Providing resources for communities and entrepreneurs to create and retain jobs in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan & Emmet Counties.

NLEA March 2024 Newsletter

March 25, 2024

2024 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase

March 19, 2024

The 2024 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase is fast approaching; the May 17th event will focus on will focus on innovation—or the act of introducing new products, methods, and ways of thinking—to build on Northern… read more

NLEA February 2024 Newsletter

February 26, 2024

NLEA January 2024 Newsletter

January 26, 2024

NLEA December 2023 News

December 22, 2023

Payton Heins to Lead NLEA

December 18, 2023

The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) today announced the hiring of its new leader. Payton Heins has been named the president of the organization and will begin work on Jan. 8, 2024. Heins comes to the NLEA from the Michigan Office of Rural… read more

Buck Love Retires From the NLEA

November 17, 2023

Written by: Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager Buck Love Retires In November, Harold “Buck” Love, Business Retention and Growth Specialist, retired from the NLEA after more than six years with the organization. Buck joined… read more

NLEA November 2023 News

November 17, 2023

NLEA Establishes New Revolving Loan Fund with EDA Support

November 16, 2023

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration has announced that it has awarded the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance a $400,000 investment to establish a revolving loan fund. The fund will serve as a financing tool… read more

NLEA October 2023 News

October 25, 2023

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