Alliance for Economic Success Seeking Nominees for its Board of Directors
Candidates to Interview for Multi-County, Multi-Township Plans and Strategy
Pulbic Invited to November 18 Interviews
Pulbic Invited to November 18 Interviews
Understanding Wind Forums Report Results, Welcome Questions
Vogue Theatre-Advertisement for Bids
"Greater Bear" Watershed Plan Steering Committee Meets October 19
Onekama Government Merger Report Issues by Citizen's Research Council
Draft Report Issued with Responses to Wind Energy Questions
Report Issued about Community Survey for Understanding Wind Energy Initiative
E2S Launches this Week
Sep. 20, 2011 - Understanding Wind Energy Forums to be Held Oct. 7-8 in Manistee and Benzie Counties
Understanding Wind Energy Forums to be Held Oct. 7-8 in Manistee and Benzie Counties
E2S Launches This Week
Information About Understanding Wind Initiative Available at Website
Sept. 20 Public Meeting to Help Prepare Plan for Bear lake and Bear Creek-"The Greater Bear Watershed Plan"
Bear Lake and Bear Creek Watershed is Focus of Aug. 30 Open Meeting
Reminder! Everyone's Invited! New Manistee River and Lake Michigan Access Facilities Dedicated on Aug. 31
Four Townships Partner to Issue RFP to Develop Collaborative Master Plan
Report Issued on Wind Energy Landscape Symposium
Designs for Onekama Parks and Water Access Unveiled on Aug. 24
New Manistee River and Lake Michigan Access Dedications set for Aug. 31
Input Sought on Bear Lake and Bear Creek Watershed Plan
Oleson Foundation Grants $50,000 to Vogue Theatre Restoration
Preliminary Inforamtion Available from Manistee/Benzie Wind Energy Symposium
Wind Energy Survey Begins
How will Wind Energy Look in our Communities?
July 6 Macalester College Symposium Involves Manistee/Benzie Residents
July 6 Macalester College Symposium Involves Manistee/Benzie Residents
Public Invited to June 28 Bear Lake/Bear Creek Watershed Plan Committtee Meeting
June 16 Forum to Connect Businesses with Funding
Request for Proposals: Manistee County Seeks Applications for Program Coordinator
The Historice Vogue Theatre of Manistee is Seeking Qualified Candidates for the Theatre Manager Position
“Understanding Wind Energy Initiative” Provides Work/Learning Experience for Area Photographers
June 16 Forum Focuses on Connecting Businesses with Capital
Jun. 3, 2011 - June 8 Forum will Present a Single Government Option for Onekama Township and Village
June 8 Forum will Present a Single Government Option for Onekama Township and Village
Macalester College Research Team Chosen as Lead Consultant for Understanding Wind Initiative
June 16 Forum Focuses on Funding for Manistee and Benzie Businesses
Students Pack Greater Bear Watershed Plan Steering Committee Meeting
Vogue Open House Donations Exceed Rotary Challenge Grant
Historic Vogue Theatre of Manistee Board Selects Officers, Sets Agenda for Theatre Restoration
Request for Proposal Issued for Vogue Theatre Capital Campaign Materials
Recruiting Participants for the Michigan Wind Energy Landscape Symposium
One Government or Two? Concept to be Presented and Discussed at Onekama Community Forum on June 6
Historic Vogue Theater Theatre of Manistee Nonprofit Formed to Restore, Reopen Theater
Packed House Visions a Revitalized Honor
Onekama Community Access Initiative Begins: Beckett & Raeder Firm Selected for Site Designs and Engineering Work
Centra Wellness Network Unveiled
Understanding Wind Energy Initiative Hosts Wind Energy Landscape Symposium
Honor Area Restoration Project Announces New Website
DNR Fisheries Report Issued for Manistee Lake
Small Village, Grand Vision
Everyone Invited to April 18 “Envision Honor” Forum
Everyone Invited to April 18 “Envision Honor” Forum
Wind Energy Experts to be Screened by Township Leadership Team
Community Invited to Final Interviews with Onekama Coastal Parks Grant Finalists
Get Farming/Keep Farming Forum set for April 7
Envision Honor on April 18
Fourth Wind Energy Community Forum Set for March 24, 2011 in Frankfort
Contractors Selected to Lead Architectual Design and Construction to Restore Vogue Theatre
Leadership Team Forming for "Greater Bear" Watershed Plan
Onekama Government Project is Focus of March 23 Forum
What are Your Questions About Wind?
