On Monday, May 22, 2023, the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance held its second annual Northern Lakes Economic Symposium & Showcase at Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, Michigan. The event was attended by nearly 250 economic developers,… read more

By Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager It is May in Northern Michigan! College students and seasonal residents are returning, and local students are tantalizingly close to summer break. That means that our regional economy… read more

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Abigail Vandeyacht Thomas Reid Adelyn Wang Lila Bolden           By Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) is excited to announce the hiring of Abigail Vandeyacht,… read more

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Eric Grandstaff, Broadband Specialist, fully retires after four years volunteering with NLEA. By Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager Eric Grandstaff, NLEA Broadband Consortium Staff Specialist and Consultant on Broadband,… read more

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

By Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager Jeff Lawson, Cheboygan County Administrator and twelve-year NLEA Board Member, recently received Lean & Green Michigan’s 2022 Most Valuable PACEsetter award! Pictured with… read more

by Sam Bailey, NLEA Strategic Initiatives Manager Across the state, businesses are facing talent challenges, causing many to look for new avenues to reach the workforce they need. Internships have emerged as a tool for companies to… read more