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2011-12 Annual Update to the 2010-2015
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
For the period covering July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission 125 Arlington Street, Unit 18 | P.O. Box 520
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Telephone: 906.635.1581
Fax: 906.635.9582 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eup-planning.org
Prepared by the Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission through funding support
received from the U.S. Department of Commerce – Economic Development Administration and the three
counties representing the EUP area.
Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission
Executive Committee
Billie Jo Hermanson, Chair
Jim Hill, Vice-Chair
Don McLean, Treasurer
Dean Reid, Secretary
COMMISSION MEMBERS – 2011/2012
CHIPPEWA COUNTY
Kristen Claus, City of Sault Ste. Marie EDC William Ferguson, Township Govt. Don McLean, Chippewa County Board Jim Moore, Chippewa County Board
(George Kinsella, Alt.) Richard Timmer, Workforce Development Greg Zimmerman, Private Sector LUCE COUNTY Mike Herbst, Luce County Board Jill Maki, Luce County Board Beverly Holmes, Village of Newberry
(Terry Webb, Alt.) Billie Jo Hermanson, Private Sector MACKINAC COUNTY Jim Hill, Mackinac County Board Diane Patrick, Mackinac County Board Jim Durm, Moran Township Vacant – City of St. Ignace Dean Reid, Private Sector OTHER MEMBERS Eric Becks, LSSU SmartZone Jeff Holt, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Michelle Walk, MSU Extension Eastern District
ABSTRACT
Title: 2012 Update to the 2010-2015 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Author: Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission
Subject: This annual update covers the economic development trends, conditions, need and
strategies for the three-county Eastern Upper Peninsula Region in Michigan.
Date: April 2012
Purpose: Since 1972 the County Board of Commissioners of Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac
Counties have cooperated annually to develop this report through the Eastern U.P.
Regional Planning & Development Commission (EUP) for the purpose of fostering
regional economic development. The annual update documents the Region’s current
conditions, economic challenges and strategies undertaken to improve the Region’s
environment, economy, and quality of life. The preparation and successful participation
of our member counties in the development of this report, the three county EUP Region
maintains its Economic Development District designation conferred upon it by the U.S.
Department of Commerce-Economic Development Administration (EDA). This district
designation qualifies the region’s counties, cities, villages, townships, economic
development organizations, non-profits, institutions and businesses to be eligible for
EDA assistance under its public works and economic facilities program, technical
assistance programs, loan programs, and planning programs.
This document is an update to the 2010-2015 Revised Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS), a five year plan that provides a much more in-depth
physical, economic, and social analysis of the Region. The CEDS can be downloaded
from the EUP website.
Copies of the report are available at: Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission 125 Arlington Street, Unit 18 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Phone: 906.635.1581 Toll-Free: 855-885-3690 Fax: 906.635.9582 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.eup-planning.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 2: POPULATION AND ECONOMIC TRENDS 7
POPULATION AND HOUSING TRENDS 7
POPULATION GROWTH MAP 8
LABOR FORCE & UNEMPLOYMENT 10
WAGES & INCOME 15
INDUSTRY GROUPS & CLUSTERS 16
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK 21
CHAPTER 3: ACTION PLAN 25
EVALUATION OF CURRENT ACTIVITIES 25
GOALS 25
REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES 29
CHAPTER 4: EDA PROGRAM CRITERIA & REGIONAL PROJECT INVENTORY 31
INTRODUCTION 31
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PRIORITY PROJECTS 31
EDA FUNDING PROGRAMS 32
OTHER FUNDING PROGRAMS 32
EDA INVESTMENT GUIDELINES 33
EASTERN UP REGION PROJECT INVENTORY RESULTS & ANALYSIS 34
Appendix 57
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
THE EASTERN U.P. REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission was established in 1968, and is the EDD and State
Designated Planning and Development Region within the State of Michigan, pursuant to Public Act 281 of 1945 for
the purpose planning and coordinating the planning and economic development programs and activities within the
Region. The Regional designation requires that EUP prepare a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDS) every three years, with Annual Updates submitted in between.
This Annual Update contains the following information for 2011-2012:
Updated population information (Census 2010)
Updated workforce data (employment, labor force, unemployment)
Updated information on exporting activity in the Region
Goals and Objectives status report
Updated priority projects listing and economic development activities in the Region
Highlighted economic development projects of interest in 2011.
EUP is governed by a board of 19 Commissioners. Two elected County Commissioners from each of the three
counties in the Region, as well as representatives from Cities, Townships, Tribal Government, Private Sector,
Workforce Development, Chambers of Commerce and Higher Education, as depicted in Table 1 below.
Table 1: 2011-12 EASTERN U.P. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD
NAME RACE ELECTED OFFICE GENDER COUNTY
APPT. DATE
Executive Committee
James Hill, Chairman Caucasian Y M Mackinac Jan-11 Don McLean, Vice-Chairman Caucasian Y M Chippewa Jan-11 Dean Reid, Secretary Caucasian N M Chippewa Jan-11 Jill Maki, Treasurer Caucasian Y F Luce Apr-12 Jeff Holt, Minority Rep. American Indian N F Chippewa Jan-11
Chippewa County - Delegation (6)
William Ferguson Caucasian N M Chippewa Mar-10 Kristen Claus Caucasian N F Chippewa Jan-11 Don McLean Caucasian Y M Chippewa Jan-11 Jim Moore Caucasian Y M Chippewa Jan-11 Richard Timmer Caucasian N M Chippewa Jan-11 Gregory Zimmerman Caucasian N M Chippewa Jul-11
Luce County - Delegation (4)
Mike Herbst Caucasian Y M Luce Jan-11 Vacant
Luce Jul-11
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Carol Anderson Caucasian Y F Luce Apr-12 Jill Maki Caucasian Y M Luce Jan-11
Mackinac County - Delegation (5)
Vacant - City of St. Ignace Caucasian N M Mackinac Jim Durm Caucasian Y M Mackinac Aug-09
James Hill Caucasian Y M Mackinac Jan-11 Diane Patrick Caucasian Y F Mackinac Jan-11 Dean Reid Caucasian N M Mackinac Jul-11
Minority Representatives (1)
Jeff Holt American Indian N F Chippewa Jan-11
Additional Membership (2)
Eric Becks Caucasian N M Chippewa Apr-10 Michelle Walk Caucasian N F Mackinac Apr-10
Alternates
George Kinsella Caucasian Y M Chippewa Jan-11 Beverly Holmes Caucasian N F Luce Jan-10
District active meeting participation
The Commission has experienced a marked increase in participation since 2008-2009 from the
Governing Board. During the 2008-2009 program year the Commission had a 50.5% attendance record,
and during program year 2010-2011 attendance record increased to nearly 72%, this increase is in large
part due to outreach at the Executive level within the Commission, and the effort to align with the EDA
regulations on the composition of the Commission’s Governing Board, which has brought in new
members representing Lake Superior State University, Private Sector and Workforce Development
organizations in the Region.
EUPRPDC Staff Members 2011-12
Jeff Hagan Executive Director
Ellen Benoit Assistant Director
Nathan Fazer Planner II/GIS Coordinator
Nathan Coon Part Time GIS/Planning Technician
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PURPOSE OF THE CEDS
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Eastern U.P. is an evolving, living document that has
numerous uses across the Region. It is intended to provide a baseline of information, targeted strategies and
benchmarks for documenting progress in the Region. A key component of the CEDS is the annual project listing
which is utilized by Commissioners, elected officials, the REDAC, interest groups and citizens of the Region, while at
the same time maintaining a core requirement of the Economic Development District Planning Program.
EDA DISTRICT STATUS
In 1970 the Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission was designated as an Economic
Development District (EDD) under the provisions of Title IV of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of
1965, as amended. As the EDD for the Eastern U.P., the commission is provided with financial assistance from the
U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) for economic development and
community development planning that is integral in easing economic distress and unemployment in the Region.
The CEDS document is a core component in maintaining the EDD status for the Region. Continued eligibility of the
Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission EDD is based upon the Commission completing a
revised CEDS Five Year CEDS, in conformance with 13 CFR Chapter III §303.7, ever 5 years, and submitting an
annual update for all other years. The most recent Revised CEDS 5 Year Plan was submitted in 2010, and this
document serves as the 1st of four annual reports.
EDA Investments in the Region
The Commission has successfully secured numerous EDA investments during the past 40 years, Table 2 below
outlines more recent investments during the past 10 year period. Continued maintenance of the CEDS ensures
that communities within the EUP Region will remain eligible for EDA funding for priority projects which leverage
additional private and public sector investments.
Table 2: EDA Investments in the EUP since 1990. Year Recipient County Project Description Program EDA
Funding
1990 Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Public Water Supply System Public Works $1,200,000
1992 Rudyard Township Chippewa Public Water Supply System Public Works $199,000
1992 St. Ignace Mackinac Water System Improvements Public Works $1,250,000
1994 International Bridge Authority
Chippewa Feasibility Study Tech. Asst. $25,000
1995 Luce County Luce Sewer System Extension Public Works $780,100
1998 City of Mackinac Island Mackinac Water Treatment Plant Expansion Public Works $800,000
1999 Village of Newberry Luce Water & Sewer Improvement Project
Public Works $645,000
1999 EUPRP&DC EUP Community Income & Expenditures Model
Planning $60,000
2001 Luce County EDC Luce Brownfield Redevelopment Site Plan Tech. Asst. $45,500
2001 Moran Township Mackinac Water Extension Project Public Works $1,450,000
2007 Bay Mills Indian Community
Chippewa Great Lakes Composites Institute Building Construction
Public Works $906,000
2010 Luce County EDC Luce Industrial Park Expansion Public Works $1,645,000
2011 Sault Ste. Marie EDC Chippewa SmartZone Building Construction/Incubator Rehab
Public Works $1,325,000
TOTAL EDA INVESTMENT IN THE EASTERN UP REIGON $10,330,600 Source: EDA Chicago Regional Office
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STRATEGY COMMITTEE
The Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee was formed in 2009 during the process of developing
the Revised CEDS 5 Year Plan. This ad-hoc advisory committee provides input and guidance on Strategy
development, which is reported back to the Regional Planning commission Board. The composition of the REDAC
is guided by EDA legislation, CFR §303.6(a), which requires that the committee have representation from the
following: private sector, public officials, community leaders, workforce development boards, higher education,
minority and labor groups, private individuals, and tribal governments. The REDAC played a critical role in the
development of the 2010 Revised CEDS Five Year Plan, this is a group in relative infancy, and as such, we are
continuing to refine the committee structure and look to establish a more formalized structure, including By-Laws
in the near future. During 2011 the REDAC conducted two meetings, one in May to priority rank the projects
submitting for priority consideration and a second in September to host the Michigan EDA EDR and to hear a
presentation on the Michigan State University and Michigan Technological University Timber Resource Study.
1. Private Sector Representatives (At least 51%)
Any senior management office or executive holding a key decision-making position with respect to any
for-profit enterprise or private individuals.
Mary Jo Barck Director of Community Relations – War Memorial Hospital
Eric Becks SSMart, Inc.
Sharon Brown Board - TARA
Karen Cheeseman Human Resources Director - Mackinac Straits Hospital
David Goudreau CEO - Northern Wings Repair
Wayne Hellerstedt CEO - Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
Dr. Tony McLain President - LSSU
Amy Polk Director - Les Cheneaux Chamber
Dan Reattoir Superintendent - EUP ISD
William Schultz Board Member - DeTour Area EDC
Mike Soder Owner - Fish and Hunt Shop
Gregory Zimmerman Board - Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission
2. Representatives of other economic interests (No more than 49%)
Persons who provide additional representation of the main economic interests of the region. These may
include, but are not limited to: public officials, community leaders, representatives of workforce
development boards, institutions of higher education, minority and labor groups.
Phil Becker Director - International Bridge Authority
Kristen Claus Director - City of Sault Ste. Marie EDC
Debra Evashevski Director - City of St. Ignace DDA
Steve Gordon Sault Area Public Schools
Jeff Holt Planning & Development – Sault Tribe
Donald McLean Chippewa County Board
Kathy Noel President - Chippewa Co. EDC
Diane Patrick Mackinac County
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Carmen Pittenger Director - Luce County EDC
Michelle Walk MSU Extension - Eastern District
Gwen Worley Director - EUP Michigan Works!
Other Members:
Amy Berglund Senator Levin’s Office Regional Representative
Jeremy Hosking Senator Stabenow’s Office Regional Representative
Dan Blough Representative Benishek’s Office Regional Representative
Randy Tallon Sault Ste. Marie Ontario EDC Director of International Relations & Global Logistics
CALCULATIONS Number Percent
Private Sector Representatives (at least 51%) 12 52.1%
Representatives of other economic interests (no more than 49%) 11 47.9%
Total Committee Membership 23 100%
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
13 CRF Part 303.6 (a):
The Planning Organization must appoint a Strategy Committee. The Strategy Committee must represent the main
economic interests of the Region and must include Private Sector Representatives [as defined above] as a majority
of its membership. In addition, the Planning Organization should ensure that the Strategy Committee includes
public officials, community leaders, and representatives of workforce development boards, institutes of higher
education, minority and labor groups, and private individuals.
Public Participation
The Commission recognizes the importance of public participation in creating all plans. As a general operating
procedure, the Commission staff ensured that public participation opportunities were made available through the
process of developing the 2012 CEDS Annual Update, which includes continued maintenance of the EDD website, a
Call for Projects Survey, and a 30-day public comment period, culminating in a public comment item on the April
27, 2011 Commission Agenda. In addition, the REDAC meetings held during the development of this Annual
Update were publicized in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, where public comment and participation was
invited.
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County Name 2000 Census 2010 Census
Pct.
Change
Chippewa 38,543 38,520 0.06
Luce 7,024 6,631 -5.6
Mackinac 11,943 11,113 -6.9
EUP Region 57,510 56,264 -2.2
Upper Peninsula 317,616 311,361 -1.9
State 9,938,444 9,883,640 -0.6
Nation 281,421,906 308,745,538 9.7
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000, 22010 Census, State Data Center, Michigan
CHAPTER 2: POPULATION AND ECONOMIC TRENDS
POPULATION AND HOUSING TRENDS
According to 2010 Census data published by the U.S.
Census Bureau, the population of the Eastern Upper
Peninsula of Michigan has decreased by 2.2 percent
since the 2000 Census. From 2000-2010 the entire
Upper Peninsula population has declined by 1.9
percent, as compared to the State of Michigan
which saw a population decline of 0.6 percent
during this same time period.
Within the period of 2000 through 2010 the following jurisdictions experienced population growth: Bay Mills Twp.
(21.7%), Bruce Twp. (9.7%), Drummond Twp. (6.7%), Rudyard Twp. (4.2%), Soo Twp. (18.4%), Bois Blanc Twp.
(33.8%) and Newton Twp. (19.9%). These modest increases in population were not enough to offset those areas
experiencing a decline in population, such as: City of Sault St. Marie (-1.3%), DeTour Twp. (-9.7%), DeTour Village (-
22.8%), Village of Newberry (-13.2%), Clark Twp. (-6.5%), Portage Twp. (-7.0%), City of St. Ignace (-8.4%), and St.
Ignace Twp. (-8.3%).
