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Economic Development Week is a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). We participate locally by highlighting the economic advancements and opportunities in our region during Economic Development Week. Read more about economic advancements in the Dickinson area.

Taking place from May 12 – 16, the week recognizes and honors the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world.

Insights from The Alliance’s January Roundtable with Legal and Financial Experts Thanks to a generous grant from the DTE Foundation, The Alliance held a follow up roundtable event on January 7, 2025 with Attorney Jacob Lynch from Ryan & Lynch Law and Tony Flaminio, CPA from Fleury Singler & Co PC to answer questions concerning the Earned Sick Time Act that will go into effect on February 21, 2025. Here are some resources shared during the roundtable: Key Resources for Underst

Iron Mountain, Mich., (March 27, 2024) – The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance is pleased to announce its new executive director, Mindy Meyers. “Mindy has demonstrated leadership in community development during her tenure as program director of the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority, paired with her knowledge of the local community and her enthusiasm for continued growth in the area, made her the ideal candidate,” remarked Tony Edlebeck, chair of The Alli