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February 2023 NLEA News

February 26, 2023

Speakers Announced – 2023 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase

February 25, 2023

2023 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase Keynote Speakers

By Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager The 2023 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase is on Monday May 22nd at Boyne Mountain Resort! To support the businesses and communities across the region that are confronting… read more

2023 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium & Showcase

February 23, 2023

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Join in the local economic and community development discussion with regional and state leaders. 

The second annual Northern Lakes Economic Symposium & Annual Showcase is a forum for local and state government officials,read more

Tax Abatement Basics

February 15, 2023

By Buck Love, Business Retention and Growth

What is a Tax Abatement?

What is a tax abatement, how do they work, and why are they used? A basic understanding of these questions will help dispel any negative connotations and misconceptions that… read more

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