The Bay Area Times is distributed free throughout the Grand Traverse area or by annual subscription. A monthly newspaper, The Business News takes an in-depth look at various regional industries and economic issues with each publication. Past issues have looked at healthcare, banking, hospitality, manufacturing and the media, to name just a few. A chart listing comparative data for all related local businesses is usually included. The Business News also keeps tabs on new or changing businesses, upcoming events and issues or legislation impacting the area's economy and business climate.
Many featured columnists are business, legal or financial professionals.
The Business News is sold in community bookstores, newsstands, shopping centers or by subscription and is distributed to 12,000 businesses in our ten Northwest Michigan counties. The Herald is a large community newspaper with local news and ample features and photos about the residents of Grand Traverse County. This paper was begun several years ago as the Record-Eagle took on an increasing regional emphasis. The Herald, published on Wednesdays, is inserted into the same day's Record-Eagle circulation. The Northern Express has a well-deserved following of loyal readers for its weekly publication.