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Since 2015, leaders across Newaygo County have partnered with The Right Place to drive long-term job creation and economic prosperity—resulting in more than $215.8M in capital investment and 775 new jobs through successful business retention, expansion, and attraction efforts. As the county continues to grow and diversify, this new strategic plan builds on that momentum and positions Newaygo County for its next chapter of opportunity. We invite you to join us as we shape the future of our communities together. NEWAYGO COUNTY
PEOPLE KEY INITIATIVES
1 Build diverse educational pathways and career exploration programs by expanding partnerships between schools, employers, and higher education. Support youth retention and talent development 2 3 Support Michigan Works! West Central through MICareerQuest, with participation from Newaygo County schools and employers. Promote internship/work-study opportunities (15x annually) with local employers. Create a unified leadership development strategy to reduce fragmentation and resistance to change across jurisdictions. Develop and strengthen leadership throughout Newaygo County 1 2 3 Develop a local government roundtable focused on economic development leadership/growth, prioritizing elected officials at townships, cities, and villages. Host Newaygo County Leadership Empowerment & Advancement Program (NCLEAP), including crossover with other local/regional leadership cohorts if applicable. 4 Host future leader session focused on local governance.
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