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

5 Ways the Arts Impact Rural Economies

April 17, 2018

By Carly Thompson, Administrative/Communications Assistant Arts organizations contribute more to their local economies than you might realize. Within rural communities, the cultural hub of arts centers and arts industries create an… read more

Are We Ready to be “Smart”?

April 12, 2018

By Janet Koch, Community Development What, exactly, is a smart city? Though there’s no definitive answer, there seems to be general agreement that the goal of a smart city isn’t to add technology for the sake of adding technology; rather,… read more

New Program Addresses Workforce Turnover

April 11, 2018

By Buck Love, Business Retention & Growth In a study conducted by Center for American Progress (CAP), average costs to replace an employee can range from 16 percent of an annual, low-paying job salary to upwards of 213 percent of executive… read more

Using Selfie Videos as Free Marketing Tool

April 3, 2018

By Amanda Baker, Downtown Development Coordinator Get the viewers and responses you want, without paying a dime! You don’t have to have a giant marketing budget to connect with your audience and sell or promote your information. Amanda… read more

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