Michigan's Film Tax Incentive
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October 14, 2010 Vol. XXVII No. 3 one copy FREE NORTHWES TERN MICHIGAN COLL EGE WHITE PINEWe hew toP the line; let the chips fall where they may Bioneers Michigan's film tax incentive: Keynote d) Marsha Smith of helping or hurting? Rotary Charities sits down with the White Pine Press to discuss Bioneers, and how can get involved. share the road? NMC Adjunct Faculty member Gary Howe says yes. He founded the pop ular and local online blog mywheelsareturning. com. His goal? Do not be On the set of Rivet Entertainment's production of "Deconstruction" for the Science Channel. Rivet Entertainment, founded by Bill Latka, opened a Traverse City office in large part due to Michigan's film tax incentive. MADDY MESA IPress Staff Writer Ever wanted to go see the set of a movie? local economy, alleged Latka. For instance, every out-of-towner who comes to Michigan Maybe visit the town or city where your if a director wants to shoot a film in a small and spends money which goes back into the favorite movie was filmed? That town may be town downstate: he must find a location and economy. And for people like Latka, having closer then you think. Michigan has become bring his entire cast and crew to town. They production businesses in Michigan has helped the new Hollywood thanks to its film tax the local economy, he has bought a house, incentive. That means any movie production "Since the tax incentive pays taxes and spends money here. Latka Remembering done in the state of Michigan receives a 40 claims that the same pattern will happen percent refundable tax credit causing all kinds started in April 2008, there has when others come back and spend money in Lennon of movie makers to flock to our state. Michigan. Bill Latka, creator of Rivet been $648 million total invested Latka created Rivet Entertainment in Seventy years after Entertainment, believes this has been good into Michigan." April 2003, to “create riveting, wholesome, John Lennon's birth, news for Michigan. The more movies filmed fact-based entertainment that makes a there is a new signature here, the more job opportunities arise - Michelle Begnoche difference in our world.” A well known box set, a new film everything from lighting technicians, sound producer, Latka has written and produced the "Nowhere Boy," and Yoko editing, catering and hotel services. Latka said Michigan Film Office. Emmy-nominated series “Before We Ruled relights the the tax incentive gives the talented people of the Earth” and “Walking with Cavemen.” Imagine Michigan full and steady employment as they will then need to sleep (in local hotels), eat “Any talk of putting a cap on the tax is a Peace go from job to job, project to project. (in local restaurants and grocery stores) and bad idea,” said Latka. “We need a lot more Tower. Plus more money goes back into the be entertained (in local bars and clubs). So infrastructure for this to succeed.” • See Michigan's film tax incentive: helping or hurting? on page 4 October 14, 2010 02 NEWS www.whitepinepress.org WHITE PINE PRESS Dennos Museum Center to host Jimmy Manning On Friday, Oct. 15, Jimmy Manning, Inuit Artist and retired Print Studio Manager, will present on the history, change and future of print making in Cape Dorset, Northwest Territory, Canada. The presentation begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Dennos Museum Center on NMC’s campus. Local students are encouraged to attend and meet with Manning on Oct. 14 and 15. Those interested in learning more about Manning and The West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative (WBEC) can contact Diana Bolander, curator of education and interpretation at 231-995-1029. The presentation is being sponsored by the Power Foundation. NMC to sponsor entrepreneur conference On Oct. 22, NMC will host “Thriving Not Just Surviving,” an entrepreneurial conference for those looking to begin, improve and expand small businesses. The event will take place at NMC’s Hagerty Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those attending will select four of the available 12 hot-topic seminars being presented by local business owners. Attendees will be able to meet with local entrepreneurs Russell Springsteen of Right Brain Brewery, Denise and Mike Busley of Grand Traverse Pie Company and Rick Steele of Tape Wranglers. Event tickets cost $125 and include lunch. The event is being sponsored by NMC and The Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. For more information contact NMC at 231-995-1700. ZOMBIES UNITE Traverse city locals gather for the 2nd annual Zombie Walk on October 10. Fresh Water Summit this month NMC’s Hagerty Center will play host to the third annual Fresh Water Summit on Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The keynote panel will focus on Asian Carp. Speakers will include Mark Burrows of the International Joint Commission, Captain Luann Barndt of the U.S. Coast Guard, and Tribal Chairman Derek Bailey of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. There will be additional sessions highlighting oil and gas exploration, chain of lakes fisheries, Boardman River dams, inland lake strategies, Grand Traverse Bay hydrographic survey and watershed forestry. Tickets are $20 per person and include lunch. NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE WHITE PINE PRESS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Chloe Boudjalis MANAGING EDITOR Zach Nitzkin A&E EDITOR Kendall Kaye Spratt ISSUE WRITERS Maddy Mesa, Tyler Martin all in good fun. 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Printed on 100% recycled paper % October 14, 2010 www.whitepinepress.org NEWS WHITE PINE PRESS onn n campusn 3 m n i i q 03 FROM THE SOURCE'S MOUTH Toxic cherries By KELLY DOBEK Press Staff Writer/Advertising Manager skate their New staff brings new life stuff to support services This year, there are two new faces in the a program there called Lis’n (the Local Interpreter fOERBr Tutoring and Support Services office. Leanne Services Network). I spend much of my time there Baumeler is the new part-time Support Services assisting people with a hearing loss who are looking Specialist. Taylor Nash is the new full-time Support for employment. We work closely with Michigan Services Specialist. They will help students with Rehabilitation Services and Disability Network- documented disabilities to ensure success in the Northern Michigan. classroom for students with disabilities. On Oct. 15, there will be a meet-and-greet Where did you go to school? with Leanne and Taylor. It will be in Osterlin 152 TN: I graduated T.C. Central in ‘97. I then from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. migrated down to Kalamazoo and got a BA in music with a philosophy minor from WMU. After a seven year hiatus, I returned to school and got a Masters of Social Work degree from Eastern Washington University. ■ ' /I LB: BSW from Ferris State, through the University Center. When did you start the career field that you are in now? TN: Before going back to school, I worked for several years in various settings with people with disabilities. LB: I began working with people who have disabilities way back in 1985, when I became a sign THE GIRLS OF THE TRAVERSE CITY ROLLER language interpreter. I taught here at NMC back DERBY were out in style last month, at Traverse when we offered an interpreter training program City's NM3 Auto Jumble showing off their skills. For Press Photo/KELLY DOBEK in the 1990’s. I have been working in employment anyone interested in attending a meeting or trying services for the past four years at GTI. out for the team, the last Wednesday of each month Tell us about yourself. is an open meeting to the public. The last Thursday TN: I’m a simple guy. I love the outdoors, of the month is fresh meat night. For more info my family, and my dog. My most enduring visit tcrollerderby.com personal goal is to be a responsible steward of the environment and I try to challenge myself daily to find new ways to minimize my impact. I believe in the power of community and people, and above all, the Almighty power of the Detroit Red Wings! LB: I grew up in Plymouth Michigan, moved to the Traverse City area in 1987.1 worked for 13 years at TBAISD as an educational sign language interpreter. My husband Peter and I enjoy kayaking, camping, and hiking. What brought you to NMC? TN: I heard about the posting for this job from a friend of my mom. It sounded like a good fit, given my experience and education, so I applied. Three months, 2,000 miles, and much fingernail-biting TN: After a brief stint pursuing a career in music later, here I am! (very brief), I got a job in Chicago working at a LB: It is important to me to be proud of where residential facility for adults with developmental Press Photo/MADDY MESA I work.