Economic Development Incentives to Fund Projects - Understanding TIF
"Understanding TIF" presentation by Fleis & VandenBrink.
News
31 announcements, published plans and program updates, back to 2016.
Updated 2026-2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
The East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) and the EMCOG Regional Economic Development (RED) Team is pleased to present its 2026-2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strat…
East Central Region Housing Needs Assessment - Final Draft with Municipal Appendices
The East Michigan Council of Governments retained Bowen National Research in September 2024 for the purpose of conducting an eight-county regional Housing Needs Assessment of East…
Region G Regional Housing Partnership Plan
EMCOG has agreed to act as the lead agency in the development of a Regional Housing Partnership Plan for Region G, that includes Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mid…
2024 Update and Amendment to 2021-2025 CEDS
The CEDS was reviewed by EMCOG’s Regional Economic Development (RED) Team members for updates, which were then submitted to EMCOG’s Full Council for final approval prior to submiss…
2023 ALICE Report
This ALICE Report provides the first look at the extent of financial hardship in Michigan using ALICE metrics since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The pandemic has disrupted longstan…
EMCOG Data Access Policy Approved on January 20, 2023
This policy is intended to cover the provision of data for entities (local units of government, agencies, individuals, etc.) located in counties that pay a full countywide membersh…
EMCOG CEDS Documents Approved
2. Authorize RED Team review and approval of the 2021-2025 annual performance report, which includes the EDA CARES Covid Recovery Strategy and updated EMCOG significant employers t…
East Michigan Council of Governments GIS Data Hub
Explore the latest resources, maps and information about the EMCOG 14-County Region.
Resiliency Planning Webinars
The MSU Extension Land Use Team presents a free, live webinar 'thought leader' series to address community planning, sustainability & resiliency in a COVID and other hazards enviro…
EMCOG New 5-Year CEDS Approved January 15,2021
Following approval of the new CEDS on January 15th, EMCOG and the RED Team hosted an implementation workshop with breakout groups consistent with the five focus areas of the CEDS:…
January 15, 2021 Report to EMCOG Council and RED Team
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December 17, 2020: CALL FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
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…
November 6th Integrated Economic and Community Development Activities Report
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July 6th Integrated Economic and Community Development Activities Report
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Governor Whitmer issues Stay at Home Order until April 14
To suppress the spread of COVID-19, to prevent the state’s health care system from being overwhelmed, to allow time for the production of critical test kits, ventilators, and perso…
EMCOG Retains TIP Strategies for Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Project
The first phase of the project will kick off in January, 2020. The TIP consulting team will conduct multiple stakeholder interviews and roundtables to understand the community’s ec…
2020 M-15 Byways Corridor Management Plan
The 2020 M-15 Byways Corridor Management Plan is available for review.
Announcing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Focus Group Meetings
As part of the planning process, we are seeking the input of key stakeholders that play important roles in the economic health of the region. We invite you to participate in a disc…
EMCOG Awards $145,000 in Grants Throughout Prosperity Region 5
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). E…
Meet ALICE in the EMCOG Region
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained Employed) lives in every community. In the East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG) [1] 1 out of every 2.2 households (45%) are earning…
Prosperity Region 5 - 2019 Grant Program Application Period is Now Open
All county or municipal governments (city, village, township), downtown development authorities and economic development authorities, nonprofits, educational institutions, adult ed…
A Grant Program Call For Projects is Coming up in April, 2019
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…
EMCOG Releases 2019 CEDS Annual Assessment
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…
Summary of 2018 Region 5 Economic Performance
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 t…
Prosperity Region 5 Receive Grant Dollars from EMCOG
Eighteen projects out of 42 applications will receive a boost in funding thanks to the East Central Michigan Prosperity Region 5 Mini and Micro Grant awards announced this week fro…
2018 Mini-Grant Program Call for Projects
The second annual East Central Michigan Prosperity Region 5 Grant Program is being led by the East Michigan Council of Governments (EMCOG). This project is being funded by the Stat…
February 5, 2018 Selection of Funding Announcements, Webinars and Reports
Selected Federal Agency Announcements and Related for the Week of February 5th, 2018 - The following is a selection of recent announcements gleaned from various federal sources and…
Projects in the East Central Michigan Prosperity Region 5 Receive Grant Dollars
The first time mini-grants, funded by Michigan’s Regional Prosperity Initiative (RPI) will distribute $100,000 to projects that will support various economic development, transport…
RP-5 Talent Analysis Released
The findings of the study reveal a region facing important challenges. Perhaps the most productive role for the report is to provide a benchmark of the current status of the region…
Michigan DEQ Releases Water Strategy
Michigan's Office of the Great Lakes, along with several other state agencies, has authored a long-awaited comprehensive water strategy document. Michigan’s Water Strategy will, fo…
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