There’s something to discover everyday in the Great Lakes Bay! Please take a moment to meet our partners that made the Discover Great Lakes Bay talent attraction and retention initiative possible.

Region 5 Talent Asset Map & Resources

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Alma College

Arenac County EDC

Bay Future, Inc.

Central Michigan University

Davenport University

Delta College

Energize Bay Area YPN

Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.

Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance

Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau

Middle Michigan Development Corporation

Midland Business Alliance

Mid Michigan College

Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce

Mt. Pleasant Young Professionals Network

MYPros (Midland Young Professionals)

Northwood University

Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce

Saginaw County Young Professionals Network

Saginaw Future Inc.

Saginaw Valley State University
Region 5 Talent Asset Map & Resources
To access a recent listing of talent programs, contacts and resources in the Great Lakes Bay Region please visit the link below.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Discover Great Lakes Bay is supported in part by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
The MEDC, in collaboration with more than 100 economic development partners, markets Michigan as the place to do business, assists businesses int heir growth strategies, and fosters the growth of vibrant communities across the state.
For more information on the MEDC please visit https://www.michiganbusiness.org/
Alma College
Alma College is a private college in Michigan that highlights personalized education, social responsibility and extraordinary achievements.
For more information on Alma College please visit https://www.alma.edu/
Arenac County EDC
The mission of the Arenac County Economic Development Corporation is to work in partnership with local government and area business to promote Arenac County as a place to live, work, and vacation; assist business with location and expansion efforts; increase resources for economic development; support local economic development projects; managed growth and increase opportunities for employer/employee training.
For more information on the Arenac County EDC please visit https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/
Bay Future, Inc.
Bay Future, Inc. is dedicated to facilitating economic development strategies that promote and secure opportunities for business retention, growth, and the attraction of new industries that create quality jobs for community residents.
For more information on Bay Future, Inc. please visit http://www.bayfuture.com/
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University is a public research university located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
For more information on Central Michigan University please visit https://www.cmich.edu/Pages/default.aspx
Davenport University
Davenport University is a Michigan-based, private, non-profit university with campuses statewide and online. The Great Lakes Bay campus is located in Midland, Michigan.
For more information on Davenport University please visit https://www.davenport.edu/
Delta College
Delta College is a community college located in University Center, Michigan.
For more information on Delta College please visit https://www.delta.edu/
Energize Bay Area YPN
The vision of
Energize is to enhance the Great Lakes Bay Region by cultivating business relationships, developing leadership roles, and ultimately retaining young professionals for economic growth in the greater Bay Area.
For more information on the Energize Young Professionals Network please visit https://www.baycityarea.com/energize-ypn
Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.
Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. works with many organizations to bring services to Gratiot County. Through collaboration, Gratiot businesses, municipalities, and citizens are able to do business at a local, regional, state, and international level.
For more information on the Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. please visit https://ggdi.gratiot.org/
Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance
The mission of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance is to encourage, support and celebrate regional collaboration and initiatives that will improve economic vitality and quality of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
For more information on the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance please visit http://greatlakesbay.com/
Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
Browse GoGreat.com to find all things to do, or get more specific with your search by finding family fun attractions, exploring the outdoor recreation and waterfront recreation possibilities, getting a feel for our vibrant nightlife, dabbling in our arts & culture, or checking out all the main attractions in our region!
Middle Michigan Development Corporation
Middle Michigan Development Corporation (MMDC) is central Michigan’s full service economic development resource! MMDC works for established businesses and new businesses that benefit from their strong relationships with local municipalities, the State of Michigan and various federal agencies. MMDC also works closely with local municipalities on transformative community development projects that stimulate economic growth.
For more information on MMDC please visit https://mmdc.org/
Midland Business Alliance
The Midland Business Alliance (MBA) is Midland’s fully integrated business hub and voice for more than 3,000 businesses, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. By bringing together economic development, the chamber of commerce, CBM Services (collections) and MITCON (IT services), the MBA offers comprehensive business support.
The MBA is strategically aligned to:
- Boost Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Attract, Retain & Expand Business
- Attract & Develop Talent
- Advocate for Business
For more information on the Midland Business Alliance please visit http://mbami.org/
Mid Michigan College
Mid Michigan College is a two-year community college, with campuses in Harrison, Michigan and Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
For more information on Mid Michigan College please visit https://www.midmich.edu/
Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce
The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce offers a wide variety of information, services and programs to help strengthen your business within the community. Involvement with the chamber will connect you to people, ideas and resources enhance and grow your business.
For more information on the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce please visit http://www.mt-pleasant.net/
Mt. Pleasant Young Professionals Network
The Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network is a group of young professionals ages 20-40 that meets regularly to network, grow professionally and have fun! YPN provides tools young pros can utilize in a real-world setting. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are fairly established, you can benefit by joining YPN.
For more information on the Mt. Pleasant Area Young Professionals Network please visit http://www.mt-pleasant.net/pages/young-professionals-network
MYPros (Midland Young Professionals)
MYPros (Midland Young Professionals) works to attract and retain talented young professionals by creating networking opportunities, providing personal and professional development, supporting community involvement, and fostering an overall investment in the future of Midland.
For more information on the MYPros please visit http://mbami.org/mypros/
Northwood University
Northwood University is a private University with a campus located in Midland, Michigan.
For more information on Northwood University please visit https://www.northwood.edu/locations/midland
Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce
The Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce serves hundreds of member businesses in a county of over 206,000 people. The Chamber’s goal is to enhance their community assets and work to continue Saginaw County’s long tradition of being a great place to live, work, learn and play!
For more information on the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce please visit https://www.saginawchamber.org/
Saginaw County Young Professionals Network
The Saginaw County Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a program initiated by the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the YPN is to support the attraction and retention of young talent to Saginaw County and Great Lakes Bay region while developing the next generation of leaders.
For more information on the Saginaw County Young Professionals Network please visit https://www.saginawchamber.org/ypn.html
Saginaw Future Inc.
Saginaw Future is in the business of generating new investment and job growth in Saginaw, County, MI. Established in 1992, SFI is a private, nonprofit alliance of local businesses, the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, the County and City of Saginaw, 15 local municipalities, labor organizations and local foundations.
For more information on Saginaw Future please visit http://saginawfuture.com/
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University is a public university located in University Center, Michigan.
For more information on Saginaw Valley State University please visit http://www.svsu.edu/