PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n C2AE www.c2ae.com C2AE is an Architecture and Engineering firm with 8 offices and 135 employees across Michigan and New York State. As the world moves rapidly forward, we help clients navigate the current with straightforward and enduring solutions. Through underground infrastructure, surface transportation, buildings, and a combination, we empower communities to envision the world to come. n Delta County Economic Development Alliance www.deltaeda.org The Delta County Chamber has supported business interests for over 100 years! Being a community leader fostering a healthy business environment. The EDA supports the vision that attracts and grows businesses, while attracting talent. Visit Escanaba shares the wonderful places & events to visit in Delta County throughout the year. Looking ahead, the city’s priorities remain sharply focused, driving employment growth and expanding housing supply to sustain momentum. “Ultimately, our philosophy is that private investment has to support our public investment long term,” McNeil explains.This includes proactive outreach to attract new industries and entrepreneurs while maintaining fiscal responsibility. With infrastructure in place and partnerships flourishing, Escanaba is positioned not just to grow, but to create lasting economic resilience. “We’re only in maybe the second or third inning of this kind of renaissance in our area,” observes McNeil, underscoring the untapped potential for businesses and investors. From workforce housing initiatives to turnkey development sites, Escanaba combines Midwestern values with strategic execution, offering both immediate opportunities and long-term growth prospects. For enterprises seeking competitive advantages in an authentic community, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula now presents a compelling proposition. 192 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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