Networks Northwest Board

Chief Elected Official: Chris Christensen
Board Chair: Nicole Sulak
Chief Executive Officer: Janie McNabb

The Networks Northwest Board is a public-private partnership board administering a variety of programs for the 10-county area of Northwest Michigan.

Purpose:

The Board has these primary purposes:

To provide strategic resources (data, leadership, education, publications, models, staff time, funds, etc.) for the region’s economic and community vitality.

To provide a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for use by community officials, businesses and organizations.

To discuss and create macro-level recommendations for impact around the core elements of the CEDS.

To connect and support regional networks around topics related to economic and community vitality.

To provide oversight for financial and operational effectiveness. This is done largely through three committees: Executive/Governance; Finance/Audit; Career Education Advisory Council. If you would like agendas or minutes for any of these committees, please contact Networks Northwest at 231-929-5000.

Workforce Development Board

Click to view the Networks Northwest Board Public Comment Policy. (pdf)

Click here to access the Board Portal.

Click on the image above to download a pdf of the Board & Committee Meeting Schedule.

If you would like minutes from any previous meetings, please contact Networks Northwest at 231-929-5000.

Antrim ∙ Benzie ∙ Charlevoix ∙ Emmet ∙ Grand Traverse ∙ Kalkaska ∙ Leelanau ∙ Manistee ∙ Missaukee ∙ Wexford

PO Box 506 ∙ Traverse City, MI 49685-0506 ∙ Phone (231) 929-5000 ∙ Fax (231) 929-5012 ∙ networksnorthwest.org

Networks Northwest and Northwest Michigan Works! are supported by the State of Michigan and are proud partners of the American Job Center Network. Projects may be funded with the authorized and appropriate use of federal funds. Contact Networks Northwest for additional information. Equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and service are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may call the Michigan Relay Center by dialing 711.

The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix