ABOUT US

The Lakeshore Region’s Economic GPS

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2003 by business and community leaders, Lakeshore Advantage is a non-profit economic development organization that connects businesses to the resources they need to grow in Allegan and Ottawa Counties.

 

We grow, plan, and solve to ensure a bright economic future.

What We’ve Accomplished in 2022

  • Engaged 177 primary employers
  • Announced 17 new project successes
  • Guided 37 start-ups/entrepreneurs

What’s more, Lakeshore Advantage team members serve 30 external boards or advisory committees to ensure the voice of primary employers is at the table.

What Sets Us Apart

Our team is constantly working to cultivate a business environment that benefits businesses, employees, and the region. We:

  • 1

    Conduct unique primary research and utilize secondary data to benchmark our region’s competitiveness.

  • 2

    Act as a current or future primary employer’s team member to tackle challenges and assist with growth opportunities.

  • 3

    Cultivate ideas between public, private, and non-profit sectors to position our community for growth.

  • 4

    Share the region’s business value proposition and provide thought leadership to the broader community.

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