Within Luce and Mackinac County’s, respectively, there were no communities that saw population gains during the
past decennial Census period of 2000 to 2010. While the Region experienced a population decline of 2.5 percent
during this time period, the data reflects a slightly higher population loss across the remaining 15 counties that
comprise the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, at 1.9 percent.
During the past decade, due to population decreases, each of the three counties within the Eastern UP
experienced some decline in their population density, from -0.08 percent in Chippewa County to -7.0 percent in
Mackinac. The regional overall saw its’ population density fall by 2.1 percent to 16.14 persons per mile, which still
identifies as a sparsely populated rural region, as compared to the state of Michigan at 102.2 persons per square
mile and the United States, at 87.28 persons per square mile.
Table 2: Population Density, 2000-2010
Location
2010
CENSUS
2000
Population
2008
Estimate
Square
Miles Acres
Square
Kilometers
Population Per
Square Mile
% of Population
Density Change
2000-2010*
Chippewa County 38,520 38,543 38,971 1561.1 999,103 4,043 24.67 -0.08%
Luce County 6,631 7,024 6,614 903.1 577,983 2,339 7.34 -5.9%
Mackinac County 11,113 11,943 10,872 1022.0 654,079 2,646 10.87 -7.0%
EUP Region 56,264 57,510 56,457 3486.0 2,231,165 9,029 16.14 -2.1%
Michigan 9,883,640 9,938,444 10,003,422 96704.7 61,891,007 250,464 102.20 -5.5%
United States 308,745,538 281,421,906 304,059,724 3537551.0 2,263,962,240 9,161,922 87.28 9.7%
Table 1: EUP Population Trends, 2000-2010
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LUCE
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KALKASKA
KALAMAZOO JACKSON
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INGHAM
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GRATIOT
GRANDTRAVERSE
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GENESEE
EMMET
EATON
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CRAWFORD
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CLARE
CHIPPEWA
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CHARLEVOIX
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BRANCHBERRIEN
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BARRY
BARAGA
ARENAC
ANTRIM ALPENA
ALLEGAN
ALGER
ALCONA
-1.0% to -2.7%
-0.5% to -1.0%
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>0% to 0.5%
0.5% to 1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, estimatedpopulation by county, 2010-2011
Produced by: Center for Shared Solutions and Technology Partnerships, Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, 04/04/12
Population Growthin Michigan Counties: April 2010-2011
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HOUSING DATA
According to recently released Census 2010 Redistricting Data (PL 94-171), released on March 22, 2011, the total
number of housing units in the Eastern U.P. Region was 21,253, an increase of 9.4 percent from the 2000 Census.
Mackinac and Chippewa Counties recorded the largest increases in housing units between 2000 through 2010 with
increases of 17.0 and 9.4 percent respectively.
Table 3: EUP Housing Unit Trends, 2000-2009
According to the recently released 2010 Census Demographic Profiles for County’s in Michigan, the Eastern U.P. Region has 21,765 households, which contain nearly 89 percent of the Region’s population. Family households compose 63.7 percent of this total, husband-wife households account for 48.7 percent of this total, male led households account for 4.9 percent and female led households 10.1 percent. Non-Family households make of 36.3 percent of the total households in the region. One-person households make up 30 percent of all the non-family households in the Region, a strong indicator of the aging population found in the Eastern U.P. The Region has an average household size of seven (7) persons and an average family size of eight (8) persons.
Table 5: Household Population - 2010
During the 2010 Census there were 36,606 total housing units in the Region, 59.5 percent of these units were occupied, 34 percent were seasonal housing units and the remainder were for rent, sale, rented or sold. There were 1,120 vacant units in the Region, or rather 3.1 percent of the total housing stock. The non-rental vacancy rate in the Region was 11 and the rental vacancy rate was 30 percent. The average household size of owner-occupied units was 7 persons and the average size of renter-occupied units was 6 persons.
Housing Units
2000
Census
2010
Census
Pct.
Change
Chippewa 19,430 21,253 9.4%
Luce 4,008 4,343 8.4%
Mackinac 9,413 11,010 17.0%
Region 32,851 36,606 11.4%
State 4,234,279 4,532,233 7.0%
Nation 115,904,641 131,704,730 13.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, 2010 Redistricting Data
EUP
TOT %
Total Households 21,765 100.0%Family All Types Total 13,867 63.7%Households With Own Children <18 5,407 24.8%
Husband-Wife Total 10,601 48.7%Families With Own Children <18 3,425 15.7%Male Heads w/ Total 1,070 4.9%no Spouse Present With Own Children <18 645 3.0%Female Heads w/ Total 2,196 10.1%no Spouse Present With Own Children <18 1,337 6.1%
Non-Family All Types 7,898 36.3%Households One-Person Total 6,540 30.0%
Households Male (all ages) 3,209 14.7%Male (age 65+) 932 4.3%Female (all ages) 3,331 15.3%Female (age 65+) 1,734 8.0%
Multi-Person With Members <Age 18 5,906 27.1%Households With Members Age 65+ 6,555 30.1%
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Table 6: Housing Unit Characteristics – 2010
LABOR FORCE & UNEMPLOYMENT According to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG), Local Area Unemployment
Statistics (LAUS), the labor force of the region was 24,000 during 2011, which represents a decline of 0.1 percent
compared to 2009. Chippewa County accounted for 63.4% of the labor force, followed by Mackinac County at
27.2% and Luce County at 9.4%. During the period from 2007 through 2011, the Region’s labor force decreased by
7.7 percent. The Eastern U.P. Region employed 22,975 people during 2009, compared to 26,000 during 2007, a
decrease of 7.8 percent.
Table 7 below displays data on the levels of employment in the EUP Region between 2007 and 2011 (September), during the four year period from 2007 through 2011, employment in the region declined by 7.7 percent, coinciding with the national economic recession. Between 2009 and 2011 the Region’s employment grew by a very modest 0.1 percent, offset in part by a -2.2 percent decrease in employment in Luce County. During the four year period outlined below, the state of Michigan had a higher decline in employment at 10 percent, compared to the Region (-7.7%) and the Nation (-4.1%). Within the two year period covering 2009-2011 the Region’s employment growth of 0.1 percent lagged considerably behind the State (1.1%) and Nation (1.0%)
Table 7: Historic Total Employment
September
2007 September
2009 September
2011 % CH
2007-2011 % CH
2009-11
Chippewa 16,350 15,175 15,225 -6.9% 0.3%
Luce 2,600 2,300 2,250 -13.3% -2.2%
Mackinac 7,050 6,500 6,525 -7.6% 0.4%
EUP Region 26,000 23,975 24,000 -7.7% 0.1%
MICHIGAN 4,686,000 4,174,000 4,218,000 -10.0% 1.1%
UNITED STATES 146,448,000 139,079,000 140,502,000 -4.1% 1.0%
Source: DTMB, Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives
EUP
TOT %
Total Housing Units 36,606 100.0%Occupied Units 21,765 59.5%Vacant Units Total 14,841 40.5%
For Rent 623 1.7%Rented 45 0.1%For Sale 518 1.4%Sold 102 0.3%For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use 12,433 34.0%Other Vacant Units 1,120 3.1%
- Non-Rental Vacancy Rate 11 Rental Vacancy Rate 30
- Total Occupied Housing Units 21,765 100.0%Owner-Occupied Number of Units 16,005 73.5%
Number of Residents 37,678 67.0%Average Household Size 7 0.0%
Renter-Occupied Number of Units 5,760 26.5%Number of Residents 12,350 22.0%Average Household Size 6
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Table 8: Monthly Labor Force – Eastern U.P., 2011
Table 8, above, displays the monthly employment characteristics for the Region, the Upper Peninsula and the State
of Michigan during 2011. As evidenced by the data presented in the table below, Mackinac County still continues
to experience significantly high seasonal unemployment, with an unemployment rate of 25.6 percent in January,
compared to 4.4 in August. This is primarily attributable to the tremendous impact of the Tourism industry on this
County, as well as the EUP Region. Peak employment months in the Region fall between May and August, while
peak unemployment periods continue to be the winter months (January through March).
Table 9, below, outlines the varying changes in labor force characteristics over the year. The District has remained
fairly constant in that it composes almost 17 percent of the entire Upper Peninsula Workforce. Between 2010 and
2011 the Eastern U.P. labor force shrunk by 1.5%, very nearly the same rate as the Upper Peninsula (-1.6%).
During the decade covering 2000 through 2011, the District saw its labor force decrease by 3.2 percent, a clip
greater than that of the entire U.P., which saw a decrease of 3.0 percent. In total, the Upper Peninsula accounted
for 3.2 percent of the State’s total labor force in 2011.
Chippewa JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Labor Force 16,853 16,930 16,975 16,899 16,984 17,221 17,413 17,101 16,932 16,614 16,489 16,270
Employment 14,548 14,698 14,728 14,965 15,122 15,251 15,469 15,265 15,228 15,116 14,922 14,473
Unemployment 2,305 2,232 2,247 1,934 1,862 1,970 1,944 1,836 1,704 1,498 1,567 1,797
Unempl. Rate 13.7 13.2 13.2 11.4 11.0 11.4 11.2 10.7 10.1 9.0 9.5 11.0
Luce JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Labor Force 2,648 2,657 2,644 2,609 2,694 2,735 2,746 2,645 2,541 2,494 2,497 2,497
Employment 2,296 2,317 2,310 2,306 2,389 2,390 2,414 2,352 2,259 2,228 2,240 2,201
Unemployment 352 340 334 303 305 345 332 293 282 266 257 296
Unempl. Rate 13.3 12.8 12.6 11.6 11.3 12.6 12.1 11.1 11.1 10.7 10.3 11.9
Mackinac JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Labor Force 4,996 4,988 4,939 5,110 6,531 7,329 7,580 7,407 6,822 6,048 5,184 4,932
Employment 3,729 3,730 3,43 4,266 6,128 6,962 7,232 7,083 6,521 5,749 4,518 4,031
Unemployment 1,267 1,258 1,196 844 403 367 348 324 301 299 666 901
Unempl. Rate 25.4 25.2 24.2 16.5 6.2 5.0 4.6 4.4 4.4 4.9 12.8 18.3
Upper Peninsula JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Labor Force 151,153 151,605 151,754 150,569 152,592 155,341 155,166 152,975 150,845 148,645 147,824 147,253
Employment 132,814 133,741 133,846 134,659 137,432 139,669 139,733 138,453 137,563 136,923 135,680 133,147
Unemployment 18,339 17,864 17,908 15,910 15,160 15,672 15,433 14,522 13,282 11,722 12,144 14,106
Unempl. Rate 12.1 11.8 11.8 10.6 9.9 10.1 9.9 9.5 8.8 7.9 8.2 9.6
Michigan JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Labor Force 4,697,000 4,702,000 4,727,000 4,664,000 4,727,00 4,766,000 4,776,000 4,743,000 4,691,000 4,658,000 4,646,000 4,636,000
Employment 4,168,000 4,185,000 4,205,000 4,195,000 4,241,000 4,241,000 4,207,000 4,222,000 4,218,000 4,232,000 4,257,000 4,220,000
Unemployment 529,000 517,000 522,000 469,000 486,000 524,000 568,000 521,000 474,000 426,000 389,000 417,000
Unempl. Rate 11.3 11.0 11.0 10.0 10.3 11.0 11.9 11.0 10.1 9.2 8.4 9.0
Michigan Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) - 2011
County
Highest
Monthly
Unemp. Rate
Lowest
Monthly
Unemp. Rate Diff.
Annual
Average
Rate
Chippewa 13.6 - Jan 9.3 - Oct. 4.3 11.5Luce 13.7 - Jan 11.0 - Nov 2.7 12.3Mackinac 25.6 - Feb 4.4 - Aug 21.2 11.7Sourc: LMI, MI DTMB, LAUS Statistics
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Table 9: Annual Labor Force Characteristics, Eastern U.P., 2000-2010
EMPLOYMENT FORECAST
Employment forecasts for the Eastern U.P. Region project that Service, Health Care and Professional occupations
will lead the way in job creation through 2018. Service occupations are expected to grow by 4.0 percent (or 1,175
jobs), Health Care by 14.4 percent (1,640 jobs) and Professional by 6.7 percent (1,515 jobs).
Chippewa 2000 2010 2011 % CH 2000-10 % CH 2010-11
Labor Force 17,453 17,139 16,890 -3.2% -1.5%
% of District WF 64.4% 66.5% 66.2% 2.8% -0.5%
Luce 2000 2010 2011 % CH 2000-10 % CH 2010-11
Labor Force 2,753 2,689 2,617 -4.9% -2.7%
% of District WF 10.2% 10.4% 10.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mackinac 2000 2010 2011 % CH 2000-10 % CH 2010-11
Labor Force 6,879 5,954 5,989 -12.9% 0.6%
% of District WF 25.4% 23.1% 23.5% -7.5% 1.7%
Eastern UP Region 2000 2010 2011 % CH 2000-10 % CH 2010-11
Labor Force 27,085 25,782 25,496 -5.9% -1.1%
% of UP WF 17.4% 16.8% 16.9% -2.9% 0.6%
Upper Peninsula 2000 2010 2011 % CH 2000-10 % CH 2010-11
Labor Force 155,933 153,801 151,310 -3.0% -1.6%
% of STATE WF 3.0% 3.2% 3.2% 6.7% 0.0%
Michigan 2000 2010 2011 % CH 2000-10 % CH 2010-11
Labor Force 5,144,000 4,790,000 4,703,000 -8.6% -1.8%
% of US WF 3.6% 3.1% 3.1% -13.9% 0.0%
Michigan Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) - 2011
Number Percent
Total, All Occupations 138,825 143,115 4,290 3.1%
Management 6,820 6,810 -10 -0.1%
Professional 22,505 24,020 1,515 6.7%
Health Care 11,375 13,015 1,640 14.4%
Service 29,505 30,680 1,175 4.0%
Sales 13,755 13,800 45 0.3%
Administrative Support 19,895 20,075 180 0.9%
Farming, Forestry and Fishing 1,730 1,730 0 0.0%
Construction and Repair 14,455 14,765 310 2.1%
Production 9,285 8,900 -385 -4.1%
Transportation 9,500 9,320 -180 -1.9%
Employment Growth
Table 16 - Employment Forecast by Major Occupational Category - 2008 - 2018 - Upper Peninsula
2018Occupational Category 2008
Source: DTMB, Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives
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REGIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT
Figure one (below) depicts the unemployment rates of the Counties in the Eastern U.P., the State of Michigan and the United States from 2000 through 2010. All geographic areas experienced their recent lowest unemployment rates during 2007. During 2009 the State of Michigan posted its’ highest unemployment mark during this period, with a downward trend beginning in late 2009 through 2011. The situation within the Eastern UP Region was very similar to the trend nationally and state-wide, albeit at a higher level of unemployment, as has historically been the case for the Region. Table 11 displays unemployment rates for the Region, State and Nation during a period spanning 2007 through 2011, while unemployment has increased significantly during this time period, the increases experienced at the Regional level are lower than the increase of 46.4% at the State level and 95.6 percent Nation-wide. This can be attributed to a somewhat insulated economy in the Region that is not heavily dependent upon the automobile manufacturing sector for high concentrations of employment.
