Homeownership dreams are fading for many in lower Northwest Michigan, consisting of teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, tradesmen and families, plus many others who work in our local restaurants and businesses. As scenic beauty and recreational opportunities draw new residents and tourists, housing prices are skyrocketing, leaving local families and essential workers struggling to find […]
With a steadily growing influx of seasonal visitors to the area, a coordinated team of Glen Lake Community Schools’ officials, State Representative Coffia, State Senator Damoose, the Director and Chief Administrative Officer of the DNR, and SBGC representatives met in mid-September to discuss a proposal for the 180 acres of forest school property, owned by […]
Our gateway communities are real communities with schools, libraries, and senior services. A lack of affordable housing creates a variety of issues for business owners, municipalities, and local governments. They need year-round residents to staff stores and support local services. Without adequate and attainable housing for families, essential workers, and public sector employees, communities stagnate […]
Across Michigan, many rural counties and tourist communities are experiencing a dramatic increase in the price of homes and land. The Glen Lake Community Schools and businesses in Leelanau County, as well as other school districts in the state, struggle to bring talent to their respective enterprises and organizations due to the high cost of […]
It’s a story heard across the country, from Colorado ski towns to Key West to the Sleeping Bear Dunes region in northern Michigan. Not only do tourist communities need hospitality workers and entrepreneurs, but they need young families and essential workers to support the tax base, the schools, and public services. Permanent residents fill jobs […]