The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Target Alpena Economic Development Corporation has over 25 years of experience assisting companies with numerous business development initiatives including business startups, business expansion, and business relocation services. We also have the ability to provide services such as supply chain mapping and business cluster development. We own our own industrial park, manage both USDA and EDA small business loan programs, and work closely with all regional governmental units as well as our workforce training partners to guarantee you project gets up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible.
So you want to start your own business..... that's great. We can help. Through our internal expertise and our partners at the Small Business Technology and Development Center (SBTDC) we can help to make your dream of owning your own business a reality and successful from day one. Don't hesitate to contact us - it's free.
Now you're ready for stop two..... expansion. So you've outgrown you crib - what a great problem to have and the economic development staff can help you. Whether it's export assistance, additional staffing, a new location or financial assistance we can help point you in the right direction - just ask.
If you've decided that the Alpena area would be a perfect place to move your business to - you're right. Alpena possesses all the ingredients for a successful move. Northeast Michigan is a unique place in which the regions natural beauty, recreational opportunities and our industrial heritage co-exist to provide boundless opportunities limited only by your imagination. We possess an industrial heritage and competitive educated workforce supported by a nationally acclaimed community college, a regional medical center, commercial air service to two major international hubs, all of which provide us with economic stability even in rough times.
Economic Development 2012 Successes and 2013 Objectives
Economic Development Board of Directors
Economic Development Partners
Chairman Level
Alpena Power Company
City of Alpena
First Federal of Northern Michigan
Leader Level
Alpena Community College
Alpena Regional Medical Center
DeVere Construction
Downtown Scoops, How Cute is That, LeFave Pharmacy, The Marketplace@Alpena
Lafarge Cement - Alpena Plant
State Street & Ripley Car Washes and Pennzoil 10-minute Oil Change Centers of Alpena
Partner Level
Alpena Agency
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union
Alpena Public Schools
Bank of Alpena
Bannan Funeral Home
Bay Athletic Club, LLC
Decorative Panels International
Lappan Agency, Inc.
PNC Bank
Timm Construction Company, LLC
Top O' Michigan Insurance
Zolnierek Insurance Agency