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Develop Iosco, Inc.

iosco county's economic development organization

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upcoming Community meeting information

Quarterly Meetings - All Community Members Invited

Develop Iosco hosts quarterly Community Meetings for business owners, community members, government representatives, and other interested parties.  These meetings will include updates from Iosco County communities about ongoing economic development activities as well as updates from Develop Iosco regarding projects.  A guest speaker will also be included on topics pertinent to business owners. Virtual and in-person attendance options will be provided. 


Meetings are scheduled the second Thursday of the month quarterly in March, June,  September and December. Doors to open at 8:30, and the program to be conducted from 9 - 11:00 am


To suggest a topic or speaker for a community meeting, please email contact@develop-iosco.org. 

2nd Quarter:

June 8 @ Plainfield Township

Eagle Pointe Plaza, 415 E. Main St., Hale MI 48739

TOPIC:  NEMCOG annual report and its impact in Iosco County

Featured Speaker:  Doug Baum, NEMCOG Executive Director

Local Speaker:  Fred Lewis, Plainfield Township Supervisor

3rd Quarter:

September 14  @ Charter Township of Oscoda

Warrior Pavilion,  6288 F41, Oscoda MI 48750 

TOPIC:  Healthcare Access in NE Michigan:  Implications for Iosco County

Featured Speaker:  Rural Health Group

Local Speaker:  Jamie Downes, Airport Manager Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority

4th Quarter (Annual Meeting Breakfast):

December 14 @ City of East Tawas 

East Tawas Community Center, 760 Newman St., East Tawas MI 48730

TOPIC:  Economic Development 101: Lessons Learned & New Opportunities

Featured Speaker:   Justin Horvath, Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership

Local Speaker:  Brent Barringer, East Tawas City Manager


In addition to being our annual meeting, this event will be a DI fundraiser/breakfast. 

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1st Quarter:

March 16 @ Burleigh Township

Whittemore Chamber Hall, 405 E Sherman St., Whittemore MI 48770 

Registration & Networking 8:30 - 9 am

Program 9 - 11am

TOPIC:  High Speed Internet in Iosco County

Featured Speaker:  Chris Scharrer, CEO of DCS Technology Design LLC and project consultant for Iosco County’s High Speed Internet Committee 

Local Speaker: Bob Leslie, Whittemore Mayor


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