What are Your Questions About Wind?
What are Your Questions About Wind?
Onekama Community Participates in Exploring Village/Township Consolidation
RFP Issued Seeking Lead Architect and Construction Supervisor for the Vogue Theatre Restoration
Request for Proposal Issued for Design, Engineering, and Implementation Plan for Onekama Parks and Access Sites
New Vogue Theatre Restoration Fund Receiving Donations
Vogue Theatre Project Begins
Special Manistee County Green Team Committee Meeting
Michael Moore to Champion Vogue Theatre Revitalization
Project to Help Manistee, Benzie County Communities Plan for Wind Energy
Onekama Village and Township Seeking Questions About Consolidation Project
Senator Stabenow Regional Manager to Review Farm to School Program at Onekama on Feb. 3
$34,000 Grant Awarded to Design and Engineer Onekama Coastal Parks
Honor Revitalization Grant Kick Off Set for Feb. 7
Village of Onekama and Onekama Township to Consider Consolidation
Free Energy Saving Seminar
Honor Team Selects Contractor to Begin Village Revitalization
“MICHIGAN’S NEW NORMAL”
Jan. 25 Forum will Help Guide Manistee Strategies
Jan. 25 Forum will Help Guide Manistee Strategies
Rainbows at Rainbow Bend!
Fishing Platforms Completed on Big Manistee River
Fishing Platforms Completed on Big Manistee River
Community Forums Scheduled to Help City Update Strategic Plan
Honor Revitalization Interviews Set for January 10, Public Encouraged to Attend and Assist
Honor Issues Request for Proposal for Village Revitalization
Community Invited to “Celebrate Local Foods” on Nov. 17 at Onekama School
Everyone Wins with Farm to School Initiative
Tim Ervin Recognized for Vision, Innovation, and Leadership
Community Mental Health Agency Issues RFP to “Connect People with Services”
Oleson Foundation Grants Funds for Trail and Fishing Platform on Bear Creek at Spirit of the Woods
USDA Makes Grant to Support Farm to School Project
Request for Proposals:
AES Seeking Applications for Energy Audits of Government Facilities
AES Seeking Applications for Energy Audits of Government Facilities
Onekama Plan Paves Way for Community and State
“A Catalyst for Positive Change": Results of County-wide Visioning Reported by Manistee County Community Foundation
Local Agencies collaborate to Support Business
Manistee County Representatives to participate in Michigan Port Collaborative Spring 2010 Summit
Manistee County Community Foundation receives grant to support "Explore the Shores" program
Alliance for Economic Success Has Received Proposals to Perform Energy Audits for Government Owned Facilities in Manistee County
Community Foundation Requests Proposals for Mini-Grants
Governor Holds Roundtable in Traverse City to Discuss Initiatives to Help Grow Michigan’s Economy, Create Jobs
Alliance for Economic Success is seeking Proposals for Energy Audits in government-owned facilities in Manistee County, Michigan
Mariah Power and MasTech Wind Announce Execution of New Supply Agreement
EDCs Align Efforts for Broadband Availability
"Connect Manistee County" Embraces Internet Service Companies
Future Manistee Forum Set For February 11, 2010
$125,000 Energy Efficiency Grant Awarded To Manistee County
Alliance for Economic Success Seeking Nominees for its Board of Directors
Nominations Sought to Explore the Shores in Manistee County
Public Hearing Set for Onekama Joint Master Plan
Manistee County Uses Water to be a Global Destination
Manistee County Seeks Proposals to Provide Recycling Services
Effort Underway to "Connect Manistee County"
Two Manistee County Reps Serve on Michigan Port Collaborative Steering Committee
Revitalizing Vogue Theatre and Iron Works is the Goal of RFQ
Business and Community Leader Cyndy Fuller to Direct Manistee County's Alliance for Economic Success