Figure 1: Unemployment Trends, EUP 2000-2010 (1=2007, 2=2009, 3=2011)
During 2010 the Region experienced a fairly typical trend of seasonal high unemployment rates that typically begin
in late fall (November) through early spring (May), however at a much higher than normal rate, attributing to
higher annual average unemployment rates, which continued a trend that began during the national economic
downturn in 2008, and subsequent recession
Eastern Upper Peninsula MWA 6.4 9.7 8.7 35.9
Chippewa County 7.3 10.9 10.1 38.4
Luce County 7.0 12.4 11.1 58.9
Mackinac County 3.8 5.6 4.4 15.8
Michigan 6.9 13.5 10.1 46.4
United States 4.5 9.5 8.8 95.6
Source: DTMB, Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives
Table 11 - Unemployment Rates (Percent) – 2007 – 2011 - Eastern Upper Peninsula MWA
AreaSeptember
2007
September
2009
September
2011
2007 - 2011
Percent
Difference
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Figure 2: EUP Unemployment Rates, 2010
Figure 3: EUP Unemployment Percent Change, 2007-2011
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WAGES AND INCOME Per Capita Personal Income Listed below in Table 8 are the Per Capita Income levels found in the Region between 1969 and 2009 (adjusted to inflation-2012), during the 40-year period the average PCPI of the region increased by 82.2 percent in the Region, which compares more than favorably to 40-year data at the State and similar to the National PCPI growth during the same time period. Unfortunately, income levels in the Region continue to lag far behind those at the State and National level, in 2009 the Region had a PCPI that was 17.6 percent less than the State and 71 percent of the National Income levels.
Table 12: EUP Per Capita Income 1969-2009
Figure 4: Per Capita Income Trends
Area 2009* 2008* 2007* 1999* 1989* 1979* 1969*
10-year
% change
20-year
% change
30-year
% change
40-year
% change
Chippewa $27,158 $25,883 $24,824 $24,872 $20,011 $19,354 $16,855 9.2% 35.7% 40.3% 61.1%
% of US PCPI 66% 61% 56% 65% 59% 68% 71% -- -- -- --
Luce $24,818 $23,327 $21,996 $23,019 $27,611 $21,630 $14,977 7.8% -10.1% 14.7% 65.7%
% of US PCPI 60% 55% 50% 60% 82% 76% 63% -- -- -- --
Mackinac $35,508 $34,696 $33,039 $32,686 $25,547 $20,587 $16,175 8.6% 39.0% 72.5% 119.5%
% of US PCPI 87% 82% 75% 85% 76% 72% 68% -- -- -- --
EUP Region $29,161 $27,969 $26,619.67 $26,859 $24,390 $20,524 $16,002 8.6% 19.6% 42.1% 82.2%
% of US PCPI 71% 66% 61% 70% 73% 72% 68% -- -- -- --
MICHIGAN $35,409 $36,798 $38,206 $37,901 $33,035 $30,053 $25,613 -6.6% 7.2% 17.8% 38.2%
% of US PCPI 86% 87% 87% 98% 98% 105% 108% -- -- -- --
NATIONAL $41,042 $42,286 $43,965 $38,548 $33,638 $28,530 $23,692 6.5% 22.0% 43.9% 73.2%
Source: Burea of Economic Analysis (www.bea.gov)0 , Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) *Adjusted for inflation (2012)
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Average Weekly Wages Table 13, below, outlines the employment and income demographics for private and public employers in the
Region, this is an important dynamic to evaluate on an annual basis, the table below displays the number of
establishments of each type, average employment throughout the calendar year, the total and average weekly
wages, how each of these categories compares in a percentage value. During 2010 private sector establishments
accounted for over 87 percent of all reported establishments with employment in the region, however, public
sector establishments account for over 56 percent of the total wages, and jobs in the public sector typically earn
over 126 percent more than the average weekly wage in the region for private sector jobs. Public sector
(government employment) is a huge opportunity that the region has availed itself to, with the closure of former
military installations and conversion of those facilities into State Correctional Facilities. In addition, the location of
the region’s only four year State University (Lake Superior St. Univ.) in Sault Ste. Marie and the recent influx of
Federal government employees in Homeland Security, Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE) also contribute heavily to the higher level of Public employment and wages experienced in the Region.
Table 13: Census of Employment and Wages - 2009
Source: QCEW, ES202 Data, www.milmi.org
EASTERN U.P. INDUSTRY GROUPS AND CLUSTERS
EUP Location Quotients
Location quotients are a relatively new tool that allows us to analyze the region’s economic base. This data
compares how specialized the region is in particular industries when compared to the State or Nation. A location
quotient above “1” indicates some level of specialization; the greater the value above one, the higher the level of
specialization. The 2009 Local Quotients were derived from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics for the NAICS codes listed.
The table below on percentage of employment allows us to make broad assumptions of the employment
concentrations in the region versus what is found at the state level and closely corresponds to the local quotient
information. This information allows us to being the formation and implementation of strategies targeted towards
specific clusters (advanced manufacturing, tourism, etc.).
Industry concentrations are geographically proximate and interconnected businesses and institutions that
strengthen and enhance a region’s competitive advantage. Related industries are sources of research,
development and knowledge exchange; are consumers and supporters of a regional, trained workforce; and may
be mutual suppliers and consumers of goods and services. Related institutions support these industries’ growth by
providing workforce training, marketing, financing, research, and other forms of support through associations and
YR Area Industry # of Est. Ave Emp. Tot WageAvg. Wkly.
Wage% TOT EST % TOT EMP
% TOT
WAGE
% AVG
WAGE
2010 Eastern UP Private Total 1367 10373 263,149,903$ 488 87.2 58.9 43.4 73.4
2010 Eastern UP Publ ic Total 201 7249 $342,912,553 842 12.8 41.1 56.6 126.6
REGION TOTAL 1568 17622 $606,062,456 665 100 100 100 --
2009 Eastern UP Private Total 1,403 10,364 $273,990,821 $485 87.30% 54.50% 39.40% 72.80%
2009 Eastern UP Publ ic Total 204 8,638 $421,650,055 $847 12.70% 45.50% 60.60% 127.20%
REGION TOTAL 1,607 19,002 $695,640,876 $666 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% --
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networks. By strengthening and enhancing a region’s competitive advantage, industry concentrations are
important drivers of economic growth and prosperity in the global Knowledge Economy.
Targeted public and private investment in industry concentrations and their related, supportive infrastructure may
yield new market opportunities that result in higher incomes and population and employment growth.
Table 14: Percentage of Employment By NAICS Code
Source: www.bls.gov
IndustryMichigan --
Statewide
Chippewa County,
Michigan
Luce County,
Michigan
Mackinac County,
Michigan
Base Industry: Total, all industries 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
NAICS 11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and
hunting0.83% 0.72% 6.25% ND
NAICS 21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas
extraction0.18% 0.50% NC ND
NAICS 22 Utilities 0.61% 1.62% NC ND
NAICS 23 Construction 3.77% 4.71% 6.97% 6.51%
NAICS 31-33 Manufacturing 14.95% 6.92% 5.53% 3.72%
NAICS 42 Wholesale trade 4.71% 2.50% 5.41% ND
NAICS 44-45 Retail trade 13.97% 27.93% 26.44% 14.58%
NAICS 54 Professional and technical
services6.98% 3.06% 1.68% ND
NAICS 55 Management of companies and
enterprises1.59% ND ND NC
NAICS 56 Administrative and waste
services7.63% ND 0.48% ND
NAICS 61 Educational services 1.96% 1.60% NC ND
NAICS 62 Health care and social assistance 16.67% 12.68% 5.77% ND
NAICS 48-49 Transportation and
warehousing2.82% 2.05% 0.96% 6.51%
NAICS 51 Information 1.70% 2.50% ND ND
NAICS 52 Finance and insurance 4.11% 4.61% 8.89% 2.10%
NAICS 53 Real estate and rental and
leasing1.50% 0.91% 3.13% 0.87%
NAICS 71 Arts, entertainment, and
recreation1.59% 2.02% 1.08% 2.28%
NAICS 72 Accommodation and food
services10.15% 18.57% 19.59% 37.76%
NAICS 81 Other services, except public
administration3.83% 4.35% 5.41% ND
NAICS 99 Unclassified 0.43% NC NC NC
(ND) Not Disclosable
(NC) Not Calculable, the data does not exis t or i t i s zero
Percentage of Employment: Ratio of industry employment to base-industry employment times 100.
Footnotes :
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Analysis of industry concentrations has become a popular method for identifying those industries that will yield high benefits from new or increased regional collaboration and investment. Data analysis of industry concentrations
1 typically focuses on how much employment is concentrated within a certain industry type in a
region as compared to the national concentration of employment in that industry type. This is referred to as a location quotient, and has been presented in previous versions of the CEDS. Other methods focus on the number of firms concentrated in an industry constellation. This approach recognizes that wealth generation is not necessarily tied to levels of employment; and that, in the Knowledge Economy, growth among small firms (10-99 employees) is a powerful driver of prosperity.
2
There are limitations to these data analysis approaches. First, the data on employment and firms lag, so the reference point for the analysis is always in the past, whereas our interest lies in planning for the future. Second, the location quotient method overlooks the wages associated with the employment concentration, and gives little input as to the dynamics of the growth or decline (in other words, it’s all relative to the national picture). Finally, the largest deficit with these approaches is that it is insignificant to identify via data analysis and then subsequently develop a concentration of industries that does not resonate with the region’s assets and visions for prosperity. Just because a region may have a national location quotient of 2:1 in automotive manufacturing, does not mean that the automotive industry concentration will be a source of prosperity in the future. The data must be curbed by regional assets and visions, as well as the economic reality of the new decade.
There are also limitations to building a regional strategy around perceptions of competitive advantage. There is a balance to be achieved between the data and leaders’ perceptions of the region’s assets, the quality of those assets, and their visions for the future. A region may identify innovation as an asset and have a vision to become the hub of software development in the Midwest; however, when checked against the data, the region may realize that its workforce does not have the relevant occupational skills, nor are there any existing firms to support and enhance such a sector. The data play an important role in identifying market opportunities that match the region’s assets and vision, drilling down specific industry niches within those market opportunities, and measuring progress overtime. First, however, leaders must have an inventory and common understanding of the region’s assets, and build consensus for a future vision of the region’s competitiveness.
Table 15 on the proceeding page displays the Location Quotient information available through the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2010. There are several areas, that, based on the Location Quotient concept, the Eastern UP appears to have a distinct advantage, those being Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting, Mining, Utilities, Construction, Retail Trade, Finance and Insurance, Arts/Entertainment/Recreation, Accommodation and Food Services and Other Services.
1 Most economists and economic development practitioner’s use the term “cluster” to describe these industry concentrations; however, that terminology refers
typically to a high level of cross-industry interconnectedness that denotes a very distinctive specialization. The identification and development of these distinctive specializations, or clusters, occurs only after regional assets and industry data are analyzed together to translate into new priorities for market opportunities and investments. At this stage of our regional economic strategy development, we refer only to industry “concentrations” as a preliminary form of ultimate “cluster” development. As regional leadership forms consensus on regional assets and complementary industry development, future versions of this document may refer to cluster development. 2 This concept has been embraced by the Michigan-based private philanthropy, The Edward Lowe Foundation. Their new website, www.youreconomy.org, features a data tool to identify industry concentrations by the size of the firm. These data are not presented in this document; however, if your interest is piqued, it is worth a visit to their website.
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Table 15: Location Quotients by County
Through a review of previous economic development strategies and a brief assessment of investments being
undertaken across the Region, the Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission identified the
industry concentrations analyzed below. While the process of developing regional consensus and collaboration
round these industry concentrations is progressive, the references below are reflective of some common
assumptions about our regional competitiveness that may form the basis for future discussion:
Green infrastructure and recreational assets (tourism) continue to make the region’s visitor industries competitive; jobs in this sector cannot be outsourced.
Biomedical/Biotechnical (Life Sciences) is an emerging, relatively new concentration that has shown rapid growth and a potential for future job creation.
Within the agriculture “supercluster” the Region shows a higher percentage of jobs in retail industries, relating to agriculture.
Education and Knowledge Creation
Forest and Wood Products
Industry
Chippewa
County,
Michigan
Luce County,
Michigan
Mackinac
County,
Michigan
Base Industry: Total, all industries 1 1 1
NAICS 11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and
hunting0.86 7.49 ND
NAICS 21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas
extraction2.81 NC ND
NAICS 22 Utilities 2.65 NC ND
NAICS 23 Construction 1.25 1.85 1.73
NAICS 31-33 Manufacturing 0.46 0.37 0.25
NAICS 42 Wholesale trade 0.53 1.15 ND
NAICS 44-45 Retail trade 2 1.89 1.04
NAICS 54 Professional and technical
services0.44 0.24 ND
NAICS 55 Management of companies and
enterprisesND ND NC
NAICS 56 Administrative and waste
servicesND 0.06 ND
NAICS 61 Educational services 0.82 NC ND
NAICS 62 Health care and social assistance 0.76 0.35 ND
NAICS 48-49 Transportation and
warehousing0.73 0.34 2.31
NAICS 51 Information 1.46 ND ND
NAICS 52 Finance and insurance 1.12 2.16 0.51
NAICS 53 Real estate and rental and
leasing0.61 2.08 0.58
NAICS 71 Arts, entertainment, and
recreation1.27 0.68 1.43
NAICS 72 Accommodation and food
services1.83 1.93 3.72
NAICS 81 Other services, except public
administration1.14 1.41 ND
NAICS 99 Unclassified NC NC NC
(NC) Not Ca lculable, the data does not exis t or i t i s zero
Location Quotient: Ratio of analys is -industry employment in the analys is area to base-industry employment in the
analys is area divided by the ratio of analys is -industry employment in the base area to base-industry employment in
the base area.
Footnotes :
(ND) Not Disclosable
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Hunting/Fishing, relating to outdoor recreation.
Transportation and logistics
The skilled workforce, industry associations, and physical infrastructure are regional assets for the manufacturing sector. Retooling, diversification and new supplier networks, combined with the extant regional asset base, will position manufacturing to be an important sector, capable of producing higher-than-average wages, in the next decade.
The industry concentrations presented below were calculated utilizing Industry Census of Employment and Wages
data found on the Michigan Labor Market Information website. The following table provides evidence of clusters
in various sectors in the Region. Within the Region, the Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting, Retail Trade and
Professional and technical services approach or exceed the percentage of the Michigan total labor force in the
region OR the Michigan average salary for the concentration. The Region continues to see higher concentrations
of both employment and business establishments that have average salaries in the lower wage percentile,
particularly concerning is the Region’s concentration of employment in the Accommodation and Foo Services
industry, which accounts for 20.6 percent of the businesses in the Eastern UP, and had an average salary of $286,
only 55.8 percent of the statewide average salary. The region continues to lag behind the State in all industries on
average salaries, excepting for the Professional and Technical services, where wages exceed the state average by
143.98 percent.
Table 16: Regional Employment Concentration Data
Cluster Growth Growth shows how establishments and jobs are distributed. Within the EUP District the number of self-employed establishments experienced the largest growth between 2004 and 2008, in Chippewa County at 73.4%, Luce 76.7%, and Mackinac 42.0%. Nonresident establishments declined in Chippewa and Mackinac County by 12.6 percent and 28.6 percent respectively. Resident establishments increased by wide margins in all three Counties during the period from 2004 through 2008. Resident establishments are considered to be either stand-alone businesses in the county or businesses with headquarters in the same state. A nonresident establishment is a business that is located in the county but headquartered in a different state. The reason for this distinction is that residents tend to have more influence on job creation than establishments headquartered outside of the state.
