Newsletter 
January 2023
Upcoming Meetings
Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 2
3:30 p.m. CT
Bay West Room 115
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, February 9
8:00 a.m. CT
Bay West Room 115
Alliance Annual Meeting
Thursday, March 16
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CT
Pine Grove Country Club
All Alliance Investors are encouraged to attend. The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on the organization’s accomplishments during 2022 and to update the Investors on our plans for 2023. 
2023 Board of Directors Appointments
At the December Board meeting, the Board appointed one new Director and reappointed five current Directors to serve three-year terms ending in 2025. The Board also unanimously approved the slate of Officers for 2023. We thank all the candidates who submitted applications for their interest in volunteering with our organization.

Congratulations to all!
Newly Elected Director
Paul Meneghini, Enbridge

Re-elected Directors
Jon Coyne, BOSS Snowplow
Steve Feira, M.J. Electric
David Holmes, Breitung Township Schools
Chuck Nelson, Marshfield Clinic Health System
Benjamin Wood, Range Bank

Re-elected Officers
Chair - Russ Kassin, First National Bank & Trust
Vice-Chair - Tony Edlebeck, retired, City of Kingsford
Secretary/Treasurer - Lee Lofstrom, Industrial Development Corp.

Thank You!
We appreciate our Board of Directors for the commitment,
input and guidance they provide to the organization.
Free Cybersecurity Training by Guide Star on February 8
Join Guide Star, Loyal 2 Local, and The Alliance for a free training titled “Cybersecurity Best Practices and Insurance Requirements" (virtual and in-person) on February 8, starting at 8:00 a.m. at Bay West.

Attendees will leave with the following:
  • General cybersecurity information
  • Essential end-user cybersecurity awareness
  • Cybersecurity insurance requirements
  • Knowledge of threat/risk awareness, such as email-based compromises, social engineering, and password policies

Attendees will also have the opportunity to win one of three prizes. The prizes include a Cybersecurity Assessment (valued up to $2,000), Beats Headphones (valued at $100), and a $50 gift card to any Loyal 2 Local participant.
Foundational Leadership Training Offered
The St. Norbert College Center for Exceptional Leadership (CEL) is offering a Foundational Leadership program on the campus of Bay College in 2023. The CEL leadership development programs are for professionals at all levels of an organization.

Registration is now open for Foundational Leadership, with a registration deadline of February 3. The training will take place at Bay College West Campus. The Foundational Leadership program equips team members who are new to leadership or have been identified as high performers with the qualities, core behaviors and skills they need to become more contemplative, forward-looking drivers of an organization’s success.

Training of this quality is not typically available here and allows participants the opportunity to benefit from outside expertise and one-on-one coaching without travel time and expense. Additionally, Jon Harry from Systems Control is the local program lead for this offering.

View the St. Norbert College CEL Foundational Leadership Program details here.
Inaugural U.P. Industry Day
Connect with the Michigan Technological University talent pool at the first-ever UP Industry Day, organized by InvestUP and in collaboration with MTU and the MTEC SmartZone. The event will take place on the campus of MTU on Tuesday, February 14. It is exclusively for UP-based businesses looking to hire for internships or fill positions that require a bachelor's degree.

To learn more or to register for a table ($250 fee), please contact InvestUP staff:
Amy Berglund, Director of Business Initiatives, 906.399.4037 or aberglund@investupmi.com or
Jamie Van Buren, Operations Manager, 906.251.0592 or jvanburen@investupmi.com
2022 Social Media Engagement Results
Help us grow our followers in 2023! Follow The Alliance on Social Media.
Help us grow our followers in 2023! Follow Loyal 2 Local on Social Media.
OAUP Annual Meeting & Business Success Summit on February 16
Legislative Updates
New State Representatives Serving Dickinson County
As of 2023, Dickinson County is now represented by two State of Michigan Representatives as a result of the redistricting process finalized last year using data from the 2020 Census. The western portion of Dickinson County, including the cities of Iron Mountain and Kingsford, is now represented by Rep. Greg Markkanen, covering the 110th district. This is Markkanen’s third term in the state House. The eastern portion of Dickinson County, including the city of Norway, is now represented by a new state legislator, Rep. Jenn Hill, covering the 109th district.

View the Dickinson County District map here.
Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance
906-360-4653 | info@daeda.org | www.daeda.org