Help Shape the Future of Iosco County

Are you passionate about driving economic growth and creating

opportunities in Iosco County? 

Develop Iosco (DI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, powered by dedicated volunteers, working to foster a thriving local economy. As a convener and facilitator of business development and capacity-building initiatives, DI is committed to making Iosco County a premier destination for businesses and residents alike.

By joining Develop Iosco, you’ll be part of a network of changemakers dedicated to attracting investment, supporting local businesses, and enhancing the quality of life for our community.

Together, we can build a stronger, more prosperous Iosco County.

1. SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION.

You can either fill out the membership application online here or mail the application in (see download below).

2. MAKE PAYMENT.

Once you submit the online form, an online payment link will generate or you can mail in a check.  

If you submit the online application below and don't submit payment at the same time, because you intend to mail in a check or need us to generate an invoice for you, please let us know that by emailing  executivedirector@develop-iosco.org.

We will send you a notification and membership certificate soon after you join.  

Membership Update: Transition to Annual Renewal Cycle effective June 18, 2025

Over the past two years, we’ve seen exciting growth in our membership—expanding from zero to over 65 committed members. As more individuals and organizations join us, it’s become essential to create a consistent and manageable process for membership renewals.

By streamlining our systems and introducing a standardized renewal cycle, we’re now operating more efficiently—ensuring that every dollar of your membership dues goes further. 

To support our growth and better serve members, we are implementing a fixed annual membership renewal cycle. Beginning this year, all members will be invoiced each November, with payment due by January 31 of the following year—starting with the 2026 membership cycle.  

This transition will:

• Simplify recordkeeping
   
• Ensure clear, consistent renewal communication
   
• Align all members on the same calendar-based schedule
   

We’re grateful for your support and excited to continue building momentum together.

Individuals, Non-Profit/Civic Organizations,  and Businesses Membership Benefits:

- Your name or organization listed on the Develop Iosco website and annual report

- Your name or organization listed in our presentations at each quarterly community meeting and special event

- Grant writing support (up to 20 hours per year, more info below)

- Routine email communication regarding economic development opportunities

- Quarterly community-specific meetings to provide status update on economic development projects that impact Iosco County residents, businesses, and community leaders

- Opportunities to volunteer on economic development committees/projects that have an impact on quality of life for Iosco County residents and businesses i.e., high speed internet, childcare, housing, and countywide tourism

- Opportunities to participate in surveys to identify economic development community needs 

- In-person annual report presentation through attendance at meetings as requested

If you would like to offer more financial support to DI, consider a sponsorship. https://develop-iosco.org/sponsorship

In addition to the benefits listed above, Units of Government receive:

- Invitations to quarterly community meetings to provide status update on economic development projects that impact Iosco County residents, businesses, and community leaders

- Coordination and collaboration on economic development projects with local and state partners that have an impact on quality of life for Iosco County residents and businesses 

- Letters of support for proposed grant-funded projects initiated by the local unit of government as requested

- Written status reports on DI-coordinated economic development projects impacting a specific unit of government as requested