NAICS Concentration
Regional
Employment
Michigan
Employment
% of MI
Employ-
in EUP
Regional
Businesses
Michigan
Businesses
% of
Businesses
in EUP
EUP avg.
Salary
MI avg.
Salary
% of MI Avg.
Salary
11Ag/Forstry/Fishing/Hunting 174 26526 0.66% 50 2347 4.26% 514 471 109.13%
23 Construction 569 120858 0.47% 189 22141 16.11% 637 973 65.47%31 Manufacturing 602 475671 0.13% 47 13860 4.01% 603 1149 52.48%42 Wholesale Trade 218 149712 0.15% 40 16538 3.41% 717 1237 57.96%44 Retail Trade 2451 444324 0.55% 265 31170 22.59% 419 493 84.99%
48Transportation and Warehousing 353 96448 0.37% 50 5453 4.26% 516 892 57.85%
52Finance and Insurance 432 130858 0.33% 66 12610 5.63% 636 1197 53.13%
53 Real Estate 112 47836 0.23% 37 6977 3.15% 357 660 54.09%
54Professional and technical services 245 222461 0.11% 70 25025 5.97% 1961 1362 143.98%
56Administrative and waste services 273 242689 0.11% 40 12445 3.41% 463 594 77.95%
71Arts, entertainment and recreation 211 51674 0.41% 37 3671 3.15% 399 543 73.48%
72Accommodation and food services 2582 325149 0.79% 242 22012 20.63% 286 513 55.75%
Souce: www.milmi.org, Industry Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW-ES202)
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Table 17: Cluster Growth by County
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK The Eastern U.P. Region is home to two of the State’s four major bridge crossings, the Mackinac Bridge which
spans the Straits of Mackinac between the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, and the International Bridge which spans
between Michigan and Ontario, Canada. These unique crossing points permit vehicular traffic and movement of
freight and goods intra/inter-state and internationally.
Mackinac Bridge During 2011 the Mackinac Bridge has experienced an overall decline of 5.6 percent in traffic, after recording an increase in traffic during 2010 of 1.8 percent. In large part due to continued fare increases per the Mackinac Bridge Authority’s schedule, revenues have increased rapidly during 2010 and actually declined by 4.8 percent during 2011, with the January 1, 2012 fare increase to $4.00 for passenger traffic, during the first two months of 2012, when compared with the same time period in 2011, fare revenues increased by 13 percent., the fare increase schedule was implemented to provide funding for continued maintenance and capital improvements to the bridge. Since 2006, traffic across the Mackinac Bridge has declined by 4.8 percent, while revenues have increased by 28.5 percent primarily due to an incremental toll adjustment schedule, which was implemented in 2008; this incremental adjustment schedule runs through 2014, as follows: toll increase to $3.50 in 2010, $4.00 in 2012 and $4.50 in 2014. This schedule was adopted after a series of public hearings in December, 2007, as opposed to a one-time rate adjustment.
Table 20: Mackinac Bridge Traffic Statistics
Establishments 2004 2008 Change % 2004 2008 Change % 2004 2008 Change %
Total 2,121 2,783 662 31.2% 385 518 133 34.5% 943 1,104 161 17.1%
Non-Commercial 247 261 -1 -0.4% 60 61 1 1.7% 111 109 -2 -1.8%
Nonresident 87 76 -11 -12.6% 8 8 0 0.0% 14 10 -4 -28.6%
Resident 1,787 2,461 674 37.7% 317 449 132 41.6% 818 985 167 20.4%
Self employed 620 1,075 455 73.4% 90 159 69 76.7% 212 301 89 42.0%
Stage 1 961 1,182 221 23.0% 187 250 63 33.7% 499 585 86 17.2%
Stage 2 194 193 -1 -0.5% 39 39 0 0.0% 101 94 -7 -6.9%
Stage 3 9 8 -1 -11.1% 1 1 0 0.0% 5 5 0 0.0%
Stage 4 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 1 0 -1 -100.0%
Chippewa County Luce County Mackinac County
YEAR
Avg Traffic
(month)% Change
Fares 2011
(month)% Change
2012 180,641 * -0.5% $1,140,745 * 13.0%2011 310,741 -5.60% $1,531,554 -4.80%2010 329,007 1.8% $1,608,887 25.6%2009 323,115 1.3% $1,281,121 0.7%2008 318,879 -5.7% $1,271,679 11.1%2007 338,054 4.2% $1,145,031 -3.9%2006 324,289 -8.1% $1,191,959 -2.7%2005 353,041 -- $1,225,226 --* Compare to January/February 2011
Source: Mackinac Bridge Authority
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International Bridge The International Bridge’s marks a convenient location for commercial movement of goods from Northeastern and Eastern Ontario, due to its close proximity to the Trans-Canada Highway. The crossing is connected directly to the Region’s lone Interstate Highway 75, and to Michigan 28, a major east-west highway, which runs south of Lake Superior into Wisconsin and Minnesota. The International Bridge plays a vital role in the well-being of both Soo communities and serves as an essential transportation link to the steel, paper, and forest industries, tourism-reliant businesses and to the general public for work, recreation and shopping purposes. During 2011, an average of 154,964 passenger vehicles and 95,900 commercial vehicles cross the Bridge per month. The Table below outlines the number of vehicle crossings from 2005 through 2011. During this time period passenger vehicle crossings have decreased by 3.7 percent, in large part due to the new Passport requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, which has resulted in additional screening of travelers entering in the U.S. and corresponding longer waits at the customs check points to gain entry. Commercial traffic accounted for 5.2 percent of all traffic crossing the International Border during 2011, a decrease of 3.7 from 2010. The downward trend in commercial traffic appears to have leveled somewhat, after a decline of 10.9 percent in 2009 and 3.2 percent in 2010. Commercial traffic remains the top revenue generator for the International Bridge.
Table 21: International Bridge Passenger Vehicle Traffic Statistics
Source: International Bridge Authority, Monthly Traffic Statistics
Table 22: International Bridge Commercial Traffic Statistics
Source: International Bridge Authority, Monthly Traffic Statistics
Year Avg Traffic % Change2011 154694 0.9%2010 153389 9.22009 139482 -12.22008 158895 -0.52007 159626 0.22006 159278 -0.82005 160555 -31.81999 235563 --
INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
YearCommercial Crossings % Change
% of Tot Traffic % Change
2011 95900 -3.7% 5.2 -0.2%2010 99551 -3.2% 5.4 -0.7%2009 102836 -10.9% 6.1 0.0%2008 115435 3.7% 6.1 0.3%2007 111335 -9.3% 5.8 -0.6%2006 122804 -7.1% 6.4 -0.5%2005 132172 -7.0% 6.9 -0.8%2004 142174 13.5% 7.7 1.1%2003 125302 -0.6% 6.6 0.6%2002 126037 -26.5% 6 0.6%2001 171377 17.3% 5.4 0.2%2000 146054 -0.6% 5.2 0.1%1999 147000 -- 5.1 --
INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC
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Figure 5: Annual Bridge Traffic 2006-2012
Figure 6: Commercial Truck Flows, International Bridge
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According to the MDOT Origin and Destination study of 2009, which analyzed traffic patterns at both the
International Bridge and Bluewater Bridge crossings, Forestry products were by far the largest
percentage of the commodities that crossed at the Twin Saults during the study period. Metal products,
scrap material and food products accounting the next grouping by percentage.
Figure 6: Commodities Movement – International Bridge 2009
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CHAPTER 3: ACTION PLAN
EVALUATION OF CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Goal 1: Promote the creation of stable, diversified, year‐round employment in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
Act iv i ty Time Per iod 1. Maintain Economic Development District status for the EUP Region.
Development of Annual CEDS Updates and Revised CEDS Plans every five years (2015, 2020, etc.)
2. Provided support to Frontier Renewable Resources as they proceed with development of a Cellulosic Ethanol Refinery in Kinross Charter Twp.
3. Project partner with EMCOG and MSU on the Regional Exporting Strategies EDA Grant.
4. Provided support to the City of Sault Ste. Marie EDC in the pursuit of a $1.325 million EDA PW grant.
5. Responded to numerous small business requests for assistance. 6. Regional Broadband Development Effort
Ongoing
2010‐2013
2011‐2013
2010‐2013 Ongoing Ongoing
Goal 2: Encourage community development planning that is effective in leading to the development of
essential infrastructure; utilizing mechanisms which support desired growth in local communities.
Act iv i ty Time Per iod 1. Completed work on the Portage Township Master Plan Amendment, Bay Mills
and Dafter Township Master Plan updates. 2. Providing support on the Pickford Township Zoning Map development. 3. Staff reappointed to serve on the Regional Workforce Development Board of
Directors as Economic Development Representative. 4. Submitted completed CEDS 2011 Annual Report. 5. Executive Director continues to serve on the Michigan Association of Planning
Board of Directors. 6. Work continues on the Coastal Zone Management Grant for $23,000 to
inventory recreation assets along Lake Huron and the St. Mary’s River. 7 . Revised the EUP Regional Growth Strategy. 8 . Secured funding to update the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plans for Chippewa,
Luce and Mackinac County’s. 9 . Completed the Whitefish Township and Luce County Wildfire Protection Plans 10 . Continue to maintain State Data Center affiliation. by providing demographic
data to member units of government in the Eastern UP.
2011 ‐2012
2011 ‐2012 2011 ‐2013
2011
2010 ‐2013
2011 ‐2012
2011 2011 ‐2013
2010 ‐2011
Ongo ing/Annua l
Goal 3: The District supports the development of an efficient system of roads and highways and other
modes of transportation.
Act iv i ty T ime Per iod
1 . Mainta in the Reg ion ’ s s ta tus with MDOT as the Rura l Transpor ta t ion P lann ing Organ i za t ion fo r the EUP.
2. Regional Commission has taken over the administration and management of the Region 11 Regional Task Force activities (Five year agreement with MDOT)
3. Continued to provide assistance to the M‐123 Tahquamenon Scenic Heritage Route Committee.
4. Staff continues to provide assistance to Safe Routes to School groups across the region.
2011 ‐2012
2011 ‐2015
2011 ‐2012
2011 ‐2012
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5 . Continues to be involved in the Strategic Alliance for Health initiative with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
6 . Continued administration of the Regional Asset Management program. 7 . Commission is currently working on the development of a Non‐Motorized Plan for the City of
Sault Ste. Marie (funded by the Sault Tribe and City of SSM). 8 . Commission was awarded funding for a 2007 Scenic Byways grant proposal for improved
roadside amenities and significant marketing and promotion efforts along the M‐123 Tahquamenon Scenic Heritage Route
2010 ‐2011 2010 ‐2011
Ongo ing
2011 ‐2012
2012 ‐2013
Goal 4: Maximize the use of existing recreation and cultural resources and further develop their potential as
an important element of the area’s economy. The area’s recreational resources attract tourists, and play a key
role in industrial and commercial recruitment.
Act iv i ty T ime Per iod
1. Continues to administer the MCACA Mini re‐granting program across the Region for Arts and Cultural projects.
2 . Commission was awarded a $347,568 cooperative grant through NOAA to contract for engineering design services on the Sugar Island Ferry causeway which will result in the restoration of 45‐55 acres of Little Rapids Habitat and improved recreational fishing and viewing opportunities.
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2011‐2013
Goal 5: Preserve and enhance the viability of Eastern Upper Peninsula communities’ downtown districts.
Act iv i ty T ime Per iod
1. Administering the Portage Twp. ICE grant, of which a portion of the funds were used to make drainage improvements along Main Street in downtown Curtis.
2. Continued technical assistance to the Chippewa County Building a Healthy Community initiative and the development of a walking “lunch‐loop” in downtown Sault Ste. Marie.
2010 ‐2012
2011
Goal 6: Rehabilitation and maintenance for existing facilities should be ensured.
Act iv i ty T ime Per iod
1. Commission continues to provide “on demand” support for various business expansion efforts across the region.
2011 ‐2012
Goal 7: Promote natural resource protection and environmental quality
Act iv i ty T ime Per iod
1. Wrote a successful Coastal Zone Management Grant for $23,000 to inventory recreation assets along Lake Huron and the St. Mary’s River.
2. Commission was awarded a $347,568 cooperative grant through NOAA to contract for engineering design services on the Sugar Island Ferry causeway which will result in the restoration of 45‐55 acres of Little Rapids Habitat and improved recreational fishing and viewing opportunities.
3. Development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans for Whitefish Township and Luce County.
2010 ‐2012
2011 ‐2013
2010 ‐2012
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Goal 8: Promote regional collaboration amongst economic development organizations both within and
across District boundaries.
Act iv i ty T ime Per iod
1. Project partner with EMCOG and MSU on the Regional Exporting Strategies EDA Grant.
2. Participating in a Recreation Assets Collaborative with NWMICOG and NEMCOG. 3. Commission staff is involved in the Business Growth and Retention Subcommittee of the
UPWARD Initiative. 4. Staff continues to pursue regional GIS solutions and provide services to Chippewa and
Mackinac County’s in their efforts on GIS. 5. Commission staff is collaborating with Sault MI and Sault Ontario EDC’s on an international
Forum to be scheduled for fall 2012. 6. Commission has taken a leadership role in the State of the Region Luncheon, an annual
event started last year in collaboration with the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce.
2011 ‐20132010 ‐2011
2012‐2013
2011‐2013
2012
2011‐2012
As part of the EUP EDD’s 2012 Call for Projects we also asked our constituents about various aspects of the District Planning program and to assist us in forming areas of priority focus for the future. We asked respondents to list the five most important “keys” to improving the local and regional economy, a majority indicated that the top five keys were: Adding professional/technical jobs, Telecommunications (including broadband, internet, mobile), Quality of Life Enhancements (arts, recreation), Tourism (promotion and development) and Skilled and available workforce.
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As it relates to future priorities, we asked respondents to rank various topics as to where the EUP EDD should focus its attention during the next 12‐18 months. Utilizing a rating scale where 1=most important topic and 9=least important topic, the majority of the respondents thought the focus should be on recreational developments, followed by Business Assistance, Tourism Development, Local Government Services (including master plans, zoning etc.) and Regional Marketing and Promotion. We also asked our constituents to identify the importance of various economic and community development issues, with 1 being of low importance and 5 being of high importance. Adding telecommunications capacity was by far the most important issue, followed by improving access to Federal and State assistance (funding), the next several were fairly evenly ranked, those being increasing cooperation amongst communities, access to capital, rural main street retention programs, and access to affordable housing.
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REGIONAL OPPORTUNITES
Regional Growth Strategy
In 2010, the Land Policy Institute and Michigan State University Extension launched the Michigan Prosperity
Initiative – an effort to assess the rapidly changing economy and move Michigan back on the path to prosperity.
Training sessions were held through the state and the Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & Development Commission
coordinated a series of brainstorming workshops attended by more than 100 individuals from the three‐county
area.
