Collaborative Development Council News

 

2/11/14 – Highland to Acquire Orvana’s Copperwood Project

2/4/14 – 2014 Pure Michigan Agriculture Summit

1/30/14 –Series of Webinars to help US companies expand export of goods and services into Canada

1/30/14 –MTEC SmartZone recognizes founding board chairman Phil Musser for 14 years of steady economic development and leadership

1/10/14 – Local units of government are invited to recreation grants workshops

12/2/13 – Manufacturer to launch in Sault Ste. Marie bringing $2.2 million and 40 jobs

9/20/13 – Pure Michigan Business Connect Opportunities

8/12/13 – MSHDA offers $1 million to local governments for residential blight removal

3/6/12 – Marinette Marine Corporation to See More Naval Ship Construction

12/19/12 – Michigan Tech Enterprise Students Help 3M Build a Better Tail Light

12/11/12 – David Goudreau is Michigan Minority Small Business Person of the Year

11/13/12 – New Innovation Center Will Accelerate Manufacturing Across Michigan

7/16/12 – Lofts on Ludington from MI Municipal League

7/16/12 – Northern Sun Winery from Midwest Wine Press

6/13/12 – MEDC Submits RFP for Integrated Commercial Property Information System

6/13/12 – House Bill to Amend the Michigan Strategic Fund in support of Microenterprise Lending Passes Legislature (HB 5477)

5/17/12 – Great Lakes Innovation and Technology visits Sault Ste Marie Tech-Tour

4/10/12 – Center for Automotive Research Newsletter

3/19/12 – Obama Administration Announces $15 Million Multi-Agency Challenge To Foster Job Creation and Business Innovation in Rural Communities Nationwide

3/19/12 – RFP for “Economic Gardening” and second stage growth services issued

3/2/12 – SBA Partners Briefing webinar

2/29/12 – Interdepartmental Collaboration Committee 2011 Annual Report

2/22/12 – Information, Communications & Technology (ICT) Innovation Fund

1/31/12 – MichAGAIN-2012 Event Timeline FINAL

12/21/11 – Projected Projects CDBG PY 2012

12/21/11 – CDC Strategic Planning Update

2/21/11 – CDC Salesforce Update

Edward Lowe Foundation launches official Economic Gardening Professional Certification Program

Economic Gardening Pilot Program and its Presence in Delta County

Newly Formed Ethnic Council Seeks to Strengthen Diversity in Michigan Business

MEDC Embeds Personnel in Oakland County

Schoolcraft County EDC to Seek Small Millage

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to help export initiative

Five Upper Peninsula Businesses Selected to Receive Support MEDC Pilot Program

Sault Ste. Marie Recognized as a Four-Star Community for its Entrepreneurial Climate

  • Regional Team

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    Amy Berglund
    Business Development Manager Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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    Vince Bevins
    Michigan Department of Transportation
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    Vincent Bevins
    Michigan Department of Transportation
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    Chris Bosio
    International Trade Development Manager Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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    Lindsey Clark
    MEDC Community Assistance Team Alger, Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft counties; City of Marquette
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    Liam Goetz
    Small Business Resource Navigator Marquette County
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    Liam is currently working as a Small Business Navigator in Marquette County while actively pursuing his Master of Business Administration from Northern Michigan University. Liam received his Bachelor of Science from Western Oregon University in accounting. Post graduation he got his first taste of economic development serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA right here in Marquette. He is an active member in the community serving as the treasurer of the Fred Waara Chapter of Trout Unlimited. In his free time he is an active Fly-fisherman and also enjoys biking and hiking all over the Upper Peninsula with his dog Fritz!

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    Raymond Govus
    MEDC Community Assistance Team Counties included: Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon
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    Leo Isleib
    Business Development Manager Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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    Donna LaCourt
    Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
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    Vicki Schwab
    Managing Director Regional Prosperity Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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    Matt Wiitala
    Michigan Department of Transportation