ALPENA — In Northeast Michigan, no two downtowns are exactly alike, and each have unique aspects that distinguish them from one another. They do have one thing in common, however: They all seek further growth and larger amounts of foot traffic, which would benefit business owners. It ...
It is the time of year when I am asked to write a column recapping economic development activity for 2023 and peek ahead to 2024 and share my thoughts and expectations on what will happen. Before I comment on development activity, I want to talk about the changes that occurred within economic ...
ROGERS CITY — Having a business that offers services or products that others don’t can help it stick out from its competitors and help ensure the long-term viability of the business. In Rogers City, Hayley Rose did just that when she opened Harborside Bath and Body on Third ...
ALPENA — As 2023 ended, Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties saw different levels of economic growth. Alpena’s market, for example, has seen large projects and economic development come in and wrap up over the years. Alcona will soon see a large Lincoln Center centered ...
ALPENA — The new Sanctuary Cinema on the corner of South 2nd Avenue and West Chisholm Street in downtown Alpena opened in May with high praise from the community and lots of financial success. The building Sanctuary Cinema resides in was originally made in the mid-1920s. J.C. Penney moved ...
ALPENA — Manufacturing has been an integral part of Northeast Michigan’s economy for a long time. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, manufacturing made up 13% of all industry in the region in 2022, making it the second-largest sector behind education, health care, and social services. ...
LINCOLN — Northeast Michigan has a long and deep history with the manufacturing industry, and, in the eyes of many, that industry is on the rise. One manufacturer that exemplifies that idea of growth is Northern Precision in Lincoln, which in 2023 began efforts to expand its ...