The resulting Regional Growth Strategy is equal parts inspiration, road map, and springboard for the forward vision
of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. What lies ahead? With the continued commitment of so many regional partners
and a well‐defined vision, the possibilities are limitless. The entire Regional Growth Strategy for the EUP can be
found in Appendix D.
EUP REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGIES:
Strategy 1: Develop economic gardening and entrepreneurial support programs. Initiatives engaged in during 2011: The Commission has been actively engaged in the EDA funded Exporting project with the MSU Center for Community and Economic Development. Through this project we have been reaching out to small to medium sized businesses in the region to learn what initiatives are underway for growing exports from the Region and what kind of strategies could be developed to assist entities in the Region. This project had led to a significant collaboration with the LSSU School of International Business and fostered opportunities for businesses in the Region to take advantage of the MEDC STEP program.
Strategy 2: Create a regional Capital Investment Group to foster entrepreneurial activities. Strategy 3: Foster regional collaboration among economic development organizations and local
governments. Strategy 4: Strengthen economic ties throughout the Midwest and Northern Ontario
Initiatives engaged in during 2011: The Commission is a partner with the MSU Center for Community and Economic Development and the East Michigan Council of Governments on an EDA funded project to develop strategies and assist companies in expanding their exporting efforts in these respective Regions.
Strategy 5: Further develop the recreation/tourism cluster
Initiatives engaged in during 2011: The M‐123 Tahquamenon Scenic Heritage Route encompasses 63 miles of state highway along Whitefish Bay and through the Village of Newberry. This collaborative effort involving two counties, five local units of government, state and federal agencies and various stakeholder groups along the Route is a grass roots project. The Commission completed a Corridor Management Plan for this route in 2007 and continues to provide technical assistance to the Tahquamenon Scenic Heritage Route Advisory Committee (TSHRAC). Recently the Commission, on behalf of the TSHRAC was awarded three (3) National Scenic Byways grants to make improvements along the route, enhance marketing and promotional efforts, develop roadside amenities, create a website, interpret Native American History and develop a trail study.
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Strategy 6: Define a positive identify for the region and market that identity. Initiatives engaged in during 2011: Through the development of the revamped EUP Regional Growth Strategy the commission continues to further its efforts in marketing and promotion of the Eastern UP Region.
Strategy 7: Invest in improvements to the St. Marys River area with a focus on enhancing sense of place
for people with an interest in nature, culture, and history. Initiatives engaged in during 2011: The Commission was awarded a cooperative grant with NOAA in August of 2011 to provide a technical analysis and engineering design plans for the redevelopment of the Sugar Island causeway in the St. Marys River. As a designated Area of Concern, this project will help to restore between 45‐55 acres of rapids habitat and provide for increased recreational opportunities and biological improvements to the Little Rapids to provide for increase spawning grounds for a variety of fish species.
Strategy 8: Develop a 21st century vision for area infrastructure Initiatives engaged in during 2011: The Commission, working with local partners is collaborating with the Connect Michigan program to bring technical assistance to Chippewa County and the Eastern UP Region, to break down barriers for last mile broadband deployment and to provide affordable access for businesses and residents.
Strategy 9: Advance the Higher Education Cluster in ways that benefit entrepreneurial activity and raise the educational attainment of the workforce. Initiatives engaged in during 2011: Through the EDA Exporting project we are actively engaged with the Lake Superior State University School for International Business. Working in tandem we hope to provide students in this project with real life, hands on experience in working one‐on‐one with companies in the region to assist them with market research, product research and technical assistance related to exporting. Ultimately we would like to see the development of an Import/Export Center established at the University to serve businesses in the Eastern UP and beyond.
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CHAPTER 4: EDA PROGRAM CRITERIA & REGIONAL PROJECT INVENTORY INTRODUCTION CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PRIORITY PROJECTS
The questions listed below serve as the criteria to assist in the identification of priority projects and to
determine the relative importance of each one. Only projects with a completed “Project Questionnaire
Form” are considered for placement in the Priority Listing. These criteria are purposefully broad to
provide flexibility within the prioritization process, and to allow local input and permit subjective
contributions. Based on project prioritization (see Table below) implementation plans have been
established. Projects are given priority by the Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee
based upon the following:
1. How many permanent and part-time jobs are directly created and/or retained within the Region as a result of this project?
2. Are matching funds secured for the project?
3. Has the preliminary engineering been completed?
4. Is the project located in a community suffering from high levels of unemployment or other economic distress?
5. Is the project identified and/or prioritized by another Region-wide program being carried out by the EUPRPDC?
6. What is the estimated number of indirect jobs created or the possibility of related developments as a result of this project being implemented?
7. Is there a clearly demonstrated need for the project?
8. Will the project enhance the attractiveness of the Region for new growth or improve the "quality-of-life" in the EUP?
9. Is the project a wise and prudent environmental use of the Region's natural resources?
10. Is there a strong local commitment to the project? 11. What is the priority for this project?
12. Project Costs TOT: FED:
STATE: LOCAL: PRIVATE:
The following pages list the top priority community and economic development projects, for the Eastern Upper Peninsula Region. Based on the above criteria, the “Priority Projects” were selected and listed on the following page. Details on the various priority projects can be found on the proceeding pages.
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EDA Funding Programs Public Works Program Supports the construction, expansion or upgrade of essential public infrastructure and facilities. (CFDA No. 11.300- PDF)
Economic Adjustment Assistance Provides a wide range of technical, planning, and public works and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time (e.g., strategy development, infrastructure construction, revolving loan fund capitalization). (CFDA No. 11.307- PDF)
Planning Grants Assists local and regional organizations (District Organizations, Indian Tribes, and other eligible entities) with their short‐ and long‐term planning efforts. To read more about EDA's Planning Program and EDD Designation Requirements and District Modifications, Click Here.(CFDA No. 11.302- PDF)
Technical Assistance Program Focused assistance provided to public and nonprofit leaders to help in economic development decision making (e.g., project planning, impact analyses, feasibility studies); also includes the University Center (PDF) Economic Development Program, which makes the resources of universities available to the economic development community. (CFDA No. 11.303- PDF)
Research and Evaluation Supports research of cutting‐edge economic development practices, as well as information dissemination efforts to national audiences. (CFDA No. 11.312- PDF)
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Supports a national network of eleven Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers that assists U.S. small and medium‐sized businesses impacted by increased imports with the development and implementation of business recovery and global competitiveness strategies to retain and create jobs. (CFDA No. 11.313- PDF) Complete and updated information on the program can be found at www.eda.gov/TAAF.
Community Trade Adjustment Assistance Provides planning and/or implementation project grants to communities that have experienced or are threatened by job loss resulting from international trade impacts. Complete and updated information on the program can be found at www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/CommunityTAA.xml.
Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund From amounts otherwise made available for the economic development assistance programs authorized by PWEDA, promotes EDA policies and strategies which contribute to environmentally sustainable development. Click here for more information (PDF).
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EDA Investment Guidelines
1. Collaborative Regional Innovation Initiatives that support the development and growth of innovation clusters based on existing regional competitive strengths. Initiatives must engage stakeholders; facilitate collaboration among urban, suburban and rural (including Tribal) areas; provide stability for economic development through long-term intergovernmental and public/private collaboration; and, support the growth of existing and emerging industries.
2. Public/Private Partnerships Investments that use both public and private sector resources and leverage complementary investments by other government/public entities and/or non-profits.
3. National Strategic Priorities Initiatives that encourage job growth and business expansion in clean energy; green technologies; sustainable manufacturing; information technology (e.g., broadband, smart grid) infrastructure; communities severely impacted by automotive industry restructuring; natural disaster mitigation and resiliency; access to capital for small and medium sized and ethnically diverse enterprises; and, innovations in science, health care and alternative fuel technologies.
4. Global Competitiveness Investments that support high-growth businesses and innovation-based entrepreneurs to expand and compete in global markets.
5. Environmentally-Sustainable Development Investments that encompass best practices in “environmentally sustainable development,” broadly defined, to include projects that enhance environmental quality and develop and implement green products, processes, and buildings as part of the green economy.
6. Economically Distressed and Underserved Communities Investments that strengthen diverse communities that have suffered disproportionate economic and job losses and/or are rebuilding to become more competitive in the global economy.
Eligibility The Chicago Regional EDA Office determines project eligibility for those proposals submitted for funding consideration in the Eastern U.P. EDD. However, it is generally based upon the average 24 month unemployment rate and per capita personal income (PCPI) or federally declared disasters. The grant rate is the maximum percent of funding for a project that is provided by the federal grant. During 2010 the EDA initiated a new process for submitting and evaluating proposals for funding. Projects are due to EDA at quarterly intervals during the program year, applicants who submit a complete application package prior to the quarterly deadline will be notified of EDA’s selection decision within 20 business days of that deadline. All projects will be assessed against EDA’s strategic priorities and evaluated by an investment review committee where EDA professionals will analyze and recommend proposals to the EDA Regional Director for that quarter’s available funding. OTHER FUNDING PROGRAMS EDA, while a major funding component of many economic development projects throughout the Region, has limited and very competitive number of funds available, furthermore, many entities within the Region cannot construct a competitive EDA application package, due to this, many other sources of funding are utilized in creating a competitive funding package for economic development projects in the Eastern U.P.
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EASTERN UP REGION PROJECT INVENTORY RESULTS & ANALYSIS Project Scoring Criteria Project submitted for priority consideration through the Commission’s annual “Call for Projects” must complete an associated project information form that addresses the criteria below which was established during the development of the 2010 Revised CEDS Five Year Plan. The Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee performed the ranking based on Regional Impacts of the priority projects submitted for consideration.
Key Projects – 2011
Several key projects were initiated or completed during the past year in the Eastern U.P., these projects are
summarized below:
Aggressive Manufacturing Innovations – Sault Ste. Marie
AMI expanded into the Sault Ste. Marie Industrial Park during
2011, building off their existing operations in Lewiston MI.
Occupying the former Key Plastics building, AMI manufactures
fluid handling systems for the automobile and heavy trucks
industries, with a full time employment of 80 staff, AMI has
created base manufacturing jobs within the Sault. The City
extended a $1.5 million tax exemption certificate and a 12-year
tax abatement for $2.2 million in machinery and equipment for
the building.
City of Sault Ste. Marie City Hall Renovation Project
The City of Sault Ste. Marie completed renovations on the
former Federal building in the downtown district during 2011.
The total cost of the renovations was $3.9 million, and included
a completed renovation to the interior of the building, including
state o the art technology, videoconferencing and new city
commission chambers.downtown area. The building was
opened for Federal offices in 1910, and was headquarters for
the Tendercare (Michigan) health care company between 1987-
Criteria 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points 4 Points 5 Points 6 Points 8 Points 10 points
Job Creation Lacking 1-10 jobs 11-25 jobs 26-50 jobs 51-75 jobs 75+ jobs
Job Retention Lacking 1-10 jobs 11-25 jobs 26-50 jobs 51-75 jobs 75+ jobs
Matching Funds NOPartially
SecuredYES
In Plan/Related Document NO YES
Project Readiness NoneOver 2
years1-2 years Immediately
Regional Impact None Little Moderate Significant
Bonus Points (5pts. Max)
2011 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Project Ranking and Distress Factor Standards Worksheet
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2007. It also house the River of History Museum, which was relocated to the Sault Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of
Chippewa Indians Administrative building on Ashmun Street.
Tahquamenon Area Recreation Center
Development
This brownfield redevelopment project will take
place on a parcel just north of the railroad tracks in
the Village of Newberry, in Luce County. The
clean-up of the former Charcoal Iron plant was
completed with MDEQ funds several years ago.
The redevelopment funding will cap-off and pave
the worst spots that are left and become the
parking lots for the recreation complex. The
Village of Newberry was also awarded funding
from the DNR Natural Resources Trust Fund, in the
amount of $300,000 to pour the slab for the
skating surface and fund other site improvements.
Phase 1 will also see the completion of design
plans for the complex and identify where the
elements will be placed. Future fund-raising will be
need to erect a support building for the park, with facilities for locker rooms, restrooms, concessions, meetings
and storage.
Luce County Industrial Park Expansion Project
This Luce County EDC project to construct water, sewer,
roads and a rail extension into Phase II of the County
Industrial Park is supported in part by an EDA Public Works
grant. This $2.35 million project was ranked as a top priority
in previous CEDS reports. It is imperative that Luce County
have adequate infrastructure in place for future industrial
development. The County plans to attract companies to the
Park that will be high volume rail users, and is consistent
with the goals and objectives of the CEDS.
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City of Sault Ste. Marie/Lake Superior State University SmartZone
Construction of a new building, the Technology
Breeder Building, that will be used as part of
the Sault Ste. Marie SmartZone for further
development of prototypes into and the
ultimate commercialization of the prototypes.
This $2.65 million project also includes
upgrades to the existing Industrial Incubator
building and has been funding, in part, through
a $1.325 million dollar EDA public works grant.
Portage Township Road Improvements
Funded through the MEDC
Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement
grant program at the MEDC, Portage
Township was able to make
improvements in the drainage along
Main St., and completely rehabilitate
two gravel road segments in the
Township. This $496,000 project
($250,000 ICE/$246,000 Township
Road Fund) was completed in the fall
of 2011.
