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Economic Development State and Regional Partners

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Chris Vieau, Regional Director
SBDC@SVSU.EDU
(989) 239-6018

231.582.6482

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Jessie Mitchell, Business Development Manager
mitchellj20@michigan.org
231.942.8287

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center-North
Richard Wolin
rwolin@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2003

Target Alpena Economic Development Corporation (Alpena County and Presque Isle County)
Mike Mahler, Director of Economic Development
mmahler@alpenachamber.com
(989) 354-4181 (Office)
(989) 464-8321 (Cell)

Otsego County Economic Alliance
Lisa McComb, Executive Director
lisa@gaylord-otsego.com
(989) 731-0288

Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Denise Hoffmeyer, NEMC Michigan Works!
hoffmeyerd@nemcworks.org
(989) 733-8540

Economic News

Program Highlights July-December 2024
Feb 19, 2025
Program Highlights January-June 2024
Sep 18, 2024
Alcona County Completes Broadband Strategy
May 12, 2022
The Alcona EDC, in partnership with Connected Nation and NEMCOG, has completed the Alcona County Technical Report and Recommendations". This project was funded by the Economic Development Administration through a grant more...
Circular Economy Amendment to the CEDS
Jan 10, 2022
The following document contains a proposed amendment to the 2021-2025 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This amendment addresses the "Circular Economy".