 |
 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
| |||||
Development Business Assistance Economic Development Economic Indicators Manufacturing Trade Transportation Workforce Development Business and Environment Agriculture Energy Fish and Fisheries Forests and Forestry Maritime Pollution Prevention Sustainable Development References Agencies & Organizations Demographics Jobs and Careers Legislative Tracking Great Lakes Priorities Legislative News |
Economic Development in the Great Lakes Region What's New | General Resources | Community Development | Rural Development Publications | State and Provincial Resources | Related Resources 
What's New Pure Michigan leader to join Google, Disney and Marriott in effort to lure foreign tourists MLive.com (2/6) Travel Michigan will join heavy hitters like Marriott International, the Walt Disney Company, and Best Western International in partnering with an organization called Brand USA to promote North American destinations overseas. Lake Erie ferry starting trips to Ohio island on Wednesday, first winter route since 2006 The Republic (2/1) Ohio's unusually warm winter is making it easier to get to Lake Erie's South Bass Island. The Miller Boat Line on Wednesday morning will begin making daily trips between Put-in-Bay and Catawba Island kah-TAW'-buh) on the mainland. In Muskegon, 'Go Blue!' has nothing to do with a university's sports team MLive.com (1/30) Muskegon, Michigan defines itself by Lake Michigan, Muskegon Lake, and the Muskegon River, aquatic assets that add to the momentum toward creating a vibrant “blue” economy in Muskegon County. Cleveland in talks with Canadian neighbors about cross-lake Erie ferry service Cleveland Leader (1/24) Port officials in Cleveland say that they're talking with officials in Port Stanley, Ontario, about the idea of a passenger ferry service across Lake Erie which could start as early as next year. Committee endorses bill to ease mine's creation Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/24) An Assembly committee recommended changes to state mining laws Tuesday designed to make it easier for Gogebic Taconite to build a massive iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin. Season ends with slight increase in Great Lakes cargo Duluth News Tribune (1/23) Poe Lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. stayed open three days past the traditional closing date of the navigation season at the request of the shipping industry, allowing the movement of more than 400,000 tons of additional cargo. The locks are scheduled to re-open March 25.
General Resources Coastal Business and Economic Development Great Lakes Sea Grant Network Sea Grant is the only program in the region specifically designed to transfer technology to marine industries and coastal businesses. National Center for Industrial Competitiveness NCIC helps technology based companies in Ohio and the Great Lakes region by providing financial, technical and management support. Northeast-Midwest Institute The Institute is a policy research center providing staff support to the House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces. Policy research focuses on invasive species, ecosystem restoration, island conservation, water management, brownfield redevelopment, economic benefits of sediment remediation, energy, and other issues important to the Great Lakes. Société de développement économique du Saint-Laurent (St. Lawrence Economic Development Council) Established in November 1985, the SODES is a non-profit organization mandated to protect and promote the economic interests of the St. Lawrence. SODES represents the St. Lawrence maritime community, which includes all public and private agencies whose activities have a direct or indirect impact on the economy of the St. Lawrence within Québec, and voices its concerns to governments with regard to the economic development and life of the St. Lawrence. Transportation and Sustainable Development Program Great Lakes Commission The program promotes sustainable, resource-based economic activity and the use, development and maintenance of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence transportation system.
Community Development Communities in PA Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Information on community development programs, initiatives and resources in Pennsylvania. Community Assistance and Financing Wisconsin Department of Commerce Information on Wisconsin's community development, and financial and technical assistance. Community Development Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development An overview of the community assistance programs provided by the state of Minnesota. Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs Information on grants, job training, technical assistance for manufacturers, educational programs for local officials, and more. Community Development Division Ohio Department of Development Listing of community development programs in Ohio offered through the offices of Housing and Community Partnerships, Energy Efficiency and Community Services.
Rural Development Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs The Institute monitors conditions in rural Illinois, provides technical assistance in economic development and transportation, evaluates rural policies and is a clearinghouse for information on rural issues. Office of Community Development, Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture OCD provides community development support through field offices to rural communities across the nation. Rural Development Field Offices U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA's Rural Development program provides financial and technical assistance programs and promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses.
Publications Coming Clean for Economic Development Northeast-Midwest Institute A resource book on environmental cleanup and economic development opportunities. Environmental Defense Newsletters Environmental Defense is a leading, national, non-profit organization who links science, economics and law to create innovative, economically practical solutions to critical environmental problems. Publications: Economic Development, Northeast-Midwest Northeast-Midwest Institute Overview of the institute's publications dealing with economic issues.
State and Provincial Resources ILLINOIS MINNESOTA Economic Development Finance Training Program (PDF) Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development The MDTED sponsors a series of economic development finance training courses for economic development practitioners. New York Buffalo-Niagara Enterprise Highlights the Buffalo-Niagara region, focusing on information on regional demographics, employers, education and career opportunities in the region. OHIO Economic Development Division Ohio Department of Development Listing of economic development programs in Ohio offered through various state offices and a review of previous economic development projects. ONTARIO Starting a Small Business in Ontario Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Information on legal, taxation, intellectual property and labor regulations. PENNSYLVANIA Building Better Communities Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development An overview of state community development programs.
Related Resources GLIN: Agencies and Organizations, Economic Development GLIN: Business Assistance in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Jobs and Careers in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Local Planning in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Manufacturing in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Sustainable Development in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Trade in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Workforce Development in the Great Lakes Region Brownfields: Sustainable Land Use (Exit GLIN) Great Lakes Commission | |
|
News | Calendar | Great Links | SOTM | E-Lists | Info Center | About GLIN The Great Lakes | Environment | Economy | Education | Maps and GIS | Tourism Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. |
||
