US-131 Corridor Presents Opportunities for Economic Development
Communities along the US-131 in Northwest Lower Michigan including: Cadillac, Manton, Fife Lake, South Boardman, Kalkaska, Mancelona, Alba, Boyne Falls, Walloon Lake, and Petoskey are uniquely positioned for economic development efforts based on the availability of the highway, rail, broadband, trails, and outdoor recreation.
A collaborative economic development effort can help identify corridor-wide assets and opportunities that will create the conditions for economic prosperity along and beyond the US-131 corridor. This initiative provide a platform that allows communities to work together on the corridor’s most important issues.
Find out more here:
US-131 Corridor Economic Strategy (webpage).
Recently, Sarah Lucas discussed the US-131 corridor on WTCM AM-580. Listen Now
Learn about the US-131 corridor and opportunities it represents for economic development.
Public Surveys about the US-131 Corridor:
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Kalkaska business owners can take the survey at: surveymonkey.com/s/kalkaskabusiness
- Mancelona business owners can take the survey at: surveymonkey.com/s/Mancelona131business
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