.png/:/rs=h:259,cg:true,m/qt=q:95)
quarterly community meetings
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 ongoing projects. A guest speaker will also be included on topics pertinent to business owners. Virtual and in-person attendance options are provided.
Meetings rotate locations throughout the county and are scheduled the second Thursday of the month quarterly in March, June, September and December. Doors open at 8:30 and the program is conducted from 9 - 11:00 am
To suggest a topic or speaker for a community meeting, please email contact@develop-iosco.org.
2025 Community meeting Dates
2025 Meeting Dates
March 13
June 12
September 11
December 4 (Annual Meeting)
1st qtr. community meeting in whittemore
TOPIC: The Future of Healthcare in Iosco County
Location: Whittemore Chamber of Commerce, 405 E. Sherman St., Whittemore 48770
Program:
- Welcome/Networking 8:30 - 11 a.m.
- Main Program 9 - 10:30 a.m.
- Networking 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Local Speaker: Bob Leslie, Whittemore Mayor
Our keynote speaker was Mike Erickson, President MyMichigan Health (Saginaw, Standish & Tawas)
In August 2024, Mike was named President of MyMichigan Medical Centers in Saginaw, Standish, Tawas and Towne Center. Prior to that, Mike was the President of MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. Mike joined MyMichigan Health in 2008. He held prior roles as System Vice President, Professional Services as well as System Vice President, Support Services.
Prior to joining MyMichigan Health, Mike was with Catholic Health Initiatives from 1997-2008, where he held several positions of increasing scope with his final being Assistant Vice President at St. Joseph Medical Center located in Towson, Maryland. Prior to that, Mike was at Pekin Hospital located in Pekin, Illinois from 1994-1997 as Director of Clinical Engineering. Mike also served in the U.S. Army for 14 years, 5 active duty and 7 years reserve and national guard, receiving an honorable discharge.
Mike holds a Master of Science in Technology Management, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Management Studies, all from the University of Maryland University College. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Mike is married to Annmarie and has 4 children: Michael a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Collin a graduate of the University of Michigan, Jack a senior at Albion College and Jessica a sophomore at Grand Valley University.
2024 Community meetings
1st Quarter 2024:
March 14
Location: Grant Township, Sand Lake Community Center (4059 Indian Lake Rd., National City)
Registration & Networking: 8:30 - 9 am
Program: 9 - 11am
TOPIC: Multiple topics including MEDC small business hub grants for Iosco County; the M-55 Pure Michigan Byway initiative; updates on current DI initiatives and much more.
Featured Speaker: Joe Carr, Target Alpena
2nd Quarter 2024:
June 13
Held in Tawas Township
Host Location: IRESA, https://www.ioscoresa.net/, 27 N. Rempert Rd., Tawas City MI 48763
Topic: Workforce Development’s Ties to Economic Development - Panel Discussion
The meeting agenda and highlights of speakers and topics was as follows:
· IRESA Superintendent, Jamie Cain, shared information related to educational impacts in Iosco County.
· Ken Cook, Executive Director of Iosco County’s Economic Development Commission (ioscoedc.org), presened information on how the EDC serves Iosco businesses.
· A Workforce Development Panel Discussion featuring Jamie Cain (IRESA Superintendent), Pam O’Loughlin (COO @ MI Works Region 7B) and Marvin Pichla (Alpena Community College, Oscoda Campus Director) addressed a number of questions on this very important topic.
· DI Initiatives & Committee Updates on childcare, tourism, small business development, high speed internet, environmental concerns and grant writing were presented.
3rd Quarter 2024:
September 19
Held in AuSable Township (https://ausabletwp-mi.gov/)
Location: AuSable Township Hall, 4420 North U.S. 23, Au Sable, MI 48750
Local Speaker: Eric Strayer, AuSable Superintendent
Featured Speaker: Lindsey Clark, MEDC
Senior Community Development Manager
Regional Development Region 3 & Eastern Upper Peninsula
Topic: Community Development/Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC)
Learn more about RRCs:
https://www.miplace.org/programs/redevelopment-ready-communities/
4th Quarter 2024: Annual Meeting
December 5
Host: City of Tawas CityLocation: Tawas Bay Beach Resort
Local Speaker: Annge Horning, Tawas City Manager
Featured Topic: Economic Development Advocacy
Featured Speakers: Nikki Devitt & Warren Call, NE Michigan Chamber Alliance
Networking/Breakfast: 8 – 9:00 amProgram: 9 – 11:00 am