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Project Title Local Government Total CostJob
Creation
Job
Retention
Project
Readiness
Matching
FundsIn Plan
Regional
ImpactType
TOT
PTS
Regional Broadband Improvements/Enhancements Region-Wide Unknown 10 10 3 3 5 5 NF 36
Frontier Renewable Resources - Cellulosic Ethanol Refinery
InfrastructureChippewa County EDC $49,300,000 8 8 5 3 5 5 P, NF 34
South End Bridge Widening Project International Bridge Authority $8,000,000 8 10 3 3 5 5 NF 34
International Bridge Toll Plaza Improvements International Bridge Authority $6,100,00 8 10 3 3 5 5 NF 34
South Borgstrom Road Project Hudson Twp. $730,000 2 10 3 5 5 3 NF 28
Ashmun Streetscape Project Sault Ste. Marie, City of $2,000,000 6 6 3 3 5 5 NF 28
North Huron Scenic Pathway Construction St. Ignace/Drummond $57,000,000 4 10 3 3 5 3 NF 28
Portage Twp. Sanitary Sewer System Development Portage Twp. $4,300,000 4 10 3 0 5 5 NF 27
Reisse Coal Dcok Redevelopmnt of Commercial Use Sault Ste. Marie, City of $20,000,000 10 10 1 0 5 1 27
North State Street Sewer Project St. Ignace, City of $1,500,000 6 10 1 0 5 5 NF 27
Shunk Road HMA Paving Project (Soo Twp.) Chippewa County Road Commission $426,180 0 10 5 5 5 1 P, NF 26
DeTour Village Industrial Park DeTour Village $1,624,700 6 2 5 5 5 3 NF 26
Newberry Water System Upgrade Newberry, Village of $10,000,000 2 10 5 3 5 1 P 26
JKL Bahweting School Expansion Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians $15,000,000 8 6 1 5 5 1 NF 26
M-80 to I-75 Water Main Project Kinross Charter Twp. unknown 8 8 3 0 5 1 NF 25
Portage Street Water Project Moran Twp. $470,000 2 4 5 5 5 3 NF 24
Airport Industrial Park - SW Side Infrastructure Sault Ste. Marie, City of $1,500,000 10 0 3 3 5 3 NF 24
Cannelton Superfund Site Infrastructure Sault Ste. Marie, City of $850,000 10 0 5 0 5 3 NF 23
Bay Mills CC Child Development Center Bay Mills Comm. College $500-$600,000 4 4 3 5 5 1 NF 22
Bay Mills Community College Administrative Building Bay Mills Comm. College $3,000,000 2 6 3 5 5 1 P, NF 22
Homestead Road Paving (Sugar Island Twp.) Chippewa County Road Commission $562,500 0 4 5 5 5 1 P, NF 20
Cedarville Harbor Expansion Clark Twp. $2,040,000 2 2 5 3 5 3 P, NF 20
Airport Industrial Park - 14 Ave. Ext. Sault Ste. Marie, City of $680,000 4 0 3 5 5 3 NF 20
Winter Test Program Chippewa County EDC $2,251,830 4 4 3 0 5 3 P, NF 19
Camp Lucas Infrastructure Sault Ste. Marie, City of $2,000,000 10 0 3 0 5 1 NF 19
Salt Point Road Improvements (Chippewa Twp.) Chippewa County Road Commission $168,750 0 2 5 5 5 1 P, NF 18
Pte. LaBarbe Water Line Extension Moran Twp. $2,275,000 2 2 5 0 5 3 NF 17
County-Wide Safety and Sign Upgrade Project Chippewa County Road Commission $65,000 0 0 5 5 5 1 P, NF 16
Fire Truck Purchase Dafter Twp. $250,000 2 2 3 3 5 1 NF 16
EUP Food Hub/Kitchen Incubator Sault Ste. Marie DDA Unknown 4 4 3 0 5 -- P, NF 16
Sugar Island Causeway Redevelopment Chippewa County Road Commission $4,000,000 1 1 3 0 5 3 P, NF 13
Father Marquette Memorial Park and Voyager Trail Development Moran Twp. $275,000 2 2 1 0 5 3 NF 13
Ashmun Bay Park Improvements Phase III (Linear Trail) Sault Ste. Marie, City of $575,000 2 0 3 0 5 3 P 13
North Road Bypass Project Portage Twp. unknown 4 0 1 0 5 1 NF 11
Whitefish Township Park Development Whitefish Township Unknown 2 2 1 0 5 1 NF 11
EASTERN U.P. PRIORITY PROJECTS LIST 2011-2012
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PRIORITY PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS – 2012
Bay Mills CC Child Development Center Submitting Agency: Bay Mills Community College Description: Application for ICDBG funds to construct a new child development center to replace the current inadequate facility. Project Cost: $500-$600,000 Job Creation: 11-25 Job Retention: 11-25 Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: secured (ICDBG) In Plan: Yes (2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Limited Type: Needs Funding Bay Mills Comm. College Administrative Building Submitting Agency: Bay Mills Community College Description: New construction of an Administrative building on the campus of the Bay Mills Community College. This facility will replace an outdated building on the campus of the Community College, which resides on the shores of Lake Superior west of Sault Ste. Marie. Project Cost: $3.0 million Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: 26-50 Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: secured (ICDBG) In Plan: Yes (2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Limited Type: Needs Funding Frontier Renewable Resources – Cellulosic Ethanol Refinery Infrastructure Submitting Agency: Chippewa County EDC Description: Development of the Kinross Cellulosic Ethanol refinery at the “Centers for Alternative Energy Excellence” renaissance zone in Kinross Charter Township. Including but not limited to: refinery construction, road, water, and sewer upgrades and equipment and machinery. Project Cost: $49.3 million Job Creation: 60 Job Retention: 500+ Project Readiness: 0-6 Months Matching Funds: Secured In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Significant Type: Planned/Needs Funding Winter Test Program Submitting Agency: Chippewa County EDC Description: Expansion of winter automotive test program – construct additional variable friction surfaces, upgrade/renovate existing buildings and acquire additional support equipment to accommodate multiple program users. Project Cost: $2,251,830 Job Creation: 12 Job Retention: 0 Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: No In Plan: Yes (2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Significant
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Type: Needs Funding County-wide Safety Improvements Submitting Agency: Chippewa County Road Commission Description: The Road Commission will be performing sign upgrades and safety analysis on road signage county-wide. Project Cost: $65,000 Job Creation: 0 Job Retention: 0 Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Yes In Plan: Yes (County TIP Plan) Regional Impact: Little Type: Planned/Needs Funding Homestead Road Improvements Submitting Agency: Chippewa County Road Commission Description: Repaving of Homestead Road on Sugar Island. Project calls for the resurfacing of 4.13 miles of Township road. Project Cost: $562,500 Job Creation: 0 Job Retention: 11-25 Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Yes In Plan: Yes (RTF Plan) Regional Impact: Little Type: Planned/Needs Funding Salt Point Road Improvements Submitting Agency: Chippewa County Road Commission Description: Repaving of Salt Point Road from M-28 north 1.22 miles. Salt Point Road is a major connector road between state highway M-28 and Lakeshore Drive on Lake Superior, and the Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway. Project Cost: $168,750 Job Creation: 0 Job Retention: 1-10 Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Yes In Plan: Yes (RTF Plan) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Planned/Needs Funding Shunk Road Paving Project Submitting Agency: Chippewa County Road Commission Description: Repaving of Shunk Road between 3 Mile and 5 Mile Road, including guardrail improvements. Shunk Road is a main connector to one of the Region’s largest employers, the Kewadin Sault Casino. Project Cost: $426,180 Job Creation: 0 Job Retention: 75+ Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Yes In Plan: Yes (RTF Plan) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Planned/Needs Funding
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Sugar Island Causeway Redevelopment Submitting Agency: Chippewa County Road Commission Description: Construction of a new causeway to improve the hydrological connection of the Little Rapids in the St. Marys River system. Project Cost: $4,000,000 Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: 1-10 Project Readiness: 1-2 Years Matching Funds: No In Plan: Yes (NOAA plans under development) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding Cedarville Harbor Expansion Project Submitting Agency: Clark Township Description: Expansion and improvements to the existing Cedarville Harbor. Michigan Waterways Commission has committed $1.02 million to the project. Project Cost: $2,040,000 Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: 1-10 Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Partially In Plan: Yes (Local Waterways Committee) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Planned/Needs Funding DeTour Village Business/Industrial Park Submitting Agency: DeTour Area EDC Description: Development of a business/industrial park on a 33 acre parcel of property owned by DeTour Village. The DeTour Area EDC proposes this development, including road, water, sewer, and utility construction, for nine (9) lots. The EDC is currently in the process of selling their first lot to a local business. Project Cost: $1.6 million Job Creation: 26-50 Job Retention: 1-10 Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Secured (Local) In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding South Borgstrom Road Improvements Submitting Agency: Hudson Township Description: Completion of the South Borgstrom Road project would produce connectivity between H-40 and US-2, and also produce an alternate route to M-28. This road is used extensively by loggers and the surface is in deplorable condition. The substrate is also incapable of handling the tonnage allowed by the State of Michigan. Project Cost: $730,000 Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: 75+ Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Secured In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Planned/Needs Funding
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International Bridge Toll Plaza Improvements Submitting Agency: International Bridge Authority Description: Project Cost: $6.1 million Job Creation: 51-75 Job Retention: 75+ Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: Not Secured In Plan: Yes (2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Significant Type: Planned/Needs Funding M-80 to I-75 Water Main Project Submitting Agency: Kinross Charter Township Description: Completion of a water line extension/main along M-80 to I-75 to increase the potential for business development along this heavily traveled corridor. Project Cost: Unknown Job Creation: 51-75 Job Retention: 51-75 Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: Unknown In Plan: Yes (2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Limited Type: Needs Funding Father Marquette Memorial Park Submitting Agency: Moran Township Description: Restoration of the Father Marquette National Memorial. This includes a rebuild of the museum on this site that burned down in 2000 and a reconnection of the existing park area to the Straits State Park with a pedestrian bridge. Project Cost: $275,000 Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: 1-10 Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: Not secured In Plan: Yes (2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding Portage Street Water Line Extension Submitting Agency: Moran Township Description: Capacity enhancements and upgrades to the Township’s water distribution system. Project Cost: $470,000 Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: 11-25 Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: secured (Local) In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding Pte. LeBarbe Road Water Line Extension Submitting Agency: Moran Township Description: Extension of a water line along Pte. LeBarbe Road, an area of problematic wells in the past. This extension could also serve future business needs along US-2.
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Project Cost: $2.275 million Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: 1-10 Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: Not secured In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding Newberry Water System Upgrade Submitting Agency: Village of Newberry Description: Continued improvements and upgrades to the Village’s Water distribution system. Project Cost: $10.0 million Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: 75+ Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Secured (USDA Loan) In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Limited Type: Needs Funding Portage Township North Road Bypass Submitting Agency: Portage Township Description: Development of a north road bypass between the North and South Curtis Road in the township. Project Cost: Unknown Job Creation: Unknown Job Retention: 20 Project Readiness: Over 2 years Matching Funds: No In Plan: Yes (2007-08, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Limited Type: Needs Funding Portage Township Sanitary Sewer Development Submitting Agency: Portage Township Description: Development of a sanitary sewer system within the downtown district of Curtis in Portage Township to alleviate historical pollution and capacity problems. Project Cost: $4.3 million Job Creation: 11-25 Job Retention: 75+ Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: No In Plan: Yes (2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Significant Type: Needs Funding Regional Broadband Upgrades Submitting Agency: Unknown Description: Development of a more robust and interconnected network of broadband across the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Peninsula Fiber and Merit Network projects are underway, but last mile connectivity remains a priority. Project Cost: unknown Job Creation: 75+ Job Retention: 75+ Project Readiness: 1-2 years
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Matching Funds: Partially secured In Plan: Yes (2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Significant Type: Needs Funding Airport Industrial Park – 14th Ave. Extension Submitting Agency: Sault Ste. Marie EDC Description: Extension of 14th Ave. into the Airport Industrial Park, including road improvements, water, sewer and utilities. Project Cost: $680,000 Job Creation: 11-25 Job Retention: NA Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: Unknown In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Type: Needs Funding Airport Industrial Park Infrastructure Submitting Agency: Sault Ste. Marie EDC Description: Placement of needed road, water, sewer and utilities to develop the southwest side of the Airport Industrial Park in Sault Ste. Marie. Project Cost: $1.5 million Job Creation: 75+ Job Retention: NA Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: Unknown In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding Ashmun Bay Park Improvements Phase III (Linear Trail) Submitting Agency: Sault Ste. Marie EDC Description: Phase III of the Ashmun Bay park improvements plan, which includes the development of a linear trail to connect into the Soo/Strongs rail trail. Project Cost: $575,000 Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: NA Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: Secured (MDNR) In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding Ashmun Streetscape Project Submitting Agency: Sault Ste. Marie EDC/Comm. Dev. Description: Construction of a new Ashmun Streetscape including both underground and above ground improvements between Easterday Ave. and Sheridan Dr. Project Cost: $2.0 million Job Creation: 26-50 Job Retention: 75+ Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Secured (Local) In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate
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Type: Needs Funding Camp Lucas Infrastructure Submitting Agency: Sault Ste. Marie EDC Description: Development of road, water, sewer and utilities to complete the infrastructure for the Camp Lucas site for future development in the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Project Cost: $2.0 million Job Creation: 75+ Job Retention: NA Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: Unknown In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Limited Type: Needs Funding Cannelton Superfund Site Infrastructure Submitting Agency: Sault Ste. Marie EDC Description: Placement of road, water, sewer and utilities to the Cannelton Superfund site (former Tannery). This would allow for this area to be redeveloped for public or private uses. Project Cost: $850,000 Job Creation: 75+ Job Retention: NA Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Unknown In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding Downtown Food Hub/Kitchen Incubator Submitting Agency: Sault Ste. Marie DDA Description: Development of a food hub and kitchen incubator in the downtown district of Sault Ste. Marie. Project Cost: Unknown Job Creation: 11-25 Job Retention: 11-25 Project Readiness: 1-2 years Matching Funds: Unknown In Plan: Yes (2012 CEDS) Regional Impact: -- (project submitted after REDAC meeting – will not be ranked on impacts for 2012) Type: Needs Funding JKL Bahweting School Expansion Submitting Agency: Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Description: Expansion and improvements to the existing JKL Bahweting Tribal Charter School to a location on existing Tribal trust lands. Project Cost: $15,000,000 Job Creation: 26-50 Job Retention: 50-75 Project Readiness: 3+ years Matching Funds: Yes In Plan: Yes (2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding North State Street Sewer Project
