Grand Traverse Industries

06/02/2026

🎤Austin's voice rang true as he sang the National Anthem last night for the Traverse City Pit Spitters at ! 🍒✨

Our friend Gage also got the crowd fired up his hearty, "Play Ball!" 🗣️⚾🙌

06/01/2026

💙 Nikki sure left her mark on this place. Our hearts are full after celebrating all she has meant to GTI over the past 25 years.

Congratulations, Nikki! 🎉

05/29/2026

🎉💙 After 25 years, Nikki Herman is retiring! 💙🎉

Throughout her tenure at GTI, Nikki has worked just about every job both in our facility and throughout the community. Nikki is well known for her love of Special Olympics, arts and crafts, and all things University of Michigan 💙💛🏅🎨

We are so proud to have been part of this wonderful woman's journey. Thank you, Nikki, for the joy, creativity, and love you have shared with everyone around you. We will truly miss you! Wishing you a wonderful and well-deserved retirement! 🎊🎈

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05/28/2026

Thank you to North Country Community Mental Health board member Ron Iseler for stopping by to tour our program with your wife, Ann. Your kindness and genuine interest meant so much to our team members. We truly appreciated how thoughtfully you both listened and connected with everyone you met. Thank you for your leadership and taking the time to learn more about our program!

05/27/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS from our Mancelona program! 🎉

We are proud to share that we won 🏆 Judge’s Choice at the 2026 Mancelona Bass Festival Parade! 🥳🎺🎈

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this possible ❤️

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

GTI Team Members earn a paycheck while helping keep Grand Traverse County clean and green by sorting batteries so they can be properly recycled instead of ending up in landfills. ♻️🔋

Every battery recycled helps protect our environment and keeps hazardous materials out of our soil and water. 🌎💚

05/21/2026

⚾ Back by popular demand! ⚾

Join us on Monday, June 1 as our official spokesman, Austin Darga, performs the National Anthem before the Traverse City Pit Spitters game ! Don’t miss this special performance and a great night at the ballpark! 🎶🙌

Tickets available here: https://traverse-city-pit-spitters.nwltickets.com/SingleGame/Tickets/SelectSeats/9356

05/20/2026

Cindy and Mike are attending the SourceAmerica 2026 National Conference! GTI excited for the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn alongside others who are passionate about creating inclusive employment opportunities!