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 The Upper Peninsula Collaborative Development Council (UPCDC) is made up of local economic developers, as recognized by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), from the 15 counties across Upper Michigan which make up Region 1of the MEDC's Collaborative Development Council.
The Collaborative Development Council (CDC) is a partnership between local and regional economic development agencies and the MEDC. The Council's purpose is to provide strategic direction and programmatic input to the MEDC senior leadership team. This working group is intended to help advance the state of Michigan's economic development through strengthening the relationships, leveraging the assets and improving the flow of communication and project management between the MEDC and local partners.
MEDC Collaborative Development Council Members
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Organization |
| John Avery |
Michigan Economic Developer's Association |
| Amy Clickner |
Lake Superior Community Partnership |
| Stephen Cassin |
Macomb County Planning and Economic Development |
| JoAnn Crary |
Saginaw Future Inc. |
| Karl Dehn |
Battle Creek Unlimited |
| Janno Hanna |
Wayne County EDGE |
| George Jackson |
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation |
| Janice Karcher |
Genessee Regional Chamber of Commerce |
| Ron Kitchens |
Southwest Michigan First |
| Birgit Klohs |
The Right Place, Inc. |
| Paul Krutko |
Ann Arbor SPARK |
| Matt McCauley |
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments |
| Diane Rekowski |
Northeast Michigan Council of Governments |
| Don Schurr |
Greater Gratiot Development Corp |
| Irene Spanos |
Oakland County Planning and Community Affairs |
| Randy Thelen |
Lakeshore Advantage |
| Bob Trezise |
Lansing Economic Area Partnership |
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Upper Peninsula Collaborative Development Council
| Amy Clickner - Marquette County |
Kathy Reynolds - Alger County |
| Kristen Claus - Sault Ste. Marie |
Laurie Jasmin - Schoolcraft County |
| Nancy Douglas - Menominee County |
Beth Allen - Ontonogan County |
| Phil Musser - Keewenaw County |
Vicki Schwab - Delta County |
| Roy Kemppainen - Village of Baraga |
Bruce Orttenburger - Dickinson County |
| Cathi Cole - MEDC |
Donna LaCourt - MEDC |
| Carmen Pittenger - Luce County |
Kathy Noel - Chippewa County |
| Bob LaFave - Village of L'Anse |
Lois Ellis - Marquette County |
| Julie Melchiori - Iron County |
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Our Regional Team
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Cathi Cole
Business Development Manager
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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Nick Sekmistrz
Community Assistance Specialist
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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Donna LaCourt
International Trade Development Manager
Agriculture & Rural Development
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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Chris Bosio
International Trade Development Manager
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
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Derek Bush
Regional Economic Development Liaison
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Doug DeYoung
Government Relations Liaison
Northern Michigan Regional Chamber Alliance
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