State of the Region 2025

REGIONAL PARTNERS | 26

LAKE COUNTY

LAKE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

2016

2025

Graduate Degree & Higher

Bachelor’s Degree

LOCAL BUSINESS INSIGHTS

Associate Degree

50% reporting increased sales 70% planning business expansions

60% increasing hiring levels 40% increasing training investments

Some College

High School Diploma

9th Grade to 12th Grade

Less than 9th Grade

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

Population

Facility Issues | Talent Development | Talent Attraction TOP PINCH POINTS:

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Created the Lake County Housing Coalition and a three-year housing plan to address critical housing needs in the community.

One of ten communities statewide accepted into Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Pilot Community Growth Academy . Participating communities host a CEDAM Economic Development Fellow to support Economic Diversification efforts and gain access to program specific resources including coaching, consulting, and funding.

Launch of Lake County Leadership Lab , a pilot program created to support emerging leaders in their civic and professional development.

* Data as of 2025

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