Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, July 21
8:00 a.m. CT
Bay College West
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FREE Cybersecurity Training
Wednesday, July 27
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CT
Bay College West
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Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 4
3:30 p.m. CT
Bay College West
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FREE Cybersecurity Training Offered - Register Now! |
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All local business leaders and employees are invited to join Guide Star, a division of CCI Systems, for a free Cybersecurity Training on July 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bay College West in partnership with Loyal 2 Local and the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance. Certificates of completion will be provided. The one-hour session will be followed by refreshments and networking. You can learn more and register here.
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Slagle's Family Farm Featured by Rural Insights |
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The Alliance had the opportunity to tour and interview Jennifer & Jason Slagle at their family farm in Felch recently. The couple has adapted the farm and market business to respond to customer needs and make the most efficient use of farm resources. Read the full feature on Rural Insights.
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The Loyal 2 Local program is officially in its 5th year as of July 1. The program is welcoming both new and returning participants. A new website has been launched where consumers can search the participant directory and participants can sign up and pay to join the movement. Please visit www.loyal2local.org or contact Lois Ellis at 906-360-4653 or loyaltolocal@daeda.org with any questions.
Loyal 2 Local hosted Out to Lunch on July 7 and enjoyed a warm and sunny day that included great music, food, prizes, and giveaways. Thank you to all who stopped by to say hello!
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Chuck Nelson Receives 2022 Healthcare Leadership Award
The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) recognized Chuck Nelson as the recipient of the 2022 Healthcare Leadership Award during its Annual Membership Meeting. Each year, the MHA recognizes outstanding individuals who have provided exceptional leadership to healthcare organizations and to the health and well-being of the community. Nelson, chief administrative officer, Marshfield Medical Center – Dickinson was honored for his efforts to address the many challenges that faced the health system and establish a new direction toward future success.
Congratulations Chuck on this well-deserved recognition. We appreciate your leadership in securing a bright future for healthcare in the region!
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Minneapolis Federal Reserve Seeking Input on Business Conditions
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is tracking current economic conditions in the Ninth District—which includes the Upper Peninsula—to help shape future economic policy. If you are part of the business community, please take the short five-minute survey to help Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari and other leaders assess real-time business conditions in the region. All responses are anonymous and the survey closes on July 25. Take the survey here.
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InvestUP Awarded $15M for U.P. Economic Development Priorities
With support from the U.P. legislative delegation and the Governor, InvestUP has received an allocation of $15 million for Upper Peninsula economic development priorities as part of the 2022-2023 Michigan budget. The funds can be used for any of four critical challenges facing the region: housing development, childcare, broadband, and talent attraction, although it is expected that the focus of the funds will be on incentivizing housing development across the U.P. This is a historic, transformative opportunity to show how the state and a region can effectively partner to address critical challenges and better advance economic development and community development opportunities. This is an important resource that The Alliance has advocated for and welcomes as a key tool to assist with housing solutions across the U.P. We look forward to working with InvestUP and other partners to develop impactful projects.
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State Budget Update
On July 1, state officials passed a balanced budget for 2022-2023. Some key highlights of interest are:
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$16 million for a 5% ongoing increase for community college operations.
- $56 million to provide grants to each eligible community college to support students with an associate degree in nursing to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- A 5% ongoing and 1% one-time revenue sharing increase, offering more resources to help cities, villages, townships, and counties deliver critical services.
- $75 million for blight elimination grants to aid in the economic redevelopment of targeted locations by removing vacant and unused structures and houses.
- $110 million for workforce development, and $55 million apiece for the established Reconnect and Going Pro programs.
- $15 million for a U.P. Regional Transformation Fund to address economic development priorities in Region 1.
- Funds the Office of Rural Development to help rural communities meet workforce, education, infrastructure, and connectivity needs through a $3 million investment, and $500,000 ongoing, for rural development engagement and support.
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Property Redevelopment Workshop – Escanaba July 27 |
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All are welcome to attend a full-day property redevelopment workshop on Wednesday, July 27 at Bay College in Escanaba. This free workshop is intended to provide insights and how-to's on current tools and programs for property redevelopment. Join in-person or via Zoom and learn from the experts from MEDC, MSHDA, EGLE, the US EPA, and Marquette County Land Bank.
The event is targeted toward:
- Local officials including city councils/township boards, executive administrators, treasurers, planners, and assessors
- Real estate developers
- The local lending community
- Economic development professionals
Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided for our limited in-person audience and registration is required.
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Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance
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