Dave Kronberg Joins as Director of Business Growth
We’re very excited to welcome Dave Kronberg to the NLEA team! Dave will serve as the organization’s new Director of Business Growth, leading our work helping businesses succeed and grow across NLEA’s four-county region.
Dave is a native of Northern Michigan, having grown up in Petoskey and lived with his family in Marquette and Cheboygan. Dave has made his career working with large and small businesses throughout the region as consultant, employee, and founder and understands the challenges faced by rural enterprise. Prior to joining the NLEA, he most recently served as the Regional Ecosystem Director with 20Fathoms, an incubator for entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, tech professionals, and other innovators. Dave brings extensive executive experience as an economic developer, designer, high-tech entrepreneur, and community leader.
Please join us in welcoming Dave to the NLEA team!
Register for the 2025 Economic Symposium
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance’s annual Economic Symposium is returning to Boyne Mountain Resort on Friday, May 9th! This year’s event will bring together over 300 Northern Lower Michigan business and community leaders alongside state and federal officials to answer the question: how can businesses and communities in our region best position themselves for the future?
Through engaging panels and breakout sessions, we will tackle our region’s top obstacles and opportunities to build a more resilient economic future. Registration will be open through April 24th or until we reach capacity so don’t delay! Register today to take advantage of the Early Bird which closes on April 1st!
NLEA Hosts “Building a Valuable Company”
On March 18th, NLEA co-hosted Building a Valuable Company with Michigan Small Business Development Center, 20Fathoms, and Honor Bank. This event delivered practical strategies, personalized insights, and expert advice to business owners looking to enhance their business’ value.
We will be hosting another training session on April 15th in Elk Rapids. Don’t miss this great opportunity, register below!
