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Regional economic-development rep outlines grant wins and housing proposals
Summary
A regional development representative told the council the small-business hub grant is winding down with about $158,000 remaining; officials also cited a state budget award referenced in the transcript and a federal $2.5 million request for a small-business incubator hub in Alpena.
A regional economic-development representative provided the council with a semiannual update on June 20, highlighting grant activity and housing initiatives in the five-county service area. The presenter said the small-business hub award from the MEDC is winding down this September and that approximately $158,000 remains to allocate; he also described a state budget earmark referenced in the packet and a federal funding request of $2,500,000 to establish a small-business incubator hub in Alpena. "So as you can see here, the first several pages of this report of mine are mostly grants," the presenter said while summarizing progress and next steps.
The presenter described related housing work, including a letter of intent with a developer to evaluate a multifamily and single-family housing project on city-owned property north of town and ongoing demolition and lagoon cleanup work at a 95-acre lakefront site that is awaiting an EGLE permit. Council members asked clarifying questions about grant timelines and potential local roles; staff said they expect decisions on some awards by the end of September and will return with details as rules are clarified.
