First Community Corporation

It is that time of the year when every smart business starts to review their projections for revenues, expenses, marketing programs, and human resource needs. Additionally, each and every business enterprise should reevaluate their respective, onerous tax...

"It was the best of times; it was the worst of times" is the memorable opening statement in "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. What meaning does this comment project toward business? Well, today is the best of times for VanDam Custom Boats. This...

PETOSKEY -- Local business community members received recognition Tuesday for an array of contributions during Petoskey's Breakfast for Champions. The annual awards breakfast, organized by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, drew more than 450...

HARBOR SPRINGS — The 2012 generation of Harbor Heroes were feted Wednesday night at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs. The Harbor Heroes awards, hosted by the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, recognize stand-outs from the Harbor area...

Deputies say Sarah Katherine Stone, the former head teller at First Community Bank in Fort Myers, maintained two sets of books to keep bank officials from discovering the missing money that she is now accused of stealing, according to a news release...

Friendship Centers proud to serve seniors Friendship Centers of Emmet County thanks the numerous supporters of the 12th annual cash raffle. Friendship Centers of Emmet County is especially grateful to those who purchased the 250 available raffle tickets....

HARBOR SPRINGS — Harbor got a taste of what its future might hold at Monday's joint meeting of the city council, Harbor Springs Downtown Development Authority Board, the planning commission and the harbor commission. The four boards and dozens...

Meghan McKinney VanHorn offers thanks, prayers To our community: Our family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity and concern for our Meghan. The benefit was a success on many fronts and I am sure we are much closer to finding an...

The Bank of Northern Michigan won the traveling plaque in the recent 12th annual Petoskey Battle of the Banks blood drive challenge. The event took place at St. Francis Xavier church and was assisted by volunteers from the Retired Senior Volunteer...

PETOSKEY -- Since the economic downturn, businesses across the country have cut expenses, trimmed down spending, and in some cases, have had to eliminate staff. But despite the national trend to cut back through the past few years, several banks...

"I think I will worry about that tomorrow." These words were spoken by character Scarlett O'Hara in the classic movie, "Gone with the Wind." It goes without saying that this problem solving method did not work for her and it will never help any small...

PETOSKEY -- Weight loss recently took on a competitive dimension at 10 Northwest Michigan businesses and organizations. These businesses participated in "Win by Losing," a statewide weight-loss competition hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan,...