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: NW MI Regional Juried Exhibition Open Now

The Dennos Museum Center is hosting the 2025 Northwest Michigan Regional Juried Exhibition through May 25. The exhibit features artwork made by regional artists over the last year and is juried by an arts professional outside of the region. ... (More)

SOCIAL Spotlight: Zoning atlas launched in GT County

A zoning atlas to identify areas for housing development and infrastructure expansion will be launched in Grand Traverse County, which will help determine opportunities for increasing access to housing in local communities. ... (More)

ENVIRONMENTAL Spotlight: SEEDS Celebrates 25 Years

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)