Northern Lakes Economic Alliance

We're officially ONE MONTH out from our Regional Small Business Outlook event at Gypsy Distillery in Petoskey. REGISTER NOW to join us and our friends at Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, and Michigan Business Network (MBN) for a great discussion with local business leaders at a beautiful venue. Register at https://lnkd.in/eeJvsk6Y Special thanks to our premier sponsor Huntington National Bank and our location host Gypsy Distillery!

We're very excited to announce that Bill Marshall of Huntington National Bank will be a part of the business leader panel discussion at our Regional Small Business Outlook event on November 8th!    Bill, Vice-President and Regional Banking Relationship Manager Sr. at Huntington National Bank, has over 19 years of experience working in the banking industry in Northern Michigan. Outside of banking, Bill is very active in the Northern Michigan community, serving on the NLEA's Board of Directors and as treasurer of First Tee of Northern Michigan.    The Regional Small Business Outlook is co-hosted by the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, and Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our premier sponsor Huntington National Bank!    Visit https://lnkd.in/esWraieg to learn more about the event, panelists, and moderators. 

We're very excited to announce that Brian Bates of Bear Creek Organic Farm will be a part of the business leader panel discussion at our Regional Small Business Outlook event on November 8th! Brian owns and operates Bear Creek Organic Farm in Petoskey with his wife and their three children. In the last 10 years, Bear Creek Organic Farm has grown from a start-up to a productive farm and market with 20+ employees, supported by a year-round farm team and a successful sales channel. Additionally, Bear Creek is the first B Corp Certified farm in the state of Michigan. The Regional Small Business Outlook is co-hosted by the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, and Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our premier sponsor Huntington National Bank! Visit https://lnkd.in/esWraieg to learn more about the event, panelists, and moderators.

We're very excited to announce that Jennifer Haf of BLOOM Floral Design will be a part of the business leader panel discussion at our Regional Small Business Outlook event on November 8th! Jennifer founded BLOOM in 2008 and has studied under some of the most celebrated designers in the floral industry. Jennifer and her team have executed hundreds of regional and destination events. The Regional Small Business Outlook is co-hosted by the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, and Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our premier sponsor Huntington National Bank! Visit https://lnkd.in/esWraieg to learn more about the event, panelists, and moderators.

We're very excited to announce that Hauke Havenstein of Moeller Aerospace Harbor Springs will be a part of the business leader panel discussion at our Regional Small Business Outlook event on November 8th! Hauke has more than 27 years of national and international experience in the aerospace industry. At Moeller Aerospace, he oversees profit and loss, operational excellence, and overall plant performance, ensuring continuous growth and success. The Regional Small Business Outlook is co-hosted by the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our premier sponsor Huntington National Bank! Visit https://lnkd.in/esWraieg to learn more about the event, panelists, and moderators.

We're very excited to announce that Chris Holman of Michigan Business Network (MBN) will be sharing insights from the Michigan Future Business Index and moderating the business leader panel discussion at our Regional Small Business Outlook event on November 8th! Chris, a successful entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, has affected practices and policies in the state of Michigan throughout his career. Chris is the Founder and CEO of the Michigan Business Network. MBN is an information provider seeking to help grow and develop Michigan's economic community. The Regional Small Business Outlook is co-hosted by the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of our premier sponsor Huntington National Bank! Visit https://lnkd.in/ejxkKJSH to learn about the event, panelists, and moderators.

It's not too late to sign up for our Regional Small Business Outlook, cohosted with Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce. Panelists will be announced soon! Huntington National Bank Michigan Business Network (MBN)

The Village Of Mancelona and the Mancelona community received well-deserved praise in a recent Traverse City Record-Eagle article for their tireless revitalization efforts. "Mancelona is an example of how leadership, persistence, and a multi-faceted approach to economic development can achieve tremendous results. The community continues to demonstrate the spirit of their 2022 NLEA Guts and Grit Award time and time again!" says NLEA President, Payton Heins, CEcD. The NLEA looks forward to continuing to support Mancelona as they tackle their next redevelopment and economic development priorities. https://lnkd.in/e_Wf54ze

Attention employers! The 2025 Going Pro Talent Fund cycle is current open and closes on October 18th. If you're looking to cover training costs for your employees, check out this program and let us know if we can help connect you to our Michigan Works! Association partners to apply. Visit the link below for more information or contact us at info@northernlakes.net https://lnkd.in/g4mPNRUA

Join us to hear from the Michigan Business Network and local business leaders! Visit https://lnkd.in/eeJvsk6Y to learn more! Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, Huntington National Bank, Gypsy Spirits