Ogemaw County Economic Development Corporation http://www.everythingogemaw.com Tue, 15 May 2012 20:14:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 First Month as Director is in the Books! http://www.everythingogemaw.com/first-month-as-director-is-in-the-books.html http://www.everythingogemaw.com/first-month-as-director-is-in-the-books.html#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 19:50:04 +0000 Mandi Chasey http://www.everythingogemaw.com/?p=446 My first month as Director of Business and Economic Services for Ogemaw County has flown by and I have enjoyed every minute of it!  I attended the Small Town and Rural Development conference, SET Training, and meetings for the Rose City Council and Ogemaw Township.  I also visited with several small business owners and administrators to help them assess their needs and get them the appropriate resources (including matching them with employees who would be a great fit for their companies).  Most recently, I have had a part in finding an area business a new location.

It is an honor to serve in this role. And if I can be of help to your organization, please let me know!

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]]> http://www.everythingogemaw.com/2012-business-expo.html/feed 0 Ogemaw EDC Finds New Director http://www.everythingogemaw.com/ogemaw-edc-finds-new-director.html http://www.everythingogemaw.com/ogemaw-edc-finds-new-director.html#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:46:43 +0000 Ogemaw EDC http://www.everythingogemaw.com/?p=444 Following the departure of former EDC Director Kathy Adair, and the ending of the partnership with Michigan State University Extension Office, the Ogemaw EDC has spent the last several  months in search of a new Director.

We are proud to announce that, in partnership with Michigan Works, as of March 26,2012, we have achieved that goal.  Mandi Chasey, of Alger, MI,  has been hired as EDC Director.  Originally from White Cloud, MI, Mandi graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2001, Mandi also received her Masters of Public Administration from GVSU in 2006.  She has a background in public relations and strategic planning, and will be an valuable asset to the EDC, Michigan Works, and  all of Ogemaw County.

Please join us in welcoming Mandi to the EDC, and and in wishing her continues success going forward.

 

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