08/31/2026
We hope our local business owners will join us for this very informative meeting
Join the NLEA for Catalyst Conversations: Tools and Resources for Local Investment on September 23rd.
The Spring 2026 Economic Pulse Report revealed that both business and government leaders have an appetite for investment in the region, but hurdles to investment remain. Event attendees will hear from a panel of resource providers who will discuss local tools and resources available to facilitate desired development that helps Northern Michigan thrive.
Jessica Lovay, Sr. Program Manager for Community Investment with Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, will discuss development financing tools available to local units of government as well as best practices for developers and units of government when bringing projects forward.
Interested in learning more? Visit https://thenlea.com/calendar/catalyst-conversations-tools-and-resources-for-local-investment/. Registration is open through September 22nd.
Thank you to our sponsors: Awakon Federal Credit Union, Consumers Energy, PNC Bank, and the Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity.
Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Indian River Chamber of Commerce Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce