To help identify the relevant needs of our business community, LPEF has created a new survey asking county business and agri-business owners and senior managers for their valued input.  Results from the 2024 survey will guide LPEF’s work for the coming years in supporting Leelanau County businesses, agri-businesses, and communities.”  

Our Leelanau County business climate continues to rapidly evolve, as well as face potential challenges.  

To learn directly from our Leelanau businesses, the Leelanau Peninsula Economic Foundation (LPEF) wishes to take your valued input and support our businesses and communities in addressing those identified issues.  

Please click to take the survey NOW!

This update focuses on new fixed-wireless high-speed internet from Agri-Valley Services available in parts of Centerville, Cleveland, Kasson, Leland, and Leelanau Townships.

Marilyn Passmore, Director of State Governmental Affairs and Spectrum Rural Expansion for Indiana and Michigan, shares information on Charter’s progress in expanding broadband in Empire, Kasson, Glen Arbor, and Cleveland Townships.

Zachary Hillyer, the Housing Ready Director for Leelanau County and has been working nonstop in Leelanau towards housing solutions and helping Leelanau become Housing Ready! Click for Zach’s notable activities of this quarter.

Winter activity has centered on preparations towards launching construction when the snow melts, the ground thaws, and temperatures are more conducive for working outdoors. There are developments to report.

On March 13th 2023, Housing North staff, members of our community and the Housing Michigan Coalition met to share information and dive deeper into the new and expanded tools for housing and how we can implement them in Northwest Michigan to expand housing solutions.

Last February, the Leelanau Early Childhood Development Commission (LECDC) launched a new startup with a goal no less ambitious than changing the way Michigan defines, thinks about, and regulates certain types of child care businesses. A year later, that entity – the Infant & Toddler Childcare Startup (ITCS) – is nearly ready to start bringing new child care centers online in Leelanau County.

At a January 17th public meeting, Leelanau County officials, businesses, and residents will learn details surrounding this year’s planned deployment of fiber-optic cable for high-speed internet.

Two of four affordable housing bills Governor Whitmer signed into law last month could eventually have significant impact on the availability of affordable housing in Leelanau County, local advocates say.

A state legislation package designed to boost attainable housing development across Michigan was formally approved today by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, giving housing agencies, developers, and communities new tools to expand housing opportunities for residents and families throughout the state.

On November 8, 2022, Grand Traverse and Leelanau County residents will vote on a ballot proposal to levy 0.4788 mill to continue BATA operations for bus service starting January 2023 and lasting until December 2027.

Peninsula Housing is excited to announce the acquisition of a home on Herman Rd in Suttons Bay, Michigan. “Under our care, this home will remain an affordable year-round residence forever,” says Board President, Larry Mawby.