September 26 Celebration Marks Achievment for Manistee and Michigan
Local Governments Consider Participation in County-wide Recycling Initiative
Manistee's New Film Business Pays Dividends for Portage Lake Watershed
Brand Manistee County Project Seeks Input
The Gateway to M-22: Communities Announce Grant to Develop Businesses and Jobs Along M-22 Corridor in Onekama and Arcadia Townships
A Destination of Choice: City of Manistee Expands Access to World Class Fishery
CEO of Coldwell Banker Will Lead Ground Breaking of New Manistee County Mixed Use Development
More Good News for Manistee - Mariah Power Announces HIgh Wind Version of Windspire(R) Wind Turbine
Windspire(R) Wind Turbine, Now Manufactured in Manistee, Powers Okalahoma's First Eco Express Car Wash
Annual Preservation Celebration Announced - National Geographic Adventure Editor to be Featured Speaker
Manistee County Launches Area's First Branding Initiative
Becoming a Community of Choice: City of Manistee Seeks Input on City Services
Manistee Residents Have New Tool To Protect Natural Resources and Recycle
ABC's "20/20" To Feature Windspire Wind Turbine, Manufactured in Manistee, in Special Episode June 19, 2009
Manistee-Benzie Entrepreneur Program Gets High Marks
Manistee Area Candidates Sought for June 17 Auditions
Onekama School Childcare Takes a Leap with $50,000 USDA Grant
USDA Rural Development Announces 2009 funding for Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
Cooperative Effort Again Underway to Provide Information About Commercial Fishing Net Locations
Onekama Marine Memorial Day Tournament To Be On National Television
Windspire (R), Now Locally Produced in Manistee, Installed on Season Finale of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
"Windspiration Celebration" Available to All
Northpoint Industries, Inc. Awarded a Lucrative New Contract
Grant Supports Implementation of Onekama Community Joint Master Plan
In today’s world everyone understands that recycling is important, but what if we could reduce the need to recycle?
New Location Announced by Manistee County Community Foundation
"Doing the Work that America Needs Done". A Rock Star?
Arthur Street Pier Design To Be Unveiled at April 2 Community Meeting
Mommy Millionaire Inspires Northwest Michigan
Alliance for Economic Success Announces Executive Director Transition
City of Manistee to Host Community Forum on Strategic Plan
State Approves Manistee County Recreation Plan
An Historic Moment: Village and Township Join Forces
$18,000 Grant To Help Implement Onekama Community Master Plan And Portage Lake Forever Watershed Plan
Manistee County Launches Phase Two of Recycling Initiative
New Regional Affiliation To Support Manistee County Community Foundation
AES Consultant Attains Small Business Consulting Certification
Mariah Power and MasTech Forge Agreement To Begin Volume Manufacturing Of Small Wind Power Systems
Consultant sought for Manistee County Branding Project
FISH ON! New Manistee Lake Pier Will Mix Business with Pleasure
New seminar schedule available to Michigan companies interested in learning about best business processes and best practices in the healthcare industry.
Onekama Community Open House on November 25th will focus on Joint Master Plan
City of Manistee Seeks Qualified Candidates to Conduct Audit of City Services
The Alliance for Economic Success (AES) moves to a new office location on October 13th, 2008.
“Amazing What You Can Get Done!” – Final Report Summarizes Progress under Kellogg Foundation EnVision Manistee County Implementation Grant
If you’re interested in Manistee County artists, information about museums, exhibits, shows and festivals, look no further than a new website, launched after six months of development by the Arts and Culture Alliance (ACA) of Manistee County.
