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October 2020 Newsletter
October 24, 2020
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Get details on a grant opportunity from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; hear about President David Emmel’s first month; and more! … read moreInvesting in Healthy Homes
October 22, 2020
By Steven Schnell, Charlevoix County Housing Ready Program Director, Housing North A lot has changed in the housing market in the last 10 years and the rate of change has only increased during the economic uncertainty of Covid-19.… read more
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Grant
October 20, 2020
A MDARD Rural Development Grant is available and NLEA staff has reviewed and researched grant parameters easily laying them out for interested companies here. Application deadline is 11/19/20. Funding will be focused on the following… read more
Government for Tomorrow
October 20, 2020
Government for Tomorrow is a program created by Charlevoix High School student Liam Dreyer after being appointed as the first student member of the City of Charlevoix’s Downtown Development Authority Board in… read more
One to Watch – SteelGrip SAMM
October 20, 2020
Up and coming Elk Rapids company SteelGrip SAMM® offers a unique safety product – SAMM mats – safety assist magnetic mats for working on steel roofing. The company owners Neil and Lin Warner produce the mats. The… read more
September 2020 Newsletter
September 17, 2020
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Register now open for the Multi-State Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities virtual conference; See how Shaggy’s Copper Country Skis helped with back to school; learn about… read moreNLEA Announces New President
September 9, 2020
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA), in conjunction with MSU Extension, have announced the new President of the NLEA. David Emmel of Harbor Springs will step into that role next month succeeding Andy Hayes who will retire at the end… read more
System for Integrated Growth program
September 9, 2020
The MEDC in collaboration with the Edward Lowe Foundation is offering the “System for Integrated Growth” (SIG) program. SIG is designed for second stage growth companies who are at a pivotal point in their development and need assistance… read more
NLEA August 2020 Newsletter
August 23, 2020
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This issue includes: Multi-state virtual entrepreneur conference; “How it’s Made” Link Industries; Pitch Night updates; progress on the Onaway Trailhead; new event… read moreNew event venue in East Jordan
August 16, 2020
The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, located in East Jordan, is owned by Rick and Rebecca Gotts who began renovating a marina and boat storage buildings in 2018. After much hard work and patiently awaiting the delays of Michigan’s… read more
