Networks Northwest - Talent, Business, Community Site Search

Talent
- Offender Success
- EDP
There are a multitude of jobs available throughout Northwest Michigan with competitive wages and for a variety of skill levels.
Business
- Northwest Michigan Works! Business Services
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
- Global Trade Alliance of Northern Michigan
- Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
SBDC Provides Start Up and Growing Your Business Classes in NW Michigan

The SBDC Northwest Michigan Small Business Team is here to help you and your business. We work with committed start-up ventures and existing businesses!
Community
Serving the collective vision and interests of communities in Northwest Lower Michigan

The goal of the Networks Northwest Community Development department is to be a planning resource, enabling and enhancing the region's ability to preserve and create high quality of life conditions.
About Us
Who We Are

Networks Northwest delivers programs and services for the 10 counties of Northwest Michigan. Our primary service categories are: workforce development; business & economic development; and community development. Networks Northwest is the convening agency for the Regional Prosperity Initiative in these ten counties.
News & Events
- News
- Events & Workshops
- Newsletter
News and Event Information

Networks Northwest delivers programs and services for the 10 counties of Northwest Michigan. Our primary service categories are: workforce development; business & economic development; and community development. Networks Northwest is the convening agency for the Regional Prosperity Initiative in these ten counties.

Contact Us

Contact us at: ptac@networksnorthwest.org

Cathy Fairbanks, CFCM
PTAC Program Director
cathy.fairbanks@networksnorthwest.org
Phone: 231-929-5036

Deb Donovan, CFCM
Procurement Counselor
deb.donovan@networksnorthwest.org
Phone: 231-929-5076

Suzanne Hartnett
Procurement Counselor
suzanne.hartnett@networksnorthwest.org
Phone: 231-929-5068

LeAnne Kachmarsky
Procurement Counselor
Upper Peninsula
LeAnne.Kachmarsky@networksnorthwest.org
Phone: 906-273-1661
Cell: 906-373-7411

Don Makowski, CFCM
Procurement Counselor
Upper Peninsula
don.makowski@networksnorthwest.org
Phone: 906-789-0558, ext. 1311
Cell: 906-553-9170

Testimonial

PTAC has certainly been a strategic partner for us that has allowed us to focus on selling our products with their support and input. They’ve kind of kept us on a nice path to success.
Cheryl Tallman, Founder and CEO, Fresh Baby