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

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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

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By Buck Love, Business Retention and Growth

What is a Tax Abatement?

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Using Census data, this article examines the changing size and characteristics of the population over the last decade.

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After more than 30 years serving the residents of Antrim County, County Administrator Pete Garwood retired on December 16, 2022. In his capacity as administrator, Pete served on the board of the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance from when… read more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a new National Broadband Map. Since high-speed internet is not accessible to many rural businesses and homes in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties, the Northern… read more