Get ready for more Cruise Ships on the Great Lakes
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The next cruising hot spot is closer than you think: Get ready for more ships on the Great Lakes – Chicago Tribune — Read about it on the Chicago Tribune.
Hiring a CEO
Posted onDiscovery Center ~ Great Lakes is hiring! The Discovery Center ~ Great Lakes is hiring a Chief Executive Officer to advance the reorganized DCGL through the start-up phase to sustainable operation and continued growth. For a detailed description of the job expectations, qualifications, and requirements download this two-page document: Job Posting for CEO Candidate Profile […]
Event Venue on the Water!
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The Discovery Pier is a new and unique venue for events of all kinds. Not just on the water, it is literally out in the Bay. Surrounded by tall ships and spectacular views of Traverse City. There is no other rentable space like it in northern Michigan. With capacity for a 60′ x 100′ tent, […]
Non-Profit Co-Working Collaborative Opens in Traverse City
Posted onMay 2nd Open House Scheduled www.facebook.com/events/336995690257152/
New Expedition Class Cruise Ship to Call in Traverse City
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Like an eighth ocean in the forests of North America, the hard-to-access Great Lakes are a natural paradise that the HANSEATIC inspiration will visit in style. A brand-new Expedition Class cruise ship currently being built For Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will be visiting Traverse City on June 15 2020. Originating from Toronto, the 14 day itinerary includes […]
Third Coast Conversation
Posted onWhat does water mean to you? Water is a source of beauty, livelihood, recreation, spiritual connection, food, life itself. The fresh water of Grand Traverse Bay is an essential element of our reasons for living in this area. Discovery Center ~ Great Lakes invites you to participate in a unique community-wide conversation about water and […]
Volunteer Open House
Posted onSaturday’s volunteer fair has been covered by the Record-Eagle. Saturday. February 2, 11 AM – 3 PM Discovery Center, Pier & Collaborative 13240 S West Bayshore Dr. Traverse City, Michigan 49684 The Discovery Center is a collaboration of five non-profit organizations with two things in common: A passion for the Great Lakes and a need for volunteer […]
Collaborative Near Completion
Posted onFor the past several months, the Discovery Center has worked to renovate the old Family Video building. It is now nearly complete. We created a co-working space for nonprofits focused on water and natural resources. Our goal is to bring organizations and individuals with parallel missions together under one roof to increase cooperation and share […]
The Wheel is in The Wheelhouse!
Posted onMajor progress on the USCG Icebreaker phase of the Ship Shapes exhibit today. Roof and most of the siding is on, too. But the big deal is the wheel was set in the helm.
Taking Shape
Posted onThe USCG ice breaker/buoy tender exhibit is taking shape. The hull and wheelhouse are becoming recognizable!