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Business Retention & Expansion

Regularly meeting with local employers to learn about their goals, challenges, and opportunities. These conversations help us advocate for your needs and tailor support where it matters most.

Resource Navigation & Connections

We help businesses access:

  • Workforce development resources
  • State or federal incentives
  • Financing and capital partners
  • Training programs and technical assistance
  • Local government contacts and permitting support

Problem Identification & Solutions

If your business is experiencing barriers - regulatory, financial, workforce-related, or supply-chain-related - our team works with partners across the region to identify solutions quickly and effectively.

Advocacy for the Business Community

Your insights help shape the Chamber’s broader economic development strategy. We use the information gathered through retention visits to advocate for policies and investments that strengthen our local economy.

Legislative Advocacy
Advocacy Request Form

When to Reach Out

You should contact us when:

  • Expanding or investing in new equipment
  • Adding or reducing employees
  • Facing permitting, zoning, or regulatory challenges
  • Needing help navigating local or state programs
  • Exploring new markets or partnerships
  • Looking for data, insights, or technical assistance
  • Wanting to share how business is going—good or bad, we want to hear it!

No issue is too small. Early conversation helps us support you better.

Who to Contact

Andrew Stafford
 Director of Economic Development
 Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce
 📧 Development@manisteechamber.com
 📞 (231) 723-2575

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