New Economic Development Model Launches in Newaygo County

County Board appoints committee members

WHITE CLOUD, MI - As announced late last year, The Right Place has debuted a new and  improved model of regional economic development in 2022. On January 26, 2022 the Newaygo  County Board of Commissioners appointed the first Newaygo County Economic Development  Partnership Advisory Board, who will oversee economic development activities in Newaygo  County. 
 
I am very pleased with the progression of the relationship between The Right Place, Inc. and Newaygo County,” said Newaygo County Administrator Christopher Wren.  “The continued collaborative efforts will provide economic development pathways and growth for the County and surrounding regions.  

“Newaygo County continues to be a leader and the new agreement is again a shining example of providing committed leadership for the success of the Community.”
The newly appointed board members are: 
John Buckley, Gerber Federal Credit Union 
Kevin Karrip, G-M Wood Products 
Shelly Kasprzycki, Fremont Area Community Foundation 
Mike Kruitoff, Newaygo County Board of Commissioners 
Jon Schneider, City of Newaygo 

Additionally, the new partnership model has resulted in the promotion of Julie Burrell, who  now serves as the Economic Development Director for the Newaygo County Economic  Development Partnership. These changes provide an opportunity to build upon past  momentum, continue long-standing relationships with local investors and elevate economic  development to ensure Newaygo County remains a focal point in the region.  

I am thrilled to continue serving the businesses of Newaygo County with this new role,” said Burrell. “ The establishment of the NCEDP simply strengthens our position within the region, solidifies economic development as a public-private partnership and I look forward to Newaygo County’s future!”

​The Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership invites business leaders from  Newaygo County to attend the 2022 Newaygo County Economic Outlook on February 22 at 9am  via zoom to learn more about this new model as well as hearing an economic outlook provided  by Grand Valley State University’s Paul Isely. Register online at https://conta.cc/3r0CMgN