Providing resources for communities and entrepreneurs to create and retain jobs in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan & Emmet Counties.
How Much Does Tourism Really Impact the Local Economy?
June 19, 2023
Examining the economic impact of tourism through PureMichigan data and seasonal population estimates.
By Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager The short answer, a lot. Now that it is June, seasonal residents and visitors are… read more
The Outdoor Recreation Industry: Northern Michigan’s Natural Asset
August 17, 2022
Using Dun & Bradstreet data, this article examines the economic impact of the outdoor recreation industry and its subsectors.
By: Abigail Kendziorski, NLEA/DTE Energy Foundation Intern ‘22 With various trails and bodies of water,… read more
The Proving Grounds
August 13, 2022
This article highlights outdoor recreation businesses using Northern Lower Michigan as a proving ground for new products.
By: Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager and Abigail Kendziorski, NLEA/DTE Energy Foundation Summer… read more
The Craft Beverage Industry: Riding the Wave
April 13, 2022
Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals that the local craft beverage industry is outpacing national growth.
By: Sam Bailey, NLEA Strategic Initiatives Manager Locals and visitors alike are familiar with the wave of breweries, wineries,… read more
The Outdoor Recreation Industry: More Than the Last Dollar
March 17, 2022
Explore the evolving definition of the outdoor recreation industry and how the producers of outdoor recreation products can postively impact the region.
By: Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager A driving force in the Northern Lower… read more
The Blue Economy: The Past, Present, and a Potential Future
January 19, 2022
Freshwater is central to the culture, history, and economy of the region. Explore state and local data that quantifies its economic impact.
By: Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager
What is a Blue Economy?
The lakes and rivers of Antrim,… read moreLocation Quotient Analysis: Strengths and Weaknesses of the Local Economy
November 3, 2021
Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, discover how industry clusters are growing or shrinking in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet County.
By: Sam Bailey, NLEA/DTE Energy Foundation Graduate Intern ‘21
What Makes up the Economy?
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