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DYLLAN WALKER: Manistee chamber is the key to a complicated map
Manistee County has become a beacon on the map of Michigan communities. A place where many people come to vacation, only to leave wishing they could live here. Visitors watch with envy as residents relax on a Sunday afternoon instead of returning home for their work week. We have everything we need right here: a…
Read MoreMARC MILLER: Economic development ‘elevator spiel’ focuses on five projects
When talking to prospective entrepreneurs, or even when meeting new people, I will often ask, “what is your elevator spiel?” This is a 30-second pitch that you can use to convince a VIP that your project or idea matters and will have an impact. Regardless of your line of work or your volunteer activities, practicing a…
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