Providing resources for communities and entrepreneurs to create and retain jobs in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan & Emmet Counties.
Attracting and Developing Talent with MI STEM Forward
March 9, 2023
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
Speakers Announced – 2023 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase
February 25, 2023
By Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager The 2023 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase is on Monday May 22nd at Boyne Mountain Resort! To support the businesses and communities across the region that are confronting… read more
2023 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium & Showcase
February 23, 2023
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Join in the local economic and community development discussion with regional and state leaders.
Tax Abatement Basics
February 15, 2023
By Buck Love, Business Retention and Growth
What is a Tax Abatement?
What is a tax abatement, how do they work, and why are they used? A basic understanding of these questions will help dispel any negative connotations and misconceptions that… read moreWon’t You be My Neighbor: Population Trends in Northern Lower Michigan
January 18, 2023
Using Census data, this article examines the changing size and characteristics of the population over the last decade.
by Sam Bailey, NLEA Strategic Initiatives Manager Has someone new joined your neighborhood or apartment building… read more
Long-Time NLEA Board Member and Antrim County Administrator Retires
December 20, 2022
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
NLEA Urges Area to Challenge FCC and State Broadband Maps Through Interactive Portal
December 15, 2022
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
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