“Out of the Darkness and Into the Light”
Manistee-Benzie Micro-Business Effort Spells Recovery
Manistee-Benzie Micro-Business Effort Spells Recovery
Governor Annouces Support of Local Company - MasTech Manufacturing
Energy, Leadership, Economy: Conferences Look to the Future
West Shore Partnership with Munson To Bring MSU Medical Students to Manistee
Fairbanks accepts Assistant Position at Alliance for Economic Success
West Shore’s Partner Wins National Quest for Quality Prize
Volunteers take to the air, water and streets: July 20-27 marks Portage Lake Watershed Week
RFP issued for consultant to help develop entrepreneur support system for region
AES Seeks Candidates for Position Opening
“Angel Fund” Considered to Support Business and Jobs in Manistee and Mason Counties
Onekama's Community Plan: A Meeting to Talk About It
RFP Issued to Develop Brand Identity to Market Manistee County
USDA Approval Nears for Two Grants for Manistee County
Leadership Team Formed to Support Onekama Community Master Plan
Slots Still Open for USDA Grant Workshop for Manistee County
State Approves Portage Lake Watershed Forever Plan
2008 enVision Youth Solutions Grants Announced
Funding for Manistee County: USDA Workshop Will Focus on Making It Happen!
Preventing the Unthinkable in Manistee County
Designs for Manistee Lake: MSU Presents Final Designs on May 29
Efforts have renewed for the 2008 fishing season to help Lake Michigan boaters in the vicinity of Manistee County know about the location of commercial fishing nets. Area commercial fishing net locations are now available.
Onekama Community Visioning Meeting - First Step Toward a Joint Master Plan
Design for Manistee Lake Pier at Stronach: Ideas and Input Wanted
Charter Township of Filer to Hold Open House on Planning Activities
Manistee Area Rail Relocation Feasibility Study Subject of April 24, 2008 Information Forum
"Smart Money" event to be held in Manistee on Thursday April 24th
National Association of Physically Handicapped Adds Newest Chapter in Manistee
Consultant Interviews Scheduled for Onekama Joint Master Planning Process
Entrepreneurs from Manistee-Benzie Cooperative Effort Celebrate Completion of Business Training
Citizen Planner Program offers "Smart Growth" training through a grant from the Manistee County Community Foundation
Manistee County Recycling Report Issued and Community Meetings Planned for Additional Input
AES Appoints Three New Board Members
Manistee Municipal Marina Offers More Opportunities to Wheelchair-Bound Anglers
Deborah Nale named consultant for Manistee Small Business and Technology Development Center
Are you a local business that wants to learn how to become a government supplier?
A Request for Proposals has been issued by the Village of Onekama and Onekama Township in an effort to develop a joint master plan.
Online Survey Seeking Input for Manistee's Economic Future
2008 Manistee County Envision Solutions Grant Cycle Announced by United Way and Community Foundation
Comments Invited on Six Design Concepts for Manistee Lake
Parks Named Fellow of American College of Healthvare Executives
Are You Dreaming of Starting your own Business? If the answer is “yes” then you won’t want to miss this entrepreneurial workshop.
Brethren Open House Invites Input for County Recreation Plan
Manistee County Community Foundation Seeks Administrative Assistant
Manistee Lake design options to be presented February 13 by MSU Small Town Design Initiative.
Manistee Rivers Film Festival coming February 9th. This is the capstone of five months of work by Manistee High School Advance Placement Environmental Science students learning about needs, uses and challenges involving the Manistee Rivers.
An RFP is being issued for construction of two universally accessible fishing piers on Manistee Lake.
If you want a say in how people will play, recreate and generally have fun in Manistee County, you won’t want to miss one of two open forums to express your views.
Employers with questions about labor laws are encouraged to attend the “2008 Annual Western Michigan Agriculture Labor and Local Employer Meeting.”
Information forums to be held regarding agricultural grant opportunities
What do you think about recreation in Manistee County? We want to hear about it!
Eight community meetings have been scheduled to seek input about current and future recycling in Manistee County.
Milestones in Business: 2007-2008 Annual Report from the Micro-Business Initiative
Seventeen new micro businesses have been created in the first six months of the Manistee-Benzie County Micro Business Initiative.
Two initiatives are underway to better understand the options and opportunities for properties surrounding Manistee Lake, a Rail Relocation Assessment Project and the Michigan State University Small Town Design Initiative.
Increased fishing access in Manistee County supported by Great Lakes Fishery Trust Grant to AES.
Laura Heintzelman has been named Executive Director of the Manistee County Community Foundaion.
