“Strategic Growth and Placemaking in the New Economy”
On Tuesday, June 9, at the Emmet County Fairgrounds Community Center, NLEA partnered with MSU Extension, Emmet County and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce in hosting the “Strategic Growth and Placemaking in the New Economy.” The economy has affected all of us, from large corporations to small businesses. The seminar was attended by over 50 individuals to hear Dr. Mary Ann Heideman, Regional Land Use Educator with MSU Extension discuss new economic development strategies to compete in today’s global economy. Look for additional seminars on this topic in NLEA’s other three counties of Antrim, Charlevoix and Cheboygan. To access the presentation, please click on the link below.
WELCOME TO THE NLEA
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA), founded in 1984, serves Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties in the NW Lower Peninsula of Michigan, USA.
The mission of the NLEA is to: “Enhance the economy in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet counties by acting as a resource to retain and create quality jobs.”
We draw on the resources of our many partners, including our Core Partners; Michigan State University Extension, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, and Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District. Working closely with various local, state and federal economic development agencies and our many elected representatives, we employ a team approach to economic development.
The NLEA serves as a resource center for communities, companies, and citizens in the four county region. Local companies are provided information or referrals on business-related matters. Business owners are provided ongoing business assistance services on a wide array of topics from starting up, to expanding, or relocating here. Local communities also receive assistance to prepare them for high quality development or redevelopment.
Our Board of Directors and Staff continually identify, review and research new and innovative programs to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve.
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact our office. We are happy to serve you.
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