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IONIA COUNTY
At the Ionia County Economic Alliance (ICEA) , your business is our business. We are a nonprofit organization that offers free business assistance services to current and prospective Ionia County companies. For over twenty years, ICEA has collaborated with business and community leaders to ensure long- term economic prosperity for Ionia County. Ionia County residents recognize the positive impact this work has on our communities, from the increase in quality employment opportunities to the multiplier effect that growing businesses have on our economy. Long-term, sustainable economic growth is the goal of the ICEA. By support- ing existing businesses in Ionia County while attracting new business to the area, ICEA will provide a firm foundation for future growth of the county. Our Goal is to “Make Ionia County a Better Place to Live, Work, and Play!”
PEOPLE KEY INITIATIVES
Identify and act on opportunities to develop skills among young people
Work with educators and industry professionals to create new opportunities to directly inform and engage high school students including arranging business visits into schools and career fairs.
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Collaborate with industry and educators to develop training pipelines, allowing Ionia County high school students to seamlessly transition into local business internships, co-ops, work study, and other opportunities. Launch a tech-related initiative during Tech Week.
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4 Leverage employer network to help increase workforce training program enrollment throughout the county.
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