 50 years. Our national presence with Xerox combined with our locally-focused, independent approach to sales, service & customer support brings our clients the added value of a broader reach almost anywhere in the country. We provide the total solution for your office equipment & document management needs. Our day-to-day business approach supports that our customers can “Count on Us™”. Contact Dave Hale, 2983 Garfield Rd, N., Traverse City, 49686. Ph: 800-442-9070 ext 1024 Fax: 231-946-5279.

ORGANIC & SPECIALTY FOODS

Food For Thought, Inc.

Certified organic processor of fruit preserves, salsas, salad dressings, and related condiments serving the contract manufacturing needs of both organic and conventional food wholesalers and retailers. 10704 Oviatt Rd. Honor, 49640. Ph: 231-326-5444. Fax: 231-326-2649.

Pheasant Ridge

Ringneck Pheasants (dressed) 605 N County Rd 669 Beulah 49617 231-275-5316

ORV/ATV PARKS & RENTALS

Twisted Trails Off Road Park

Twisted Trails Off Road Park has many things to offer for the off road enthusiast including mud, rocks, obstacle courses, to list a few. We host monthly events and have lots of trails to ride. NEW this year ATV rentals and a 30 site campground here on site. The park is located at 19405 Read Rd., Copemish. Contact Dale Humphrey for more information at 231-651-9548 or visit our website at www.twistedtrailsoffroadpark.com