Posted on December 18th, 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… read more
Posted on November 17th, 2023Written 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 the NLEA in 2017 bringing a… read more
Posted on November 16th, 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 for Northern Michigan businesses… read more
Posted on September 21st, 2023
Monthly labor force data shows the regional workforce is approaching pre-COVID levels. However, the region’s aging population poses a long term challenge.
By: Sam Bailey – Strategic Initiatives Manager, NLEAThere is good news and bad news when it comes … read more