Economic Development Magazine 2021

The City of Negaunee is experiencing some exciting and incredible changes since the adoption of its five-year Moving Forward Economic Development Plan.

Now into year three of this five-year plan, the city has decided to publish an economic development magazine to help inform business owners, investors, and residents alike, about our Moving Forward efforts. This publication includes our pathway to become a Redevelopment Ready Community, perspectives from our partner organizations, stories on new businesses that have moved into the Downtown, current and future infrastructure investments, and much more.

Our team of city-staff, professional consultants, engineers, business leaders, as well as the City Council have been lock step in making long-lasting positive changes to Negaunee’s economy. Our dedication in promoting the long-term success of our community is what drives this mission! A noticeable change has developed between the city and downtown businesses over the last few years. We have reactivated our DDA to promote downtown development, provided economic tools to aid developers, made moves to protect our historic charm, and invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to revitalize Negaunee with more to come.

Negaunee’s name is said to come from an Anishinabemowin (Ojibwa) word “nigani,” meaning “foremost, in advance, leading,” summed up to mean, Negaunee is “always looking ahead.” I invite you take some time to peruse this publication and learn more about the economic development activities and projects happening in Negaunee.

Sincerely,

The Economic Development Magazine