Northern Initiatives

We love Michigan's Business Hubs and wow, are good things happening there. Farming innovations, incubators, even sonic exploration! The Michigan Economic Development Corporation's hubs offer all sorts of help for both startup and established small businesses, from financial workshops to marketing ideas. There are 27 of them in the Great Lakes State; learn more in this Issue Media Group story: https://ow.ly/tM2r50Vhqkr

We are in awe of Board Member Eric Trevan and his work in economics, economic impact, data, analytics, you name it and aLocal is good at it. Just ask the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, who recently gave Trevan an award! aLocal was honored at the annual Reservation Economic Summit (RES) in Las Vegas, in recognition of its success as a Native-owned business and its dedication to corporate citizenship. This accolade is one of several that aLocal has received in the past year - and we couldn't be prouder. Read all about it: https://ow.ly/7PSw50Vf9kt

Michigan CDFIs are helping move the needle to address Michigan’s housing needs. Dive into the data to learn more about the impact of Michigan CDFIs: https://bit.ly/4hzMJcF

Our President, Elissa Sangalli, will be testifying before the Michigan Senate's Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC (Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation) at 3 p.m. today along with colleagues from Invest Detroit and the Michigan CDFI Coalition. Have you ever watched a committee hearing? Fascinating doesn't begin to describe it! Tune in and see how we advocate for Michigan's small businesses. ?? from 2024 hearing https://lnkd.in/e9-EpcBi

Entrepreneurs in Michigan's Upper Peninsula can sign up RIGHT NOW for our upcoming Business Plan Cohort. It's free and powerful! You'll learn about business financials, costs, funding options, and U.P. resources in abundance. It's a five-week course, all online, and you'll come out of it with a brilliant business plan to wow your investors. Register now! https://bit.ly/UPCohort

Don't forget to register for Wednesday's ZingTrain workshop - Effective On-Site Training. This workshop series is going great and this week's promises to be just as good. Are you hiring seasonal workers? Or hiring, ever? We'll go over key skills and development, using the practical, straightforward approach we're finding so effective. We'll be meeting at 1 p.m. ET and the workshop - the entire series! - is free for everyone. Register now: https://bit.ly/4gd6XYt

Happy St. Patrick's Day! (Our logo colors are on point!)

Hi friends! We could use your help on survey. We're trying to find out what kind of energy expenses you have and if there's any way we can help. Please take this short (less than 5 mins!) survey to let us know what's going on now and what you're wishing for in the future! ?? https://ow.ly/gxzG50VfXyP

This month's ZingTrain workshop is just in time for seasonal hiring! Effective On-Site Training will help anyone who hires people and it's free for everyone to attend. Please join us and let's get those newbies up to speed. ?? Effective On-Site Training ?? Wednesday, March 19 ?? 1-3 p.m. ET ?? Absolutely Free! Register Now: ?? https://bit.ly/4gd6XYt

This year is the 50th Clare Irish Festival and it's already started! There is no better place to be in on the action than Four Leaf Brewing serving Paddy's Luck, the official beer of the Irish Fest, plus special menus, live music and rollicking good times!