Join other young professionals and Thrive 45 members on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. for a panel discussion on running and starting a business in Northern Michigan. The discussion is hosted by News-Review reporter Matt Mikus, and will touch on what local business owners see as benefits and challenges of opening their own company in our community. The event is free to anyone interested, and will be held at North Perk in Downtown Petoskey. No need to register in advance.