Hundreds of people that live, work, and recreate in Manistee County's Portage Lake watershed have put a plan in place that is second to none and their goals are not modest: to protect the Portage Lake watershed forever. A draft Portage Lake Watershed Forever Plan is now available for everyone to review and provide comment.
The Women's Economic Resource Center of Manistee has a new location, see News Release for more.
How did your business benefit from the Macabre Manistee County festivities? What did you see that could be improved? Offer your feedback to help shape "Macabre Manistee County 2008"!
AES will facilitate a Manistee County Recycling Initiative to involve all interests in establishing the direction for recycling in the county.
You are invited to a Community Input Open House on November 10, 2007, regarding the draft Portage Lake Watershed Forever Plan. To learn more see the attached news release and flyer.
A program is being offered titled "Measurably Smarter Choices for Growth" to bring ideas to growing companies.
Multi-use swimming pool to be built in Manistee County with private donation and collaboration between the City of Manistee and the school system
A community-wide process to help design the future use of property surround Manistee Lake begins on Thursday, October 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Easter Seals rewards a grant to Manistee County Community Foundation to follow up the recently completed 10 -month visioning process coordinated by the Alliance for Economic Success.
The national 2007 Women’s Economic Development Outreach (WEDO®) Tour is coming to Manistee, Michigan on Thursday, October 18.
Onekama Township is pleased to report that water quality samples taken from popular swimming areas around Portage Lake this summer met state standards for total body contact.
Out with the old and in with the new is the name of the game today in Manistee County with the changing of the name of its Economic Development Office to the Alliance for Economic Success.
Fifty fish have enabled a family of four to thrive in pretty cool places. Read this news release to learn more about an entrepreneurial family in Manistee County!
“It’s about income!” That is the focus of two dynamite individuals who are making a visit to Manistee this Friday.
A sparkling new Manistee County Blacker Airport Terminal capturing the look and feel of Manistee County with the latest in modern airport convenience and aeronautics technology will be officially opened on Saturday, September 22, 2007.
The implementation of a year-long, county-wide visioning process involving over 700 people will continue with 12 grants totaling $85,000 announced today by the Manistee County Community Foundation.
Public Sector Consultants to support the development of a new organizational strategy for the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce.
Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, the MSU Small Town Design Initiative community meeting to discuss design concepts for the Manistee Lake area has been postponed.
Desk top publishing, custom jewelry and a new devotional book about the 23rd Psalm are examples of new products being successfully sold by entrepreneurs in a project coordinated by Manistee County Economic Development Office.
Michigan State University Small Town Design Initiative’s (STDI) landscape architect students will start working with community members on new conceptual designs for Manistee Lake in support of the potential relocation of the rail system.
The Manistee County Planning Commission announced today that the Spicer Group, based in Saginaw, Michigan, has been selected to work with all interests to complete a Department of Natural Resources-Approved County Recreation Plan for Manistee County.
A Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P) to complete an Economic Development Plan and Marketing Strategy for Manistee Lake and Harbor has been issued by Manistee County’s Economic Development Office.
The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee announced today its Executive Director position will be filled as a result of a community-driven process to develop a strategy for the Chamber's future.
The location of commercial fishing nets in Lake Michigan waters near Manistee County has been updated on “blue cards” dated July 23, 2007.
Candidates are being sought for an Executive Director position by the Board of Directors of the Manistee County Community Foundation.
On July 28, at 5:30 p.m. on a bluff overlooking Portage Lake, over 300 people are expected to participate in a live auction to put BIG FISH to work for the Portage Lake watershed.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued by the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce to identify “best practices” of other Chambers of Commerce so that they can be considered as the Manistee Chamber develops its plan for the future.
The Manistee County Community Foundation provides an ideal way for people to invest and achieve their passions about their great county. The Manistee County Community Foundation’s Annual Report is now available.
Thanks to the foresight and generosity of businesses and community members, both financial and business support is being developed to assist participants in a new micro-business initiative.
Commercial fish net location information is available and being distributed across the county.
Manufacturing in Manistee County continues to grow and strengthen.