compelling destination for enterprises seeking both opportunity and strategic alignment with public priorities. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC EXPANSION Escanaba’s economic pipeline reflects robust growth, with McNeil estimating a possibility of 350 new jobs projected in the next 18-24 months across expanding sectors. The city’s manufacturing legacy, historically resilient, is now transitioning into advanced manufacturing, a strategic evolution supported by targeted workforce development.“We definitely have the ability to retool our workforce for what the economy may provide us,” notes McNeil, highlighting the region’s adaptive potential. Educational partnerships form the backbone of this transition. Bay College and Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District deliver cutting-edge Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, creating a talent pipeline aligned with industry needs. These institutions collaborate closely with employers to ensure skills training meets current market demands. Complementing workforce assets is Escanaba’s inventory of development-ready properties. Turnkey industrial and business park sites offer competitive advantages in both infrastructure and value.“We have land that I would consider turnkey, infrastructure ready, and I’m assuming at probably a better value Ed Legault Executive Director Vickie Micheau Executive Director Robert Micheau Executive Director deltaeda.org deltami.org visitescanaba.com DELTA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE VISIT ESCANABA DELTA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DELTA COUNTY, NO BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY! 189 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09 ESCANABA CITY, MI
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