Individuals in the beginning stages of starting a business, in need of accessing capital, or simply considering self-employment, will have the opportunity to attend a Starting a Business workshop Wednesday, April 26 in Petoskey. The workshop is being offered by the Northwest Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with North Central Michigan College. It will be held from 12 to 2:30 p.m. in Room 536 of the Student and Community Resource Center, 1515 Howard Street. The workshop will be facilitated by SBDC Small Business Consultant Kathleen Bagley. There is no charge, but pre-registration is required by contacting the SBDC at 231-922-3780 or you can register online.
| The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance in partnership with Networks Northwest invites all DDA members throughout the Northwest Region to join together in a discussion of topics important to downtown success. Following are details for the upcoming meeting.
Please RSVP to jess@northernlakes.net or call 231-582-6482 to reserve your spot as space is limited! Agenda:
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Guest Panel:
Representatives from the Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Up North Trails, and local Community Foundations will share the tools and resources they have available to help your DDA develop, connect and promote recreational assets in and around your downtown.
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Discussion:
Group discussion: What tools has your DDA used to develop, connect and promote recreational assets? Participants will share examples of success.
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Where?
Tuscarora Township Hall,
3546 S. Straits Highway Indian River, MI 49749 |
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When?
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (followed by optional lunch at Christopher’s Downtown Cafe)
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The Talent Attraction committee of Northeast Michigan Council of Governments is hosting a networking night (and focus group) targeting the young professional age group (roughly 25-35) in the Cheboygan area. We are interested in hearing why you live in Northern Michigan, what you like best about the area, and what you think would attract the younger crowd. We invite you to join us at the Mulligan’s for an evening of free appetizers, discussion, and networking. Drinks will be available for purchase. Feel free to invite people you think would be interested, and please RSVP!
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and the City of East Jordan invite you to participate in an interactive workshop promoting brownfield redevelopment and placemaking. This educational opportunity is open to the public, members of local government, planners, economic development professionals, downtown development and brownfield authority members. Topics include rural brownfield redevelopment, creative placemaking, and grant and loan opportunities for local governments.
Please RSVP by July 28th to lowej2@michigan.gov
Learn about training dollars available for your company!
The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) provides funding to companies for workforce training.
$30 million is available statewide.
At this session, learn about:
• The application process
• Types of training
• Grant requirements
• Funding parameters
Learn about training dollars available for your company!
The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) provides funding to companies for workforce training.
$30 million is available statewide.
At this session, learn about:
• The application process
• Types of training
• Grant requirements
• Funding parameters
