Alliance News

Newsletter

January 2024

Upcoming Meetings

Alliance Executive Committee

Wednesday, January 31

3:30 PM CT

Bay West Room 244

Alliance Board of Directors

Thursday, February 8

8:00 AM CT

Bay West Room 107

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Alliance Annual Meeting

Thursday, March 21

7:30 - 9:00 AM CT

Pine Grove Country Club

2024 Board of Directors Appointments

At the December Board meeting, the Board appointed one new Director and reappointed five current Directors to serve three-year terms ending in 2026. The Board also unanimously approved the slate of Officers for 2024. We thank all the candidates who submitted applications for their interest in volunteering with our organization.

Newly Elected Director

Dr. John (Phil) Shealey, VA Medical Center

Re-elected Directors

Nikki Bowers, Systems Control

Michele Campbell, Bay College West Campus

Michelle Copley, CCI Systems

Joe Stevens, Dickinson County

Steve Verrette, Champion, Inc.

Officers for 2024

Chair - Tony Edlebeck, retired/City of Kingsford

Vice-Chair – Benji Wood, Range Bank

Secretary/Treasurer – Russ Kassin, First National Bank & Trust

Congratulations, and thank you to all!

We appreciate our Board of Directors for the commitment, input

and guidance they provide to the Alliance.

Business Training Webinars Offered

Michigan’s Small Business Development Center offers free webinars to help businesses achieve and sustain profitability and growth. A full range of topics are available both as pre-recorded, on-demand sessions or during live webinars. Check out the upcoming schedule for topics that interest you, or visit the library of on-demand sessions.

Growing Your Business Through Exporting February 6

Get the SBDC Advantage for Your Business February 13

Write a Professional Business Plan February 20

Creating Projections/Financial Forecasts for Loan Applications February 27

NMU Career Fair

Employers are welcome to sign up for the Engineering Technology & Manufacturing Career Fair on Thursday, February 15, from 1-4 p.m. ET at the Jacobetti Complex on NMU's campus in Marquette. More information can be viewed here.

Annual STEM Night January 30

STEM Night is an opportunity for students in grades K-4 to explore STEM-related job fields and activities. Woodland Elementary is proud to host this event, where over 200 learners attend each year, along with an additional 200-250 adults. Students move throughout the school to complete a variety of tasks created by teachers and business volunteers.

Many Alliance Investors will provide educational activities for the attendees at the event.

Visit flivver.info/stem2024 for a list of participating groups.

Businesses: Learn About the MI Tri-Share Child Care Program

On January 30, Marquette-Alger RESA will host two informational sessions on Zoom, one from 7:00-8:00 am CT and one from 11:00 am-12 noon CT. These sessions will cover information about the Tri-Share program and the benefits for businesses in the recruitment and retention of employees. Please RSVP for either session you wish to attend and a Zoom link will be emailed directly to you. If you have any questions, reach out to Lyndsay Carey at lcarey@maresa.org.

Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting

Join Operation Action U.P. on February 15

The Operation Action U.P. (OAUP) Excellence Awards will recognize four outstanding for-profit businesses that have contributed to the economic well-being of the Upper Peninsula. Each year, the members of OAUP and the business community from across Michigan's Upper Peninsula gather to review the accomplishments of the past year and cast the vision for the future. View this year’s agenda and register today at operationactionup.com/events.

Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance

906-360-4653 | info@daeda.org | www.daeda.org

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