Applications will be accepted through November 23, 2026. Businesses selected for the program will be announced in mid-December 2026, with the inaugural cohort scheduled to begin on January 5, 2027.
As Downtown Bad Axe continues to evolve, understanding how existing parking assets can best support businesses, residents, visitors, events, and new development is an important part of planning for a vibrant downtown.
For many working parents, access to affordable, reliable child care can make a significant difference in their ability to enter the workforce, remain employed, and pursue career opportunities. At the same time, employers across Michigan are looking for new ways to attract and retain employees in a competitive labor market.
MI Tri-Share Child Care Program (MI Tri-Share) offers employers an opportunity to address both challenges by helping make child care more affordable for their employees.
As electric vehicle adoption continues to grow, communities across Michigan are considering how their infrastructure will need to adapt. For Huron County, understanding where charging infrastructure exists today, and where additional infrastructure may be needed in the future, is an important part of planning for continued mobility, tourism, and economic development.
This program is designed to connect Huron County students with paid, personalized internship opportunities at local businesses during the summer and create pathways to retaining our homegrown talent.
We’re looking to gather perspectives and ideas relating to housing availability, affordability, housing conditions, barriers to residential development in Huron County, and discuss opportunities for growth to help guide future housing strategies.
Redeveloping a brownfield property doesn’t happen overnight. It takes planning, environmental investigation, cleanup, and investment, but the result can be a property that once again contributes to the community.
The purpose of this study is to better understand Huron County's current housing landscape and identify opportunities to support future residential development. As part of the process, the project team is asking residents, business owners, and seasonal visitors to share their experiences through a brief community survey
Now that the strategic plan has been finalized, we would like to invite you to our Strategic Plan Luncheon on Wednesday, July 16, at the Bad Axe Steakhouse
Through this grant, the Huron County BRA will conduct the first comprehensive Housing Conditions and Development Readiness Study in Huron County. The study will assess countywide and municipal existing conditions, a supply-demand analysis, an affordability analysis, and development barriers. The project will also feature housing workshops with local elected and appointed officials from across the county aiming to provide actionable data and strategies to guide zoning updates, attract investment, and support workforce and economic development efforts.
The survey is part of the EV charging infrastructure study that started back in July of 2025, evaluating the current state of EV infrastructure across Huron County and identifying strategic locations for future charging stations.
On May 12th we hosted our Microloan Event at New Grounds Coffee in Deckerville! It was a great morning bringing together small business owners and resource partners to support business growth and entrepreneurship in our communities.
The Sebewaing Township Library has partnered with the Huron County Economic Development Corporation and The Underground, Business Incubator, to offer a free local training opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs. This session is designed to help entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners understand and navigate the small business support ecosystem.
This free, multi-week training series will provide participants with practical tools to enhance their job search, improve professional communication, and connect directly with employers. Sessions will be held weekly and are open to job seekers at all stages, from those entering the workforce to individuals seeking new career opportunities.
Taking place on Tuesday, May 12th at New Grounds in Deckerville, this event will bring together experts, funding opportunities, and practical guidance, all in one place.
The Huron County Economic Development Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or firms to provide housing data and assessment services. The selected consultant will produce a comprehensive, data-driven Housing Conditions and Development Readiness Assessment to establish a baseline understanding of housing conditions and development readiness across Huron County. The results of this assessment will inform the EDC’s phased housing systems work and may lead to subsequent analyses such as a Target Market Analysis, Market Feasibility Study, or Strategic Implementation Plan depending on the findings of the baseline assessment.
The EDC is planning for the future of the former DTE site at 755 N. Huron Ave, and we want your input! Please take our 5-minute survey and share your ideas.
The Huron County Community Foundation (HCCF) and the Huron County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announce the launch of the Huron County Comeback Internship Program, a new, collaborative initiative designed to retain and attract young talent while supporting local employers in building a strong, sustainable workforce.
This program is designed to connect Huron County students with paid, personalized internship opportunities at local businesses during the summer and create pathways to retaining our homegrown talent.
The Huron County Economic Development Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a downtown parking study for the City of Bad Axe. The study will assess current parking conditions, identify potential challenges related to the current conditions, and define solutions for expanding downtown parking, if necessary.
The Huron County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct an economic impact study for the proposed Pinesap Solar Project. The study will assess the project's economic, fiscal, and employment impacts on the community and region, using the IMPLAN modeling system (or similar).
Small businesses across Michigan’s Thumb and surrounding region have a new opportunity to invest in their growth. The 2026 Small Business Grant Award Program will provide grants of up to $20,000 to eligible small businesses to support expansion, workforce development, and operational improvements.
Over the last few weeks, we’ve relied on you, the residents of Huron County, to help us identify what our communities are missing when it comes to creating vibrant, welcoming spaces that enhance quality of life for both residents and visitors.
As part of the EDC’s ongoing strategic planning efforts, one opportunity that continues to rise to the surface is agritourism. Tourists today are increasingly seeking hands-on experiences that connect them to the land, local food, and authentic rural living. This trend aligns perfectly with Huron County’s existing strengths of its rich agricultural heritage, scenic beauty, and proximity to Lake Huron’s shoreline.
The Community Growth Fellowship is a 15-month, full-time professional opportunity for individuals eager to make a difference in Michigan’s local economies. Fellows are placed with local governments, nonprofits, and coalitions across the state to help design and implement strategies that drive economic resilience, workforce development, small business growth, and inclusive community planning. The selected fellow will be based on-site at the Huron County Economic Development Corporation in Bad Axe, Michigan.
Michigan’s economy is changing rapidly as communities across the state adapt to shifts in utility, manufacturing, and workforce needs. To help local leaders navigate these transitions and plan for long-term prosperity, LEO launched this new initiative to strengthen local economies, support workers, and prepare communities for the future. This gives Huron County a major opportunity to build on our county’s strengths while planning for sustainable, inclusive growth.
A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is only as strong as the people it represents. Data and research provide critical context, but it’s the voices of residents, business owners, volunteers, municipal leaders, and local officials that ground the plan in reality. These sessions gave us the chance to hear directly from those who live, work, and invest in Huron County every day.
Placemaking is a people-centered approach to planning, designing, and managing public spaces. It involves collaboration with community members to transform underutilized areas into vibrant, welcoming places that reflect the local identity; think parks, festivals, public art, or even trash cans in a downtown corridor. When done well, placemaking strengthens community ties, stimulates economic activity, and enhances the quality of life for residents.
EGLE introduced Scenario-Based Planning, a process designed to support decision-making in both the short and long term. This approach helps urban and rural planners navigate the uncertainty of the future, particularly the challenges posed in coastal communities. With water conditions often shifting in unpredictable ways, it’s critical for coastal leaders to be prepared.