Shape a Sustainable Future: Northwest Lower Michigan Launches Materials Management Planning Survey
Networks Northwest invites residents to actively participate in shaping the future of waste and materials management in their communities. Networks Northwest is collaborating with Antrim County, Charlevoix County, and the tri-county area of Manistee-Missaukee-Wexford Counties to update their respective Materials Management Plans (MMP). These planning processes are in response to amendments in Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, which mandates updates
Northwest Michigan Employers Receive Over $577,000 in Cycle Two of the Going PRO Talent Fund
Eighteen employers in Northwest Michigan have been awarded a total of $577,927 in Cycle Two of the 2025 Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF), supporting training for 273 employees, including 53 apprentices. Two-thirds of awarded employers included apprentices in their training plans—underscoring a strong regional focus on long-term talent development. “Grants like the Going PRO Talent Fund have a profound impact on the employers we serve,” said Rob Dickinson, Regional Director of Business Services at Northwest
Northwest Education Services Adult Education Program Honors 47 Student Achievements at Graduation Ceremony
The Northwest Education Services Adult Education program proudly celebrated the accomplishments of 47 adult learners during a heartfelt graduation ceremony held Wednesday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium, Traverse City.The event recognized nine students who earned their high school diploma and 38 who successfully completed the GED, receiving their High School Equivalency (HSE) certificate. Three graduates shared moving speeches, highlighting the personal challenges they overcame on their path
