Partners

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.

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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 Area Chamber of Commerce

Since 1882, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has been the premier business leadership organization providing cutting-edge, value-added services to all members of the Bay Area business community, including the Great Lakes Bay Region. They serve as an ambassador and a liaison between business and other sectors of the Bay Area.

For more information on the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce please visit https://www.baycityarea.com/

Bay Arenac ISD

Bay-Arenac ISD serves the schools of Bay and Arenac Counties.

For more information on Bay-Arenac ISD please visit http://www.baisd.net/

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/

Cardinal Solutions

Cardinal Solutions is an interdisciplinary faculty/student team that works directly with local businesses and non-profits to develop marketing solutions. Students analyze an organization’s goals, determine marketing needs and with the input and approval of the business, develop effective solutions.

For more information on Cardinal Solutions please visit www.svsucardinalsolutions.org 

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

Clare Area Chamber of Commerce

The Clare Area Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to enhance and strengthen their business community by promoting a healthy business environment. Their goal is to develop, advance and promote the economic, professional, cultural and civil welfare of the Clare area.

For more information on the Clare are Chamber of Commerce please visit https://www.claremichigan.com/ 

Clare-Gladwin RESD

Clare-Gladwin RESD helps the five local school districts in Clare and Gladwin counties with programs and services that are best provided on a regional basis – those that are highly specialized or those that are more cost-efficient to do together.

For more information on Clare-Gladwin RESD please visit https://www.cgresd.net/

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/campus/great-lakes-bay-campus-midland

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

Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce

The Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of businesses and professional people coming together to make Gladwin County a better place for everyone to live and work. To the public, they are Gladwin County’s Information Center.

For more information on the Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce please visit https://gladwincountychamber.org/

Gladwin County EDC

The Gladwin County Economic Development Corporation is the catalyst in creating a vibrant economy within Gladwin County by promoting community, educational, workforce, and economic development through business attraction, retention, expansion and entrepreneurial assistance.

For more information on the Gladwin County EDC please visit https://www.gladwincountyedc.org/1/378/index.asp

Gratiot Area Chamber of Commcerce

The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce was incorperated in 1994, combining the synergies of the Alma, Ithaca, St. Louis and Breckenridge/Wheeler Chambers. Their mission is to advocate the partnership of business and community to preserve, enhance, and promote those unique qualities that make Gratiot County a great place to live, work, and visit.

For more information on the Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce please visit https://gacc.gratiot.org/

Gratiot-Isabella RESD

Gratiot-Isabella RESD serves nine K-12 public school districts, one public school academy, and eight private/parochial schools in Gratiot and Isabella counties. In addition to serving various school entities in two counties, the district provides educational services to special non-school populations and employment services to employers, employees, and the unemployed.

For more information on Gratiot-Isabella RESD please visit https://www.giresd.net/

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 Economic Club

The Great Lakes Bay Economic Club (GLEBC) encourages the exchange of ideas on economics, business, and policy. The Club does this through meetings with high-profile speakers and provides a forum for business people in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region. Members are able to interact, network, and share their economic knowledge.  For more information, go to https://glbec.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

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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 County Educational Service Agency

Midland County ESA is governed by a seven-member Board of Education, comprised of generally elected community members, each serving six year terms. They are proud of the work they do in instructional support services, administrative services, special education services, early childhood services, and technology services.

For more information on the Midland County ESA please visit http://www.midlandesa.org/about/

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 Intermediate School District

Saginaw ISD serves twelve local school districts as well as a number of public school academies, and private parochial schools located across Saginaw County. Funded in part by a local millage, Saginaw ISD seeks to provide exceptional services to those served by SISD team members.

For more information on the Saginaw ISD please visit http://www.sisd.cc/District/

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/