November 10, 2010
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The jobs of the future will come from enterprises not in existence today. Where those new ideas pop up will most likely be the locations the new businesses take root. It is for those reasons the Clinton County Economic Alliance initiated the Clinton County Youth Business Venture Competition last year. If we can excite our young adults to think about new business ventures hopefully some of those will bear fruit and prosper here in Clinton County.
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September 10, 2010
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Senate Candidates Judy Emmons and James Hoisington to Speak
The Clinton County Economic Alliance is delighted to announce that the two candidates for the Michigan Senate district that includes Clinton County have agreed to speak at the Alliance’s upcoming quarterly meeting. The Alliance is meeting on October 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the Clinton County RESA offices in St. Johns. Address is 1013 S. U. S. 27. The Alliance welcomes all residents of the county to come and hear the positions of Ms. Emmons and Mr. Hoisington. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear their views on a variety of issues currently facing the state and the region. There is no charge for attending the event. Ms. Emmons and Mr. Hoisington will begin speaking at 8:15 a.m.
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August 10, 2010
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Sparrow Clinton Hospital and The Clinton County Department of Waste Management Present:
Clinton County Sustainable Business Fair
Clinton County and Sparrow Clinton Hospital will present the Clinton County Sustainable Business Fair on September 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come discover what it means to “go green” and how changes to operations and facilities can translate into cost savings, environmental benefits, and positive impacts to quality of life. The event is free and will be held at CCRESA, 1013 S US Highway 27 in St. Johns.
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July 10, 2010
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The CCEA held its Quarterly General Membership Meeting July 13. Speaker Nancy McKeague, Senior Vice President, Michigan Health & Hospital Association gave a presentation on the recently adopted federal Health Care Act which was very informative and well received by the attendees. To find further information on health care reform Ms. McKeague referenced the following site during her presentation: http://www.mha.org/mha_app/public_site/health_reform.isp
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June 10, 2010
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The CCEA General Membership meeting is July 13 at Clinton County RESA in St. Johns. Nancy McKeague, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association,will speak on the recently adopted federal Health Care Act. We are delighted to have Ms. McKeague speak on a topic of such far reaching significance. The CCEA General Membership meeting is open to the public. Please take this opportunity to hear about the Health Care Act and how it may affect you.
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May 10, 2010
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CLINTON COUNTY RECEIVES GRANT FUNDS
The Environmental Protection Agency has selected Clinton County to receive two Brownfield Assessment Grants totaling $400,000. The county will use the grant funds to conduct assessments on brownfields and to investigate the impact of these sites on nearby sensitive properties (e.g., schools, parks, dwellings). The assessment grants will also help preserve farmland by promoting the reuse of Brownfield properties.
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April 10, 2010
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Securing Our Future
Since its start in July of 2007, the Clinton County Economic Alliance (CCEA) has concentrated on implementing economic growth strategies and delivering solutions to local businesses, which have resulted in more than 100 jobs, $56 million in new capital investment and $722,000 in infrastructure grants for local communities.
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March 10, 2010
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UPCOMING CCEA WORKSHOPS
In March, CCEA will hold two seminars and workshops in partnership with the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development.
March 24 Agricultural Entrepreneurship Workshop 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Clinton County RESA, St. Johns Registration: Call Clinton County Economic Alliance at 517-669-1345 or email lehmank@cceami.org
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February 10, 2010
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Clinton County Youth Business Venture Competition
Last month we mentioned that the Clinton County Economic Alliance had initiated the Clinton County Business Venture Competition for high school and middle school students. This month we are delighted to list the winners of the competition. Nine high school students and two middle school students submitted applications explaining their new business ventures. Five business plans dealt with a new product and four involved providing a new or existing service. One middle school student submitted an application to provide a service and the other a product. Continue Reading
The following young men and women submitted applications:
January 10, 2010
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