Latest News

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.

Childcare isn't just a family issue — it's an economic development issue.

The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program (MI Tri-Share) is a workforce development initiative that allows Michigan employers to offer childcare.

New resource for home-based childcare businesses Childcare SPARK is a first-of-its-kind program that combines expertise from business development, childcare operations, and childhood development organizations into a business accelerator model. The program assists entrepreneurs who are interested in understanding, launching, operating, and growing home-based childcare businesses. The self-paced program matches participants with mentors who guide them through the process step b