Casey Cowell Joins Groundwork Board

Casey Cowell Joins Groundwork Board

Mar 14, 2017 |

Tech entrepreneur, startup investor and philanthropist Casey Cowell has joined Groundwork’s Board of Directors. In 1976, Cowell and friends created U.S. Robotics, which developed the world’s first computer modem. The Cowell Cancer Center at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City recently opened, exemplifying his commitment to healthful communities. Cowell wants to help foster healthful communities in northern Michigan, as well as expand the region’s growing tech scene and create jobs in Traverse City.

Local Motion offers vision for future of commuting

Local Motion offers vision for future of commuting

Jul 15, 2013 |

Even on “The Jetsons,” hapless George would still get stuck in traffic jams on the way to work. Instead, says the Michigan Land Use Institute, what we need is a new vision for the future of commuting. MLUI wants to begin with a program called Local Motion, a community effort with local businesses, and a new website.

Farm Stand: We need to help kids avoid obesity

Farm Stand: We need to help kids avoid obesity

Nov 27, 2012 |

Have you heard of acanthosis nigricans? I hadn’t -not until I served on the planning committee for a recent event that Munson Medical Center and PriorityHealth sponsored to raise awareness about the significant impacts of obesity on our community, our economy, our schools and our health.

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