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.

You can pay online with the link below or 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 membership certificate soon after you join and you will be sent a reminder invoice 30 days prior to next year's due date.    Remember that we have our quarterly community meetings.  We would love to see you there.  

WELCOME TO DI!

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