Providing resources for communities and entrepreneurs to create and retain jobs in Antrim, Charlevoix & Cheboygan Counties.
Is your community ready for what’s next?
January 18, 2021
One thing COVID-19 has thought us is we cannot be too prepared, is your community prepared for what is next? Michigan communities can participate in the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) program. This is a free state-wide certification… read more
December 2020 Newsletter
December 15, 2020
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Included in this issue: Andy Hayes farewell remarks; assistance available for procurement opportunities; possible solution to missing middle housing; and more! … read moreArea’s largest hiring event for 2021 canceled
December 15, 2020
Northern Michigan’s LARGEST HIRING EVENT Scheduled for March 13, 2021 at the Ellison Place in Gaylord has been canceled in an abundance of caution resulting from the health and economic concerns due to COVID-19. Following several planning… read more
Cheboygan EDC needs input to further map Broadband
December 15, 2020
Cheboygan County EDC has launched their Broadband Initiative. We urge all -whether you have good internet access or not- to respond to the survey. Cheboygan County, EDC, Townships, NLEA, the City, Schools and Businesses understand… read more
Housing: Missing in the Middle
December 14, 2020
Photo credit: Dan Parolek, author of Missing Middle Housing; Missingmiddlehousing.com By Steve Schnell, Charlevoix County Housing Ready Program Director, Housing North Housing supply on the market is at an historic low. In the… read more
Andy Hayes reflects over last 15 years
December 9, 2020
By Andy Hayes, NLEA President 2005-2020 I came to the NLEA almost 16 years ago and wow! has it been an exciting ride. Over the years we’ve been involved in many exciting projects, and developed many great relationships. It was a big job and quite… read more
November 2020 Newsletter
November 18, 2020
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Boyne City Main Street Program wins national award; Joining Jordan projects moves closer to completion; workforce housing to be added; and more! … read moreBoyne City to add to workforce housing inventory (Development to add 145 units)
November 10, 2020
By Steve Schnell, Charlevoix County Housing Ready Program Director, Housing North With home prices rising faster than incomes it is even more important to look for housing solutions that meet the needs of our workforce. Between 2011 and 2018,… read more
Going Pro Grant Accepting Applications
November 2, 2020
The “Going Pro Talent Fund” has been refunded for 2020 applications to be submitted from 11/2/20 – 11/30/20 through your local Michigan Works Business Services Team. For companies in Cheboygan County please… read more
October 2020 Newsletter
October 24, 2020
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Get details on a grant opportunity from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; hear about President David Emmel’s first month; and more! … read more