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Alliance Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 30
3:30 p.m.
Via Zoom Meeting
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Alliance Board Meeting
Thursday, April 15
7:00 a.m.
Via Zoom Meeting
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The Alliance features area employers that are hiring using a series of posts on daeda.org and the Alliance social media accounts. Systems Control, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, and Dickinson County Healthcare System all have been featured in recent months. CCI Systems is the current featured employer. Check out an example here. Alliance Investors, if your business is hiring and interested in being highlighted, please reach out to Lois Ellis to schedule your feature.
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LOYAL to LOCAL Annual Presentation- May 19 |
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The Loyal to Local Planning Committee invites current participants and anyone interested in learning more about the program to attend a virtual presentation on May 19 at 7:30 a.m. via GoToWebinar.
The presentation will highlight:
- why this program is important
- the momentum gained in the third year
- the goals for the year ahead
The current program year (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021) has recorded the highest level of participation so far, with 126 businesses taking part. The Loyal to Local social media presence has had substantial gains this year due to increased participation. Whether you are a current Loyal to Local participant or are interested in how you can get involved sign up to learn more!
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Succession Planning Webinar April 8 |
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The next Michigan Small Business Development Center webinar will focus on succession planning and preparing your business for a leadership transition or sale. All are welcome to register for this free event, hosted by the DAEDA and the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce. |
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DTN Highlighted by Rural Insights |
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The Dickinson Trail Network was featured in an article on Rural Insights, a web-based research and information source for Michigan’s U.P. The article highlights the reorganization of the DTN and their significant progress in developing new trail systems throughout the area. Check out the feature here!
The Alliance contributes content to Rural Insights regularly. If you have ideas for future articles about the greater Dickinson County area, please reach out to Lois Ellis.
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Intern Social - June 3
The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance is excited to offer our annual Intern / Co-op Social. This free event aims to create a community, network, and introduce attendees to the many activities and places that make our community unique while encouraging them to consider building their careers in Dickinson County. The event will include lawn games, drinks and appetizers. All health guidelines will be followed to ensure a safe and fun event for all.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
5:00 PM CT
Pine Mountain Resort - Sitzmark Deck
If you have interns working at your business over the summer months, please reach out to Lois Ellis so we can invite them to this free networking event. Reach out by Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
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Youth Apprenticeship Grants |
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced the recipients of grants totaling more than $6 million to help support the development of over 2,300 Registered Apprenticeship opportunities throughout the state. Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! was awarded $550,000 to support 200 new apprenticeship opportunities across the U.P. The grant will provide support to employer sponsors for Registered Apprenticeship Program costs, including on-the-job learning and technical instruction.
This regional approach aims to expand high-skill, high-wage, in-demand career apprenticeships to underrepresented populations – including minorities, females, youth, individuals with disabilities, and veterans in advanced manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, information technology, and mobility sectors.
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DCHS New Investment
Congratulations to Dickinson County Healthcare System as they commence with a renovation of the Emergency Department! The nearly $1 million project will upgrade the department, creating a more comfortable, safe and efficient environment for patients and medical staff. Read more about the project here.
Additionally, DCHS released a 2020 Year in Review, noting many significant achievements during a challenging year.
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Management Skills Training Offered
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Whether you're already a manager, a new or first-time manager, are being considered for a manager position, or are just aspiring to be one, or this applies to an employee of yours, this training will help prepare you for the challenges ahead.
This course is organized around five workshops:
- New manager roles & transitions
- Teams, team building & empowerment
- The importance of having and running effective meetings
- Dealing with interpersonal & group conflict; providing useful feedback; and confronting performance issues
- Employment law 101
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