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Submitting Agency: City of St. Ignace Description: Replacement and enhancement of 3,300 foot of sanitary sewer line along North State Street from the City lift station at 1025 North State Street to the new Straits Hospital development at 1160 North State Street. The current line is along the Lake Huron shore and feeds six existing motels, three restaurants, the Sault Tribe’s youth detention facility, a mini-golf course, several small retail shops, and a five residential homes on this line. This line will also serve the new 82,000 square foot Straits Hospital facility scheduled to open this spring. Project Cost: $1,500,000 Job Creation: 26-50 Job Retention: 75+ Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Not secured In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Type: Planned/Needs Funding North Huron Scenic Pathway Submitting Agency: City of St. Ignace DDA Description: Proposed non-motorized pathway from St. Ignace to Drummond Island. Recent studies have shown that individuals are now choosing “place” over “job” when looking at employment opportunities, one the amenities that makes a community marketable is its connectivity, in terms of multi-modal transportation. Project Cost: $57.0 million Job Creation: 11-25 Job Retention: 75+ Project Readiness: Over 2 years Matching Funds: Partially secured In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding Tahquamenon Area Civic Center Submitting Agency: Tahquamenon Area Rec. Authority Description: Construction of a Civic Center in McMillan Township, which will include a hockey rink, recreational facilities, conference/meeting space. Project Cost: $2.5 million Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: NA Project Readiness: Immediately Matching Funds: Partially-secured (DNR, DEQ, Local) In Plan: Yes (2008-09, 2010, 2011 CEDS) Regional Impact: Moderate Type: Needs Funding Whitefish Township Park Development Submitting Agency: Whitefish Township Description: Redevelopment of a brownfield site in Paradise, adjacent to the Community Center into a waterfront park area. Project Cost: Unknown Job Creation: 1-10 Job Retention: 1-10 Project Readiness: Over 2 years Matching Funds: Unknown In Plan: Yes (Twp. Master Plan) Regional Impact: Little Type: Needs Funding
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES/COMPLETED PROJECTS - 2011/2012
Local Government Total Cost Funding Sources
BMIC Emergency Connection (Ambulance) Facility
Bay Mills Indian Community Unknown BIA, BMIC, Other
Plantation Road Improvements Bay Mills Indian Community Unknown BIA, BMIC, Other
Community Water and Sewer connection for Bay Mills Community College
Bay Mills Community College Unknown BIA, BMIC, Other
Pendills Lake Road Bay Mills Twp/Chippewa County Road Commission $66,931 CCRC, Local
11 Mile Road - Shunk to Riverside Bruce Twp/Chippewa County Road Commission $128,169 CCRC, Local
Road Improvements - Township Wide Clark Twp. $246,000 Local, MCRC, Other
Purchased and prepared land for recreational facility Dafter Township Unknown Local
Rail crossing upgrade/reconstruction Dafter Township Unknown MDOT
Mackinac Trail road improvements - 9 mile to 12 mile
Dafter Township/Chippewa
County Road Commission $688,138 CCRC, MDOT,
FHWA, Local
K&K Concrete Business Location and Expansion DeTour Area EDC Unknown Loca, Private, Other
North Caribou Lake Road Improvements DeTour Twp./Chippewa County Road Commission
CCRC, FHWA, Local
Country Club Drive Improvements Kinross Charter
Twp/Chippewa County Road Commission CCRC, Local
Kinross Housing - Evergreen, Wood Lake, Maple Grove, Red Cedar, Blueberry, Partridge
Kinross Charter Twp/Chippewa County
Road Commission $197,218 CCRC, Local
Construction of water, sewer and Roads in Phase II of the Luce County Industrial Park - completed Luce County EDC $2,350,000 EDA, LCEDC,
Private
Water Main Replacement Project - Portage Street Moran Twp. Unknown USDARD, Local, Other
Clegg and 23 Mile Road Improvements Pickford Twp/Chippewa County Road Commission $128,163 CCRC, Local
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Soo Township Road Patching Projects Pickford Twp/Chippewa County Road Commission $9,150 CCRC, Local
Three Lakes Charter Academy - School Portage Township $160,000 MI Dept. of Education
Completion of Parks and Recreation Master Plan Portage Twp. Unknown Local CLC Kitchen Repairs, roof replacement Portage Twp. $101,000 USDARD, Local Boat Launch Dredging Project Portage Twp. $10,000 MDNR, Local Fire, EMS and Curtis Learning Center Development Portage Twp. $101,000 USDA, Local
ICE Grant for Road Improvements Portage Twp. $496,000 MEDC, Local Parks and Recreation Master Plan completed Portage Twp. unknown Local, Other
Center Line Road Improvements - ongoing Rudyard Twp/Chippewa County Road Commission Unknown CCRC, Local
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES/COMPLETED PROJECTS - 2011/2012
Local Government Total Cost Funding Sources
Dryburg Road Paving Rudyard Twp/Chippewa County Road Commission $119,606 CCRC, Local
City Hall Renovation Project Completed Sault Ste. Marie, City of $3,800,000 Local, other Little Italy Neighborhood Improvements Sault Ste. Marie, City of $500,000 MSHDA, Local Park City Place - downtown apartments completed Sault Ste. Marie, City of $5,600,000 MSHDA (CDBG),
Private
SSM CSO Phase C-1 and C-2(East Island Area) Sault Ste. Marie, City of $12,489,773 MDNRE, ARRA, Local
Lift station construction St. Ignace, City of Unknown unknown
New Sewer Lift Station Construction St. Ignace, City of Unknown USDA-RD, Local, Other
Sewer Extension and replacement St. Ignace, City of Unknown unknown Sewer Plant expansion St. Ignace, City of Unknown unknown
SRF Project Completed -along Portage Rd. St. Ignace, City of Unknown USDA, USDARD, Local, Private
New Pavilion at Township Park Trout Lake Twp. Unknown USDA-RD, Local
Construction of New Emergency Services Building Whitefish Township Unknown USDA-RD, Local, Other
Whitefish Township Community Center Improvements Whitefish Township Unknown USDA-RD, Local,
Other
Construction of new Emergency Services Building Whitefish Twp. Unknown USDARD, DHS, Local
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT NEED FUNDING - 2011/2012
Project Name Local Government Estimated Cost
Funding Sources
Bay Mills Community College Administrative and Classroom Facility Construction
Bay Mills Indian Community
$2-3.0 million
BIA, BMIC, USDA, Other
New Community Justice Center Construction Bay Mills Indian Community
unknown CTAS, BMIC, Other
Ambulance/EMS Education Center Bay Mills Indian Community
$200-300,000
ICDBG, BIA, SHPO, Private, Tribe
Child Development Center Bay Mills Indian Community
$500-600,000
ICDBG, BIA, DOE, USDARD, Tribe
Brevort Twp. Community Center construction Brevort Twp. $680,000 USDARD, ARRA, Local
Brevort Twp. Sewer upgrades Brevort Twp. $640,000 USDARD, ARRA, Local
Boat Launch Construction Bruce Twp. $500,000 MDNR, Local
Dunbar Park Playground Upgrades Bruce Twp. $70,000 MNRTF, Local
Township Playground Construction Bruce Twp. $110,850 MNRTF, Local
Les Cheneaux Performing Arts Center Cedarville $3,100,000 MCA, USDA, Private, Local
Building #436 Rehabilitation Chippewa County EDC unknown EDA, CDBG, Local, Private, Other
Winter Automotive Testing Program Expansion Chippewa County EDC $1,851,830 MEDC, CCEDC, Private, Other
North Huron Scenic Pathway Chippewa/Mackinac Counties
$57,000,000 MDOT, FHWA, Byways, MEDC, EDA, Private, Local
Cedarville-Hessel Bike Path Clark Twp. Unknown MDOT, NPS, Local
Cemetary upgrades Clark Twp. Unknown USDA-RD, Local
Clark Township Park Clark Twp. Unknown USDA, MDNR, Private, Local
Clark Township Street Sign Upgrade Clark Twp. Unknown MDOT, DHS, Local
Community Center Finishing Project Clark Twp. unknown USDA-RD, Local
Downtown District Revitalization Project Clark Twp. unknown EDA, MEDC, MDOT, Local
Fire Hall Construction Clark Twp. unknown USDA, DHS, Local
Government Island Stewardship Clark Twp. unknown MDNR, Private, Local
Hessel Marina Expansion Clark Twp. $1,275,000 MDNR, MDEQ, Waterways, Local
Les Cheneaux Library - Phase II Clark Twp. Unknown USDA, Private, Local
Maritime Museum Restoration Clark Twp. Unknown MSHPO, Private, Local
Recycling opportunities Clark Twp. unknown MDEQ, USDA, Private, Local
Swede Road Improvements - 1.9 miles Clark Twp. unknown Local, MCRC, MDOT, Other
Water Pump for Fire Truck Clark Twp. Unknown USDA, DHS, Local
Watershed Management Plan Clark Twp. Unknown CMI, MDNR, MDEQ, Local
Welcome Center Construction Clark Twp. Unknown MDOT, FWHA, Local
Youth Center Construction Clark Twp. unknown USDA, Private, Local
Ball Diamond Improvements Dafter Twp. unknown USDA-RD, MDNR, Private, Local
Dafter Twp. Fire Safety Dafter Twp. $250,000 USDA-RD, DHS, Local
Fire truck/equipment purchase Dafter Twp. unknown Local, USDA-RD, Other
Improvements to 26 miles of unpaved Township Roads
Dafter Twp. unknown Local, CCRC, MDOT, FHWA, Other
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Project Name Local Government Estimated Cost
Funding Sources
Pavilion Construction Dafter Twp. unknown USDA-RD, MDNR, Private, Local
Playground Equipment upgrades Dafter Twp. unknown USDA-RD, MDNR, Private, Local
Carr Waterfront property development DeTour Area EDC unknown DNR, USDA-RD, Local, Other
Improvements to Village Hall kitchen equipment DeTour Area EDC unknown USDA-RD, Local, Other
Infrastructure development to Business Park DeTour Area EDC $350,000 CDBG-ICE, CDBG, EDA, Local, Other
Water and sewer improvements at Township Pavilion
DeTour Area EDC unknown USDA-RD, DNR, Other
Lighthouse.NET Broadband Project EUP-Wide $64,000,000 RUS, ARRA, Private, Local
Dog Park Project Kinross Charter Twp. unknown USDA-RD, Local, Private, Other
Energy Efficiency upgrades to township properties Kinross Charter Twp. unknown USDA-RD, DOE, Local
Energy Efficiency upgrades to township properties Kinross Charter Twp. unknown USDA-RD, DOE, Local
Improvements and upgrades to Kinross Twp. Park Kinross Charter Twp. unknown USDA-RD, Local, Other
Kincheloe Araea streetlight upgrades/expansion Kinross Charter Twp. unknown USDA-RD, DOE, Local, Private
Re-establish streetscape project along M-80 or another area of Kincheloe
Kinross Charter Twp. unknown MDOT, CCRC, Local, Other
Aquatic Research Laboratory & Educational Center Renoavtion
Lake Superior State Univ.
$9,000,000 ARRA, Private, Local
School of Business, Economics and Legal Study building renovations/replacement
Lake Superior State Univ.
$20,000,000 ARRA, Private, Local
Broadband - county wide Luce County EDC unknown USDA-RD, EDA, MEDC, Private, Local
Father Marquette National Memorial - park, trail development
Moran Twp. unknown USDA-RD, MDOT, Local, Private, Other
Pte. LaBarbe Water Extension Moran Twp. $2,275,000 EDA, USDA, Local, Other
Public Boat Launch Facility Development Moran Twp. unknown USDA-RD, MDNR, MDEQ, Local
Tourism Industry Expansion Cooperative Moran Twp. / Sault Tribe of Chipp. Ind.
unknown ICDBG, Local, Private, Tribe
Atlas Park Improvements Newberry, Village of unknown MNRTF, Local
Downtown Revitalization Project Newberry, Village of $2,866,000 MSHDA, Local, Private
Newberry Sidewalk Replacement Newberry, Village of unknown MDOT-TE, FHWA, LCRC, Local
Newberry Water System Improvement Project Phase 1D
Newberry, Village of unknown USDARD, EDA, CDBG
Acquire and Development of lakeshore property for public park and farmers market
Portage Twp. $430,300 MEDC, Local, Private
Gould City Road Reconstruction Portage Twp. $408,000 Local, MCRC
MDNR Recreation Passport Grant for tennis court and rec area improvements
Portage Twp. $21,000 MDNR, local
Roof and electrical upgrades to the Curtis Learning Center
Portage Twp. $50,000 USDARD, Local, Other
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Project Name Local Government Estimated Cost
Funding Sources
Sandtown Road Grade Improvements Portage Twp. $103,400 Local, MCRC
Sanitary Sewer System - Downtown Curtis Portage Twp. unknown UDSA, MEDC, EDA, Private, Local
Historical Society Museum Construction Rudyard Twp. $96,000 HAL, Private, Local
Mackinac Trial over Chub Creek (Bridge Project) Rudyard Twp. CCRC, MDOT, FHWA, Local
New Street Lighting Rudyard Twp. unknown MDOT, CCRC, Local
Paving of Township Park Walking Trail Rudyard Twp. unknown Local, MI-NRTF
Downtown Food Hub and Kitchen Incubator Project
Sault Ste. Mare DDA Unknown MEDC, EDA, USDA, Private, Local, other
3 Mile Rd. @ I-75 Overpass widening Sault Ste. Marie, City of $3,000,000 MDOT, FHWA, BIA, Local, Other
Airport Industrial Park - 14th ave. Extension Sault Ste. Marie, City of $680,000 CDBG, TIFA III
Airport Industrial Park - SW Side Infrastructure Sault Ste. Marie, City of $1,500,000 CDBG, TIFA III
Airport Industrial Park Broadband Extension Sault Ste. Marie, City of unknown USDA, State, Local, Private
Airprot Parallel Taxiway Extension Sault Ste. Marie, City of $4,000,00 MAC, TIFA III
Ashmun Bay Park Phase III (Linear trail) Sault Ste. Marie, City of $575,000 MNRTF, TEA LU, Local
Ashmun Creek Bio-Reserve Sault Ste. Marie, City of unknown MNRTF, Local, Private
Ashmun Street Streetscape, reconstruction and utility improvements (Power Canal to Easterday)
Sault Ste. Marie, City of $2,000,000 MDOT, Special Assessment
Camp Lucas Infrastructure Sault Ste. Marie, City of $2,000,000 CDBG, TEDF
Cannelton Superfund Development Infrastructure Sault Ste. Marie, City of $850,000 EDA, USDARD, CDBG, Local
Cannelton Superfund Development Infrastructure Sault Ste. Marie, City of $850,000 EDA, USDARD, CDBG, Local
Cannelton Superfund Development Property Acquisition for Industrial Development
Sault Ste. Marie, City of unknown EPA, DEQ, State, Federal, Private, Local, Other
E. 17th Avenue Reconstruction (Ashmun to John) Sault Ste. Marie, City of $256,000 MDOT, FHWA, BIA, Local, Other
Environmental Asssessment and Wetland Mitigation Plan for Hangar Expansion
Sault Ste. Marie, City of $250,000 MAC, TIFA III
Environmental Asssessment and Wetland Mitigation Plan for Hangar Expansion
Sault Ste. Marie, City of $250,000 MAC, TIFA III
Fort Street Bridge Re-Assembly Sault Ste. Marie, City of $1,270,000 MDOT, FHWA, MSHPO, Local
Historic Homes completion Sault Ste. Marie, City of $1,500,000 Unknown
ICI Business Expansion Sault Ste. Marie, City of Unknown EDA, MEDC, MDOT, Private, Local
Lower Rivers Islands Phase I Sault Ste. Marie, City of $1,300,000 MNRTF, CZM, TEA LU, Local
Lower Rivers Islands Phase II Sault Ste. Marie, City of $700,000 MNRTF, CZM, TEA LU, Local
Meridian Street Reconstruction (Easterday to 8th Ave. W)
Sault Ste. Marie, City of $1,300,000 TEDF, Local
Meridian Street Upgrades Sault Ste. Marie, City of $1,200,000 MNRTF, CZM, TEA LU, Local
Multi-purpose trail segment (I-75 tunnel to Business Spur)
Sault Ste. Marie, City of $300,000 MNRTF, TEA LU, Local
Multi-purpose trail segment (Power Canal Segment)
Sault Ste. Marie, City of $300,000 MNRTF, TEA LU, Local
New DPW Building Construction Sault Ste. Marie, City of $6,300,000 USDARD, Local
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Project Name Local Government Estimated Cost
Funding Sources
New Fire Station Construction Sault Ste. Marie, City of $2,000,000 USDARD, TIFA III, Local
New Police Station construction Sault Ste. Marie, City of $1,400,000 Local
Permanent Music Stage-Shelter Sault Ste. Marie, City of $100,000 TIFA II
Pullar Stadium Improvements Sault Ste. Marie, City of $223,013 Private
Reisse Coal Dcok Redevelopmnt of Commercial Use
Sault Ste. Marie, City of $20,000,000 EDA, MDOT, FHWA, DEQ, Private, NOAA, Local, Other
Seymour Street (Marquette to 5th Ave. West) Sault Ste. Marie, City of $900,000 TEDF, Local
Sherman Park Phase II (campground) Sault Ste. Marie, City of $450,000 MNRTF, Local
W. 10th and 14th Avenueu Reconstruction (Davitt to Ashmun)
Sault Ste. Marie, City of $700,000 MDOT, FHWA, BIA, Local, Other
Waterfront Walkway Section 3 Corps Park Sault Ste. Marie, City of $100,000 MNRTF, CZM, Local
Waterfront Walkway Section 4 Brady Park Sault Ste. Marie, City of $370,000 MNRTF, Local
Waterfront Walkway Section 5 Maritime Area Sault Ste. Marie, City of $420,000 MNRTF, Local
Waterfront Walkway Section 6 Alford Park Sault Ste. Marie, City of $520,000 MNRTF, CZM, Local
West Portage Bike Path Sault Ste. Marie, City of $400,000 SAFE-TEA LU, Local
Development of a well for the western portion of the Township
Soo Twp. unknown USDA-RD, Local, Other
North State Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements St. Ignace, City of $1,000,000 USDA, EDA, CDBG, Private, Local
Fire Hall Construction St. Ignace, City of unknown USDARD, Private, Local
Little Bear East Facility Expansion St. Ignace, City of $10,000 SSMTCI, Local
New Fire Hall Construction St. Ignace, City of $300,000 USDA RD, Local
New Fire Hall construction St. Ignace, City of $1,500,000 USDARD, Local, Private
New Fire/Rescue truck St. Ignace, City of $280,000 USDARD, Local, Private
North Huron Scenic Pathway Development - St. Ignace
St. Ignace, City of $5,715,775 MDOT, MNRTF, FHWA, Local, Private
St. Ignace History of Transportation Museum St. Ignace, City of $250,000 MDOT, FHWA, Local
Street rehabilitation St. Ignace, City of unknown MDOT, MCRC, Local
Streetscape expansion (lighthpoles, etc.) St. Ignace, City of unknown MDOT-TE, MCRC, FHWA, Local
Wawatam Park Development St. Ignace, City of $210,000 MNRTF, Private, Local
Bridge across the Carp River Trout Lake Twp. unknown USDARD, Private, Local
National Scenic Byways Grant - land acquisition for Welcome Center/signage
Trout Lake Twp. unknown MDOT, FHWA, Local
New ORV Trail System Trout Lake Twp. unknown MDOT, CCRC, FHWA, Local
New Snowmobile Trail (off Huckleberry Rd.) Trout Lake Twp. unknown MDOT, FHWA, CCRC, Local
Trees for Township Park Trout Lake Twp. unknown MNRTF, FHWA, MDOT, Private, Local
Updated Road Signage Trout Lake Twp. unknown MNRTF, Private, Local
Public Park Development Project Whitefish Township unknown MDNR, MDEQ, USDA, Local, Private
Visual Enhancement of business district Whitefish Twp. unknown MDOT, FHWA, CCRC, Local
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNED OR FUNDED PROJECTS - 2011/2012
Project Name Local Government Estimated Cost
Funding Sources
New Child Development Center Construction Bay Mills Indian Community
unknown BIA, BMIC, Other
Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Bay Mills Indian Community
Unknown USDA, BIA, BMIC, Other
Superior Pellets Business Location Chippewa County EDC $1,270,182 EDA, MEDC, CCEDC, Private, Other
Winter Automotive Testing Program Expansion Chippewa County EDC $1,851,830 MEDC, CCEDC, Private, Other
Frontier Renewable Resources Cellulosic Ethanol Refinery Chippewa County EDC, Kinross Charter Twp.
