News

What to do when the big box store locates near your town

Published on August 17, 2016
There are strategies a business community and individual store owners can and should do to remain successful with the new competition.
Placemaking for economic development

Published on August 16, 2016
Placemaking as an economic development tool can be more efficient and cost effective than traditional attraction strategies.
“Hot jobs” in northern Michigan

Published on August 16, 2016
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and partners completed a project highlighting “hot jobs” in northern Michigan.
Cash flow management: Planning for a safe and steady course

Published on August 16, 2016
Proper attention to the flow of cash in business will reduce the chance of crashing on the rocky shoals of financial embarrassment.
Am I ready for a kitchen incubator?

Published on August 15, 2016
Things to consider before working in a kitchen incubator.
Replacing junk food at checkout lines

Published on August 12, 2016
Stores are beginning to rethink product mix at checkout lines to include more healthy options.
Remembering an Alcona County Quilt Trail founder

Published on July 25, 2016
An avid quilter and the designer, painter and powerhouse behind Michigan’s first Quilt Trail recently passed away.
Five levels of community partnerships

Published on July 18, 2016
This framework can help a community or organization assess what level of collaboration best meets their needs.
Strategies for working with different generations

Published on July 18, 2016
Generational differences in the workplace mean less than we're told.
Gearing up for the CEC Conference

Published on July 18, 2016
How to get the most out of the state-wide CEC Conference on Oct 5-6 in Port Huron, MI.