
Community Development
Business Partnership, Community Development
Northern Michigan’s Community Helps Businesses Change and Evolve through the Highs and Lows of the Pandemic
In 2020, Northern Michigan saw a record-setting influx of visitors in search of respite from the pandemic. Many Michiganders stayed closer to home, trading trips on planes for in-state destinations like state parks and lakeside towns. Even as the seasons shifted to colder months, an increase in outdoor activities still brought many up north.
Business Partnership, Community Development
Spotlight: Small Business Support Across the Upper Peninsula
Small businesses all across Michigan serve as the lifeblood of their communities. As economic recovery efforts across Michigan gather momentum, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is continuing to find innovative opportunities to collaborate with local partners to bring critical support and growth opportunities to small businesses.