Alliance News

Newsletter

February 2024

Upcoming Meetings

Alliance Executive Committee

Thursday, March 7

3:30 PM CT

Bay West Room 244

SAVE THE DATE

Alliance Annual Meeting

Thursday, March 21

7:30 - 9:00 AM CT

Pine Grove Country Club

Dickinson County Master Plan Survey Available

The Dickinson County Planning Commission is requesting public participation in a survey as part of the development of the Dickinson County Master Plan. The Planning Commission is a public body responsible for guiding land use and capital improvements at the county level. A Master Plan identifies opportunities and issues to guide goals for future community development and land use. Dickinson County last completed a similar plan in 1999. Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development (CUPPAD) is managing plan development on behalf of the County.

The survey is available through SurveyMonkey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KQPQ2CF. The Planning Commission invites county residents and others who work, live, or play in Dickinson County to complete the survey and offer their feedback. Responses will only be reported in group format and incorporated into the Master Plan. The survey is accepting responses until March 15, 2024.

Alliance Annual Meeting on March 21

Mark your calendars! The Alliance Annual Meeting is Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 a.m. at Pine Grove Country Club. All Alliance Investors are encouraged to attend. The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s accomplishments during 2023 and to update the Investors on our plans for 2024.

Please watch for your email invitation. RSVP to info@daeda.org.

Loyal 2 Local Participants Summit Held

On January 31, over 30 Loyal 2 Local Participants came together for the first Summit. Mountain Media House provided a presentation that shared ways to increase your business presence on social media. Tips and best practices for engaging with the Loyal 2 Local social accounts were also shared with the attendees. If you are a Loyal 2 Local Participant and missed the event or simply would like to review the presentation again, all information was emailed to you on February 7 from LoyaltoLocal@daeda.org. Contact Lois Ellis if you have any questions.

Government Relations and Advocacy Task Force

The Alliance Government Relations & Advocacy Task Force is gearing up to host local, state and federal elected officials and staff at the Continental Cup Ski Jumping Competition at Pine Mountain on February 24. See you at the jumps!

Operation Action U.P. and U.P. 200 Week Activities

Alliance Executive Director Lois Ellis is attending several events in conjunction with the annual UP200 Sled Dog Race despite the actual race being canceled this year due to course conditions. Many state legislators and other officials will still gather in Marquette for discussions and networking.

The week also includes the Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting, where three Dickinson County businesses will be presented with Awards of Excellence – Congratulations to Guide Star, Kubick Aviation and LP Sagola! There is still time to register if you wish to attend.

Dickinson County Data Sources

GIS Map

The Dickinson County website hosts the county-wide GIS mapping system, Colligo. This tool allows you to view parcel and land information along with recreational trails throughout the County in one place. To use Colligo, visit the County’s website and click on the Geographic Information System icon (pictured at right) on the homepage. The system also includes tutorials to help users navigate the resource to find key information. Once you enter Colligo, click on the Help button on the upper right to access assistance.

Demographic Snapshot

Looking for area demographics and other area data? The Alliance has access to several data sources and can likely assist. Please visit the Dickinson County Data Booklet on our website to review common data sets. If you have a special request for additional data, please reach out to Lois Ellis.