Published: May 14, 2008 10:05 am         

Business Memoranda: 05/14/2008

Personnel

-- Douglas Radtke has joined Nealis Engineering, working on mechanical systems design for commercial, institutional and industrial clients. Previously Radtke served as a field engineer with an oil well service firm in Wyoming. Nealis Engineering is a full-service engineering firm for mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering. Visit www.nealisengineering.com.

New Business

-- Elizabeth Borchert has opened Spire Commercial Appraisal at 123 W. Front St., Suite 202, in downtown Traverse City. In addition to helping lenders, the commercial appraisal service will assist attorneys and others involved in estate planning, gifting, divorce, bankruptcy and zoning disputes. Borchert, formerly with Veri-Tech Appraisal, is a Certified General Appraiser and is working toward her MAI, the Appraisal Institute's top professional designation. Call (231) 995-8868 or email beth@spireappraisal.com.

-- Dr. Jason Myers has opened Defy Medical Fitness, an upscale medical health care and physical fitness center located at Suite 1090, 800 Cottageview Dr., next to Defy Aesthetic Club in the Mercato at Building 50. The new center integrates health care and fitness with a membership-based practice that offers private, on-site medical exams, a workout area, a functional trainer and spa showers. Workshops by recognized area instructors will be held. Call (231) 935-0400.

Anniversary

-- Kay's is celebrating 25 years of retail success in downtown Traverse City by offering May store specials. Owner Kay Jerome devotes two-thirds of her boutique's 219 E. Front Street space to sportswear, handbags, accessories and gifts. The store still offers sleepwear and lingerie. Call 941-7505.