NEMCOG CEDS - PUBLIC NOTICE FOR 30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD
PUBLIC NOTICE
2026-2030 Northeast Michigan Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Northeast Michigan Council of Governments (NEMCOG) and the Northeast Michigan (Region 3) Collaborative Development Council (CDC) have published a draft of the 2026–2030 comprehensive economic development strategy report for the eight counties in Northeast Michigan: Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties. In accordance with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) requirements (13 C.F.R. §303.6), before adopting and submitting this report to the EDA, the region must announce the release of the draft Northeast Michigan Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for a thirty (30) day public comment period.
Public Comment Period:
Begins: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Ends: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
How to View the Draft:
Online: www.nemcog.org or click here to view the draft CEDS
Hard copy: Available by request at NEMCOG, 80 Livingston Blvd, Suite U-108 | P.O. Box 457, Gaylord, MI 49734
How to Submit Comments
Online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NEMICEDS
Email: ldamer@nemcog.org with subject “CEDS Public Comment”
Send written comments to:
Linda Damer, Regional Economic & Communication Specialist
80 Livingston Blvd, Suite U-108 | P.O. Box 457
Gaylord, MI 49734
Note: written comments sent by mail must be postmarked on or before October 8, 2025.
Please share this notice with local jurisdictions, community groups, businesses, community members, and non-profit stakeholders. For more information, contact Linda Damer at ldamer@nemcog.org.
Linda Damer
Regional Economic and Communications Specialist
Northeast Michigan Council of Governments
80 Livingston Blvd., Suite U-108 / P.O. Box 457
Gaylord, MI 49734
Phone (586) 940-1506 | Fax (989) 705-3729
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