Fueling Business Growth & Community Prosperity in Northern Michigan

We drive economic development and resiliency in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Cheboygan counties through direct support to businesses, local governments, and developers, and through data-driven policy and education efforts.

Strategic Priorities

Talent Retention & Attraction

Elevate regional opportunities and implement new initiatives to attract and retain talent.

Transformational Development

Advance infrastructure and development efforts that support the current and future diverse needs of our region’s workforce and employers.

Strategic Business Growth

Grow diverse and year-round economic opportunity through targeted business retention, growth, and attraction efforts.

Regional Resiliency

Lead a comprehensive economic development strategy that builds greater economic resiliency for the region.

News & Resources

Early Bird Registration EXTENDED!

Early bird registration for the 2025 Economic Symposium has been EXTENDED to April 7th! This

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NLEA Hires Dave Kronberg, Hosts Training Session

Dave Kronberg Joins as Director of Business Growth We’re very excited to welcome Dave Kronberg

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NLEA Unveils New Three-Year Strategic Plan!

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Growing Concerns Over New Paid Sick Leave Requirements

Click here to read the November Newsletter!

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