$49,300,000 EDA, DOE, MEDC, Private, Local
County Wide Safety and Pavement Marking Upgrade Chippewa County Road Commission
Unknown FHWA, MDOT, CCRC
Riverside Drive from 3 to 4 Mmile Road - resurface/drainage improvements
Chippewa County Road Commission
$405,313 MDOT TEDF, CCRC, Local
Salt Point Road HMA Paving Chippewa Twp./Chippewa County Road Commission
Unknown CCRC, MDOT, Local
M-134 Heritage Route Designation Clark Township Unknown MDOT, Local
Township Road Improvements Clark Township $182,000 Local, MCRC, MDOT, Other
Township Road Improvements - 2012 to 2014 Clark Township $545,000 Local, MCRC, MDOT, Other
Community recreation center Dafter Twp. $110,000 MDNR, Local, other
Fire Truck purchase Dafter Twp. $250,000 USDA-RD, Local, Other
North Caribou Lake Road Improvements DeTour Twp. Unknown CCRC, MDOT, Local, Other
Replacement/Repair of sewage pump stations DeTour Village Unknown USDA-RD, Local, Other
Great Waters Signage Plan EUP Unknown PAL, MDNR, MDOT, Local
Drainage Problems - base housing Kinross Charter Twp. Unknown CCRC, Local
Former Sunrise Inn Renovation Project Kinross Charter Twp. Unknown USDA-RD, Local, Other
Property Acquisition - new business location Kinross Charter Twp. $250,000 USDA-RD, Private, Local
Sale and Renovation of Bldg. 313 Kinross Charter Twp. Unknown CDBG, USDA-RD, Local
Sale and Renovation of Bldg. 313 Kinross Charter Twp. Unknown CDBG, USDA-RD, Local
Tone Road Streetscape Project Kinross Charter Twp. $336,000 MDOT, Local
Norris Center Improvements Lake Superior St. Univ. $5,000,000 Private
Luce County Industrial Park Expansion - Rail Luce County EDC $2,350,000 EDA, Local
Newberry Collission Expansion Luce County EDC Unknown Local, Other
Northern Wings Repair - Facility Expansion Luce County EDC Unknown LCEDC, MEDC, Local, Private, other
Mackinac Island WWTP Upgrades Mackinac Island, City of $6,460,000 USDARD, Local
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Project Name Local Government Estimated Cost
Funding Sources
27 Mile Road Upgrade for Asphalt Surface Moran Twp. Unknown MCRC, MDOT, FHWA, Local
Black Point Road Curve Reconstruction Moran Twp. Unknown MCRC, MDOT, FHWA, Local
Reconstruct and Re-pave Old Portage Trail (3 Miles) Moran Twp. Unknown MCRC, MDOT, FHWA, Local
Tahquamenon Outdoor Recreation Complex Newberry, Village of $2,500,000 MDNR, MDEQ, Local, Private
Newberry Water System Improvements Project Phase 1C Newberry, Village of $1,000,000 USDA, CDBG, Local
Ketola Road Improvements Portage Twp. $240,000 MEDC, MDOT, Local
McGahn Road Improvements Portage Twp. $51,400 MEDC, MDOT, Local
Main Street Road Improvements Rudyard Twp. Unknown CCRC, Local
Wind Energy Farm Rudyard Twp. Unknown DOE, Private
Ashmun Bay Dredging Project Sault Ste. Marie, City of $284,000 EPA, DEQ, Local
Ashmun Bay Park Trail Parcel Acquisition Sault Ste. Marie, City of $48,000 MNRTF, Local
Façade Improvement Initiative Sault Ste. Marie, City of $330,000 MSHDA (CDBG), Private
Riverside Dr. Bridge over Mission Creek Replacement Sault Ste. Marie, City of $875,000 MDOT, BIA, Local
Rotary Park Development Sault Ste. Marie, City of $370,000 MNRTF, Local
SmartZone Breeder Construction/Incubator Rehab Sault Ste. Marie, City of $2,500,000 EDA, Local
Hoover Precision Productions Expansion Sault Ste. Marie, City of unknown Private, Local, Other
SSM CSO Phase C-3 (West Island Area) Sault Ste. Marie, City of $8,000,000 DEQ, ARRA, Local
W. Spruce Street Resurfacing (Pine to W. Portage) Sault Ste. Marie, City of $440,000 MDOT-EDF, Local
Wetlands Master Plan Development Sault Ste. Marie, City of Unknown Local
Four Mile Beach - designated as public beach Soo Twp. Unknown Local, Other
Pine Grove Cemetary Improvements Soo Twp. Unknown Local, Other
Road Improvements - Neebish Island Soo Twp. Unknown CCRC, MDOT, Local
Shunk Road (3 to 5 Mile Rd.) HMA Paving Soo Twp. Unknown CCRC, MDOT, Local
Lighthouse Park construction St. Ignace, City of Unknown MDNRENRTF, Local, Other
Boardwalk Improvements St. Ignace, City of $48,000 DDA, MDEQ, Local, Other
St. Ignace Welcome Center Construction St. Ignace, City of Unknown MDOT
St. Ignace Welcome Center Construction St. Ignace, City of Unknown MDOT
War Memorial Hospital ER Expansion War Memorial Hospital $21,900,000 USDA, Local
Rennovation of the Community Center Whitefish Twp. Unknown USDARD, Local
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EASTERN UP TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS - 2008-2015
Project Description Municipality Estimated
Cost Funding Sources
Status
M-28 - Waiska River Bridge Rehab Superior Twp. $250-$500,000 MDOT 2011 Completed
M-123 RR Replacement north of Newberry McMillan Twp. unknown MDOT 2011 Completed
M-123 over Murphy Creek - bridge replacement
McMillan Twp. $920,000 MDOT 2011 Completed
I-75 Busines Spur Reconstruction Project, 10th Ave. to Easterday Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie $1,974,000 ARRA - MDOT
2011 Completed
Easterday Ave. Bridge over I-75 - restore/rehab
Sault Ste. Marie $1,132,000 MDOT 2011 Completed
I-75 BS, Carpool lot - lighthing Sault Ste. Marie $14,000 MDOT 2011 Completed
N-129 from 3 Mile to 10 Mile Road - CPM Project
Soo, Bruce, Dafer Twp.
unknown MDOT 2011 Completed
Drummond,Sugar & Neebish Island Dock Upgrades
EUPTA $1,175,000 ARRA-MDOT
2011 Completed
International Bridge - Partial Widening Sault Ste. Marie $10,500,000 ARRA-MDOT
2011 Completed
I-75 SB over Carp River at Mackinac Trail St. Ignace Twp. $675,000 MDOT 2011 Funded/Planned
US-2 Reconstruction, M-117 to Naubinway Garfield Twp. $5,565,000 ARRA - MDOT
2011 Funded/Planned
Portage Ave., I-75BS - CSO Work Sault Ste. Marie $701,000 MDOT 2011 Funded/Planned
US-2 from Black River to west of Engadine Mackinac Co. $5-$10 million MDOT 2011 Funded/Planned
M-48 from Mack Trail north to I-75 Interchange - CPM
Rudyard Twp. unknown MDOT 2011 Funded/Planned
Carpool Lot Construction - west of CR399 Pentland Twp. $0-250,000 MDOT 2011 Funded/Planned
Charles Moran Rd. east of M-123 St. Ignace Twp. $0-250,000 MDOT 2011 Funded/Planned
CR381 Reconstruct from M-28 to Toonerville
Pentland Twp. $250-$500,000 MDOT 2011 Funded/Planned
Mackinac Trail - M-28 to 12 Mile Road (Reconstruct)
Dafter Twp. $500-$750,000 MDOT 2011 Funded/Planned
CR135 Reconstruction Lakefield Twp. $1-$2.5 million MDOT 2011 Funded/Planned
M-129 over Fletcher Creek Pickford Twp. unknown MDOT 2011 Planned
Tahquamenon Scenic Heritage Route Interpretion
TSHR $94,425 FHWA - SB
2012 Funded/Planned
Tahquamenon Scenic Heritage Route Marketing/Promotion
TSHR $232,000 FHWA - SB
2012 Funded/Planned
I-75 BS (3 Mile Road) over I-75 Sault Ste. Marie unknown 2012 Funded/Planned
I-75 over Hoban Creek - bridge replacement
Marquette Twp. $1,916,000 MDOT 2012 Funded/Planned
Riverside Drive - Mission Creek Bridge Replacement
Soo Twp. $750-$1 million MDOT 2012 Funded/Planned
I-75 Overpass Rehab - Charles Moran and Bay Road
Mackinac Co. $750-$1 million MDOT 2012 Funded/Planned
I-75 Business Spur Reconstruction, Easterday Ave. to Power Canal
Sault Ste. Marie $700,000 MDOT 2012 Needs Funding/ Planned
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M-48 - From M-129 to M-134 - Guardrail replacement
Pickford, Raber, DeTour Twp's.
$159,722 ARRA - MDOT
2012 Planned
M-28 - Borgstrom Rd. to Luce County Line McMillan Twp. $2,101,000 MDOT 2012 Planned
US-2 - Borgstrom Rd. to Hiawatha Trail, Worth to Wildwood Rd.
Hudson, Garfield, Newton Twp.
$4,870,000 MDOT 2012 Planned
I-85 Resurfacing from M-28 to 3 Mile Road Dafter / Soo Twp. $3,000,000 MDOT 2012 Planned
M-134 Shoulder Paving (5 miles) from Cedarville eastbound
Clark Twp. $575,000 MDOT 2012 Planned
M-28 - Luce County Line to M-123 Hulbert, Chippewa Twp.
$1,429,962 ARRA - 63
2013 Planned
I-75 Bridge Replacement/Rehab Chippewa Co. unknown MDOT 2013 Planned
I-75 Bridge Replacement/Rehab Chippewa Co. unknown MDOT 2014 Planned
M-28 - Raco Superior Twp. $162,000 MDOT 2014 Planned
I-75 Bridge Replacement/Rehab Chippewa Co. unknown MDOT 2015 Planned
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DEFINITIONS FOR ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS:
ARRA: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus)
BIA: Bureau of Indian Affairs
BMIC: Bay Mills Indian Community
CDBG: Community Development Block Grant (Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
CCEDC: Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation
CCRC: Chippewa County Road Commission
CMI: Clean Michigan Initiative
CZM: Coastal Zone Management Program
COE: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CPLHS: Crisp Point Lighthouse Historical Society
CZM: Coastal Zone Management (MDEQ)
DDA: Downtown Development Authority
DED: Department of Education,
DEQ: Department of Environmental Quality
DHS: Department of Homeland Security
DNR: Department of Natural Resources
DOA: Department of Agriculture
DOC: Department of Corrections
DOE: Department of Energy
EDA: Economic Development Administration
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
EPASDCGP: Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Development Challenge Grant Program
EUPRPDC: Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning and Development Commission,
FAA: Federal Aeronautics Administration
FDJ: Federal Department of Justice
FHWA: Federal Highway Administration
FHBR: Federal Highway Bridge Replacement
GLRI: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (NOAA)
HAL: History, Arts, and Libraries (Michigan)
HHS: Department of Health and Human Services
HOME: Housing Opportunities Made Equal
ICDBG: Indian Community Development Block Grant
I.H.S.: Indian Health Services
LCCF: Les Cheneaux Community Foundation
LCEDC: Luce County Economic Development Corporation
MDEQ: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
MNDR: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
MAC: Michigan Aeronautics Commission
MCBP: Michigan Critical Bridge Program
MCRC: Mackinac County Road Commission
MCACA: Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
MDCH: Michigan Department of Community Health
MDOT: Michigan Department of Transportation
MDOTEDF: Michigan Department of Transportation’s Economic Development Fund
MEDC: Michigan Economic Development Corporation,
MDOT-STP: State Transportation Planning
MiRLAP: Michigan Rail Loan Assistance Program
MNRTF: Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund
MSHDA: Michigan State Housing Development Authority
MWC: Michigan Waterways Commission
NA: Not Applicable
N/A.: Not Available
NCCCED: Nature Conservancy’s Center for Compatible Economic Development
NFS: National Forest Service
NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NPS: National Parks Service
PAL: People and Land
RC&D: Resource Conservation and Development Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
RTF: Rural Task Force (MDOT)
RUS: Rural Utility Service
S.A.: Special Assessment
SAFE-TEA-LU: Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005-06: A Legacy for Users (FHWA)
SBA: Small Business Association
SHPO: State Historic Preservation Office
SSMTCI: Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
TIFA: Tax Increment Finance Authority
USDARD: United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development
USDARD-CFP: Community Facilities Program
USDA RCI: Rural Communities Initiative
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