Buck Love / Director of Business Retention Work at the Plant Rehabilitation District (PRD) located at the old Viatec company building at the corner of US 131 and Martin Road has been resumed after a decision to table the project in September… read more

As our state begins to reopen the economy, area businesses and organizations are implementing safe practices and procedures. Our May newsletter highlights ways we are operating in a different way -from manufacturers using breathing apparatuses… read more

Partnerships, Cooperation and Collaboration sometimes seem like “buzz words”. These past two months have been an outstanding example of how our area organizations take this approach seriously and not only “talk the talk”… they… read more

Housing North has launched a new program to preserve and expand year-round housing opportunities – and has implemented its first project in the program, in partnership with the City of Charlevoix and local funders. In Charlevoix,… read more

We couldn’t wait to share these innovative stories with you! If your company innovated products or services during COVID-19 pandemic, let us know about it! Read April Newsletter vol 2.… read more

By Buck Love / Director of Business Retention  In a January 8, 2020 NLEA Newsletter article, I offered the following article, “Are you prepared for the Unthinkable?”  I referenced an industry expert source on Business Contingency… read more

  NLEA highlights a few companies in our community that changed their production or service offerings in an innovative way to help during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

• Traverse Bay Manufacturing makes face masks
• Mammoth

For Immediate Release

Northern Lakes Economic Alliance  •  231-582-6482 Andy Hayes, President of NLEA In these uncertain times, we are working diligently to remain abreast of government assistance and updates regarding Coronavirus COVID-19.… read more

  Small businesses that could benefit from SBA loans are encouraged to start collecting the information they’ll need to complete and submit their application. Examples of information needed can be found here. It is also helpful… read more