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Announcements for the week of February 5th, 2018
Published under EMCOG News
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Call for Public Comment on the Proposed CEDS, December 17, 2020
· Press Release
Recovered from the previous site's files
The East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) Proposed Five-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy(CEDS): 2021-2025 plan includes ambitious initiatives, and it is not feasible for any one organization to lead the implementation for such a large region. To meet the objectives outlined in this CEDS plan, the region must come together collectively to creatively and strategically accomplish the action items. Furthermore, this plan should be viewed as a dynamic document that invites revision and refinements as condition change.
We invite public comment on this plan which can be found at the link below. Please submit your comments no later than close of business day on January 14, 2020 to: Jane Fitzpatrick: jfitzpatrick@emcog.org
or mail them to: EMCOG East Michigan Council of Governments 3144 Davenport Avenue, Suite 200, Saginaw, MI. 48602
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Coastal Resiliency Training Workshop, 2019
· Press Release
Recovered from the previous site's files
Introduction to Coastal Dynamic and Resilience Planning at Work
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Bay-Arenac ISD, Education Services Center 4228 Two-Mile Road Bay City, MI 48706
You are Invited!
This workshop is funded in part by the Michigan Coastal Zone Management Program, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, with support by the East Michigan Council of Governments.
The workshop will be held on May 22. The workshop will provide a broad overview of Coastal Dynamics, Resilience Planning, and how changes in climate are impacting communities. In addition, the workshop will provide an engaging overview of scenario-based planning tools and how planners and local officials can use data to inform local planning.
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Published under EMCOG News
The 8-County East Central Michigan Prosperity Region 5 maintains a dashboard that measures progress/changes in several measurable metrics to monitor movement/dynamics relating to the goals, objectives and actions within the regional strategy. The metrics were determined by the PR-5 Strategic Management Team (the Collaborative) during the development of the strategy in 2014. This document is a summary of the dashboard based on the most recent update that was completed for the third quarter of 2018.
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EMCOG Seeking Program Analyst/IT Coordinator, October 2020
· Press Release
Recovered from the previous site's files
The East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) office is seeking qualified individual to apply to be a part of our staff. The Program Analyst/IT Coordinator is a two-year full-time position that will assist in the provision of technical assistance as part of a 2-year economic development initiative in the 14-county region.
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· Press Release
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Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life.
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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds Available, February 2021
· Press Release
Recovered from the previous site's files
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds Available,Time Sensitive - Respond ASAP. Notices of Intent Due No Later than March 26, 2021. Hazard mitigation funding is available in the state of Michigan as a result of federal disaster DR-4547-MI. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is seeking Notice of Intent (NOI) forms—project proposals—for eligible Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) activities. Though the funding is available statewide, funding preference will be given to jurisdictions within the declared counties for DR-4547-MI (Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, and Saginaw).
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Integrated Economic and Community Development Activities Report
· Press Release
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MIOSHA COVID-19 Emergency Rules, May 2021
· Other
Recovered from the previous site's files
These rules are promulgated by the Director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to establish requirements for employers to control, prevent, and mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among employees.
These rules shall remain in effect until October 14, 2021.
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Proposed Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS): 2021-2025
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In January 2020, the East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) engaged TIP Strategies, Inc. (TIP) to develop a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) to guide economic development efforts across the 14-county EMCOG region. Although this plan focuses on strategies to be implemented over the next 5 years, the plan was designed with long-term impacts in mind. This plan meets the requirements set forth by the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) to maintain a recognized Economic Development District (EDD).
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Region G Housing Needs Assessment Surveys (flyer), 2025
· Press Release
Recovered from the previous site's files
East-Central Michigan (Region G) Housing Needs Assessment Surveys Released:
Stakeholder Survey
Employer Survey
Resident (Public) Survey
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Regional Asset Management Communications and Coordination Summits, May 30, 2019
· Press Release
Recovered from the previous site's files
We need your input!
The management of Michigan’s transportation, water, utilities, and communications assets has become increasingly urgent as our state’s vital infrastructure is aging and deteriorating. A series of Regional Asset Management Communications and Coordination Summits are being held across the state to facilitate collaborative, coordinated and consistent Infrastructure Asset Management in Michigan. The summits are designed to:
Represent all stakeholders who use and manage Michigan’s infrastructure;
Remove barriers that hinder efficient and effective infrastructure asset management; and
Align standards and resources cross all infrastructure assets – transportation, water, utilities and communications.
Your participation in the Communication and Collaboration summits gives YOU an opportunity to share your perspective, offer ideas, and voice concerns on this important topic.
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· Press Release
Published under EMCOG News
The East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) a region consisting of 14 counties in east central Michigan has chosen Austin-and Seattle-based TIP Strategies to guide the update to the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
"We are very excited to assist EMCOG with this important work," said TIP Strategies Senior Partner Jeff Marcell, "we look forward to working closely with EMCOG in designing a blueprint that will ensure the region is positioned for a bright economic future."
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· Press Release
Published under EMCOG News
Eighteen (18) projects will receive a boost in funding thanks to the East Central Michigan Prosperity Region 5 Grant awards from the East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG). EMCOG is distributing $145,000 to projects that support various economic development, workforce development, transportation, educational, outdoor recreation/tourism and place-making initiatives throughout the 8 county Prosperity Region 5.
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· Press Release
Published under EMCOG News
The third annual East Central Michigan Prosperity Region 5 Mini-Grant Program is being led by the East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG). This project is funded by the State of Michigan as part of the state’s Regional Prosperity Initiative. The third year program includes two tiers of grants as described below. Further information, including the grant applications and instructions will be sent out within a week or two and also will be available at www.emcog.org (NOTE: the grant applications for 2019 will be different than prior years; be sure to use the correct application forms).
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· Press Release
Published under EMCOG News
EMCOG is required to submit an annual assessment of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (the CEDS) by January 31 of each year. Included in this annual assessment is an updated Appendix B, Implementation Matrix which includes progress for each action item that was scheduled to be initiated during the reporting year. Read the full press release below.
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