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

Northern Lakes Economic Alliance Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Regional Economic Growth

Northern Lakes Economic Alliance Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Regional Economic Growth Northern Michigan —

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March Updates on Northern Michigan’s Economy

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Global Economic Leader David Malpass to Keynote 2026 Economic Symposium at Boyne Mountain Resort

Global Economic Leader David Malpass to Keynote 2026 Economic Symposium at Boyne Mountain Resort Northern

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February Updates on Northern Michigan’s Economy

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