Grand Traverse Industries

07/24/2026

Pretty sure we're the first party to combine giant bubbles, awesome tattoos, and a keg of root beer! 🫧🥤🎉

A huge thank you to Cherry Capital Ink , , and for helping create such a delightful afternoon. Your generosity brought so much joy to our team members, and we're grateful to have community partners who don't just support our mission but also volunteer their time to make events like these rock! 💙🤘

07/24/2026

The rain may have driven us indoors this week, but it didn't dampen our spirits! 💙

A big thank you to Nick Veine for making this week's Community Connections one to remember.

We'd love to see you next Tuesday at Palmer Park in Mancelona for the next concert in our Community Connections Summer Series. Bring a lawn chair, a friend, and come ready to sing!

07/22/2026

Thank you Antrim Women’s Alliance!

Grand Traverse Industries (GTI) has received a generous donation from the Antrim Women's Alliance to help fund the creation of a new community garden in Mancelona.
The donation will support the development of a welcoming gathering place featuring raised garden beds, fencing, and shade structures.

Once complete, the garden will provide a shared space for residents to grow fresh produce, connect with neighbors, and enjoy outdoor community activities.

"GTI members are thrilled about this project and are eagerly looking forward to cultivating and harvesting together," said a GTI spokesperson.

This new community garden represents a meaningful step forward in strengthening local ties and promoting sustainable living in the Mancelona area.

If you are interested in Antrim Women's Alliance community grants the applications can be found at https://antrimwomensalliance.org/awa-donations-to-the-community/

Beth Dole
Ways and Means Chair
Antrim Women's Alliance

07/22/2026

Our Team Members from GTI's Mancelona program have been making the most of these summer days!

From enjoying the festivities at Ga***rd Alpenfest, to hiking the beautiful Seven Bridges Nature Area, to stepping back in time at the Fife Lake Area Historical Society, every adventure is another opportunity for our team members to connect with their community and create lasting memories with their friends.

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07/21/2026

🌧️ Location Change Due to Rain

Today's Community Connections event has been moved indoors due to the weather.

🎶 We're still excited to welcome Nick Veine for an afternoon of great music and community!

🕦 Today | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 GTI Mancelona 408 Danforth St, Mancelona, MI 49684

Come stay dry and enjoy the music!

07/17/2026

Go support Solitude Float & Wellness this month and you will not only be investing in some rest and relaxation for yourself ….. but also creating smiles at GTI ♥️

This month, every visit to Solitude Float & Wellness Spa helps support an incredible local organization.

We're honored to announce that Grand Traverse Industries (GTI) is our July Solitude Gives Back recipient.

GTI has spent decades creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing meaningful employment, vocational training, and community inclusion. Their work changes lives every single day, helping people build independence, confidence, and purpose.

When you choose Solitude this month, you're doing more than investing in your own wellness. Through our Solitude Gives Back program, 10% of our gross sales during July will be donated directly to Grand Traverse Industries to support their mission.

Whether you book a:
• 60-minute Float
• Massage
• Facial
• Himalayan Salt Detox Body Wrap
• Kyota Massage Chair session
• Gift Card
• Wellness Package
..you're helping make a difference right here in our community.

Since launching Solitude Gives Back, we've donated more than $11,000 to local nonprofit organizations, and that's only possible because of the incredible support of our clients.

Thank you for helping us care for both our community and the people who make it such a special place to live.

To learn more about Grand Traverse Industries and the important work they do, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.

Together, we can relax, recharge, and give back.

07/17/2026

Week two of our Community Connections Series was delightful!

Thank you to Story Be Told, Jenifer Strauss for sharing her incredible talent for bringing people together through music and stories. We were grateful to enjoy a beautiful summer day before the wildfire smoke moved in!

Join us next Tuesday, July 21, from 11:30–1:30 PM in Mancelona at Palmer Park for another great afternoon of music with Nick Veine. We hope to see you there! 💙
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07/15/2026

When you try new things and start to realize you are capable of more than you give yourself credit for…

That smile says “I can do this!”

Congratulations to Andy on his first day working at Interlochen Center for the Arts!

07/15/2026

📞 Important Update – Mancelona Program

Our Mancelona Program is currently experiencing a phone outage. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to restore service as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, if you need assistance, please email us at:

[email protected]

Thank you for your patience and understanding!