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

Aug
9
Wed
Brownfields and Placemaking Workshop @ Community Center
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and the City of East Jordan invite you to participate in an interactive workshop promoting brownfield redevelopment and placemaking. This educational opportunity is open to the public, members of local government, planners, economic development professionals, downtown development and brownfield authority members. Topics include rural brownfield redevelopment, creative placemaking, and grant and loan opportunities for local governments.

Please RSVP by July 28th to lowej2@michigan.gov

Aug
24
Thu
Skilled Trades Training Fund Information Session @ North Central Michigan College
Aug 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Learn about training dollars available for your company!

The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) provides funding to companies for workforce training.

$30 million is available statewide.

At this session, learn about:

• The application process
• Types of training
• Grant requirements
• Funding parameters

More Details

Aug
28
Mon
Skilled Trades Training Fund Information Session @ Michigan Works, Cheboygan
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Learn about training dollars available for your company!

The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) provides funding to companies for workforce training.

$30 million is available statewide.

At this session, learn about:

• The application process
• Types of training
• Grant requirements
• Funding parameters

More Details

Aug
29
Tue
Skilled Trades Training Fund Information Session @ University Center of Gaylord
Aug 29 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Learn about training dollars available for your company!

The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) provides funding to companies for workforce training.

$30 million is available statewide.

At this session, learn about:

• The application process
• Types of training
• Grant requirements
• Funding parameters

More Details

Sep
14
Thu
M-119 Tunnel of Trees 2017 Corridor Update @ Readmond Township Hall
Sep 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THIS SYMPOSIUM OF CURRENT INFORMATION REGARDING THE TUNNEL OF TREES

PROGRAM :
* M-119 TREE HEALTH ASSESSMENT
        Jim Malloy, MDOT Resource Analyst
* LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY PRESERVE ADDITIONS
        Kieran Fleming, LTC Chief Operating Officer
* EROSION ISSUES/SOLUTIONS
        Jennifer Buchanan, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Watershed Projects Director
* TOWARDS ZERO DEATHS
        Garrett Dawe, MDOT Traffic and Safety Region Operations Engineer

2017 Corridor Update Event Flyer

Sep
21
Thu
Cyber Security Summit @ NMC University Center
Sep 21 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Networks Northwest’s Cyber Security Summit will address the following areas of concern and action for small business owners:

  • Cyber Security Best Practices
  • Protecting your company information
  • What to do if your company has been breached
  • Password best practices

and more…

Cyber-Security workshop 9.21.17

Nov
1
Wed
Invest Cheyboygan @ Cheboygan Opera House
Nov 1 @ 4:00 pm

Application deadline is October 18th.

Nov
8
Wed
How To Start a Business Workshop @ North Central Michigan College
Nov 8 @ 8:30 am – 11:00 am

How To Start a Business Workshop, presented by SBDC and hosted by North Central Michigan College in Petoskey on November 8th (See flyer for details)
THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

How to Start a Business Workshop

Nov
20
Mon
Grand Event 2017 @ Beard's Brewery
Nov 20 @ 5:30 pm
Mar
10
Sat
Northern Michigan’s largest Hiring Event @ The Ellison Place
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This premier Hiring Event provides you with the opportunity to hire candidates throughout Michigan. All these opportunities under one roof, one location, one day! Industries include but not limited to – Healthcare, Technology, Manufacturing, Retail, Hospitality, Agriculture, and others;

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Summer Position
  • Apprenticeships / Internships

Early Bird registration available until January 12, 2018 for $300

Regular registration after January 12, 2018 will be $350

Sign up on-line at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-michigan-regional-hiring-event-2018-registration-40841430819

Or use our registration form.

Free for candidates / individuals to attend!
Booth payment covers a 10’X10′ space, plus an 8′ table, two chairs, electric and Wi-Fi.
This event is intended for all northern Michigan businesses covering the Upper Peninsula and all lower northern Michigan. 
And, we want to attract people from all over Michigan to come and learn (and possibly be hired) about working in northern Michigan!
This event will be at the Ellison Place in Gaylord, Michigan.

But wait… there’s more!
This event will be promoted through an extensive marketing initiative to include print, digital / social media, radio, colleges and universities, high schools, and other channels.

  • While there are so many more details to come, it’s important that you RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW! Our event space is limited… and you KNOW you don’t want to miss out.

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