Working together to achieve transformational change for Northwest Lower Michigan

Made up of over 40 business, governmental, and nonprofit partners, the Northwest Michigan Community Development Coalition collaborates to share information, align and leverage resources, and coordinate advocacy actions to drive positive economic, societal, and environmental improvements for our rural communities.

Our Shared Vision

By 2030, we will have created a more sustainable regional community by leveraging the collective power of cross-sector collaboration.

When we are successful, we will:

- See a larger share of state and federal resources flowing into our region.
- Foster deeper, productive connections with elected leaders and decision-makers to understand how they connect their work to projects and resources in their respective districts.
- Witness meaningful improvements on the shared outcomes prioritized in the Regional Community Scorecard, which supports progress toward a more thriving regional community.

ECONOMIC Spotlight: NWMI Businesses Receive $1M for Employee Training

28 businesses in NWMI will receive a total of $906,348 for employee training from the second round of fiscal year 2024 grants from the state’s Going PRO Talent Fund. These local employers will train 171 new hires and and 291 existing employees. ... (More)

SOCIAL Spotlight: New Foundation to Support Regional Students

The newly formed Northwest Education Foundation will provide financial resources for emergencies, scholarships to attend higher education, and funding for expensive tools and equipment to support student learning or post-graduation employment. ... (More)

ENVIRONMENTAL Spotlight: Former Camp Greilick Property Protected

The former Camp Greilick Property has been protected from development thanks to a collaboration between Grand Traverse County, GTR Land Conservancy, and GTR Community Foundation. The property covers 196 acres in the Boardman/Ottawa watershed. ... (More)