EDC's Align Efforts for Broadband Availability
The NLEA is joining theTraverse Bay Economic Development Corporation and the Manistee Alliance for Economic Success in facilitating activities that support the expansion of High-Speed Internet availability across our Northern Michigan region.
The objective and goal of this initiative is to develop and execute a Broadband Investment Strategy at a regional level that clarifies the financial investment, infrastructure necessities, and economic benefits of High-Speed Internet access across urban and rural sectors of the region.
The Traverse Bay EDC is serving as lead facilitator.
For a complete update from the Traverse Bay EDC click here.
To view the complete press release click here.
To submit a letter of support click here.
Broadband Availability Efforts press releaseClick here to Download
Fast Trac® New Venture®
Entrepreneur Workshop April 15 - June 3, 2010
This intense entrepreneur training is co-sponsored by NLEA, the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Centers (MI-SBTDC), and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Fast Trac® New Venture® will lead entrepreneurs from evaluation of a current business or concept to intensive instruction on all aspects of small business operations. Fast Trac® New Venture® is a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, one of the nation’s lead organizations in advancing entrepreneurship. Students must have a current business or concept to enroll, as they will be producing a business plan as part of the course requirements.
Classes are April 15 - June 3 at various times. An additional two Saturday class sessions, April 17 and May 15, are from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The normal $700 per student fee has been reduced through scholarship funding provided by the MEDC; students pay only $100! Class size will be strictly limited, so please contact Sara at NLEA 231-582-6482 or sara@northernlakes.net to register today.
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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