Where my nerds at? We’re going all-in on the acronyms this month. From TIF to AI, local to global, there’s lots to talk about this month. Details below!
Where: Tank Space (1110 East Eighth Street, Traverse City, MI)
When: Thursday, October 29, 7 – 9p (doors open at 6:30p)
How: Show up! There is no cover for this event, but seats are limited and first come, first served.
What: Presentations this month:
“Infrastructure First TIF: Understanding Tax Increment Financing in Traverse City” by Lauren Bohac
Learn about one of Michigan’s municipal financing tools that has helped fund downtown Traverse City infrastructure for 40 years and the details of the Infrastructure First TIF plan, which appears on city voters’ November 3rd ballot.
Lauren Bohac serves as Deputy Director at the Traverse City Downtown Development Authority. Prior to joining the DDA in 2024, she served in various roles at the Michigan Legislature since 2017 and graduated from the University of Michigan in 2016. Lauren and her partner, Spencer, live in Traverse Heights with their dog, Winn.
“AI alignment: training AI to love us” by Seth Herd
Local AI expert Seth Herd returns to talk more about the future of AI, humanity, and the implications thereof.
Be there and be square!
If you’re interested in presenting at an upcoming NNTC, let us know. We’d love to feature speakers from our community!