2011 State of the Community Reports Part 2
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The document summarizes the state of Emmet County and the local economy in 2011. It discusses results from a chamber of commerce survey of local businesses which found that most are small with less than 15 employees and under $500,000 in revenue. The survey also found that the top challenges for businesses are the general economy, health insurance costs, and state/federal taxes. Unemployment rates in the county remained high compared to the state. However, tourism was improving and new investments were being made in areas like healthcare and airports. The chamber's role is to support businesses through advocacy, education, and promoting the local area.
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2011 State of the Community Reports Part 2
- 1. State of the Community Luncheon February 4, 2011 Odawa Casino Resort Ovation Hall Sponsored by
- 2. State of Emmet County James E. Tamlyn Chairman, Emmet County Board of Commissioners
- 3. Emmet County State of the County James E. Tamlyn Chairman Emmet County Board of Commissioners
- 4. Harbor Springs Sunrise, Crooked Lake
- 5. The Headlands Eclipse Event Dec. 21, 2010 Photo courtesy of Robert de Jonge
- 6. The Headlands (Photo courtesy of Robert de Jonge)
- 8. Toys for Tots donation
- 9. Shoreline at the Headlands
- 10. CCE/9-1-1 Dispatch Center in Petoskey
- 12. Jim Linderman Students at McGulpin Point Lighthouse
- 14. Cedar Creek, Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga
- 16. Petoskey High School Marching Band
- 17. Emmet County K-9 Unit, Officer Poumade & Zoom
- 18. Beach at Petosega, on Pickerel Lake
- 19. McGulpin Point Lighthouse Mackinaw City
- 21. Harbor Springs
- 22. Concerts in the Park, Petoskey
- 23. Sunset at Pellston Regional Airport
- 27. Pickerel Lake at Petosega
- 29. Five miles of trails at the Headlands
- 30. Community Building at the Fairgrounds
- 33. The Big Rock at McGulpin Point
- 35. Resort Township
- 36. Cecil Bay beach
- 37. Promotional materials County promotional materials
- 38. Headlands Challenge Oct. 30, 2010
- 39. Public Schools of Petoskey named Recycler of the Year 2010
- 41. Resort Township
- 42. Biking the Tunnel of Trees, M-119
- 43. State of the Local Economy Carlin Smith President, Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 44. State of the Local Economy 2011 Carlin Smith Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 45. Chamber SurveyFall 2010 Mostly Small Businesses 75% of respondents had 15-employees or less 53% of respondents had gross revenues less than $500,000 But 20% had gross revenues between $1 million and $5 million
- 46. SurveyBusiness Stability 60% of respondents have had their business located in Emmet Co. for 11-years or more. 28% for 26-years or more 15% for 51-years or more 60% have been under current ownership for 11-years or more
- 47. SurveyGross Revenue Past three years 41% say revenue increased 21% said revenue held steady 38% said revenue decreased Next three years 66% say revenue will increase 29% say revenue will hold steady 5% say revenue will decrease
- 48. SurveyNumber of Employees Past Three Years 23% said number of employees increased 51% said number of employees held steady 26% said number of employees decreased Next Three Years 31% said employee # will increase 65% said employee # will hold steady 4% said employee # will decrease
- 49. SurveyGreatest challenges, Past three years/Next three years 79% / 77% General Economy 43% / 46% Health Insurance 29% / 32% Marketing Your Business 28% / 28% State Taxes 24% / 33% Federal Taxes 21% / 25% Tourism Activity 21% / 15% Technology Services 18% / 18% Local Taxes 18% / 21% Availability of a Qualified Workforce
- 50. SurveyGreatest Challenges, Written Response Health Care Reform! Health Care Task Force Forum to be held April 28th at NCMC
- 51. Whats Different? Sweeping Political Changes Both at Federal and State Levels We now have a Governor that understands the business sector. Changes in tax structure? MBT? Jobs are Job 1
- 52. Jobs are the key Unemployment Rates 11.7% 14.3% State of Mich. 13.0% 16.2% NW Michigan 15.8% 18.6% Emmet County Dec. 2010 Dec. 2009
- 53. After Jobs, then Real Estate Still a struggling economic sector here Some stabilizing in property values And home sales were up a bit But foreclosures increased again in 2010 And Commercial Real Estate is still slow to move
- 54. After Jobs and Real Estate, then Building and Trades Still very little activity in residential construction Only 18-lots were sold in Emmet County last year, 14 of those in Bay Harbor Jobs to Real Estate to Building/Trades will not happen quickly
- 55. Local Economic Strengths--Tourism Tourism was pretty good in 2010 Noticeable improvement over 2009 Hoping for passage of $25.4 million for Pure Michigan funding And we hope that will include winter tourism promotion next year Begin to attract kayakers to the new Bear River Recreation Area
- 56. Local Economic Strengths--Resortism Bay Harbor First-class events in 2010, particularly the Antique and Classic Boat Show Environmental Clean-up moving toward a conclusion Bay View Renovation of John Hall Auditorium 2010 was 135 th Season
- 57. Local Economic StrengthsHealth Care Some tough decisions in late 2010 Careful consideration of a future affiliation John & Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center
- 58. Other New Investments John & Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center Pellston Regional Airport Snow Removal/Airport Rescue Facility Kilwins Manufacturing Facility Bear River Recreation Area Harbor Springs Airport
- 59. Other New Investments Emmet County Recycling Materials Recovery Facility Petoskey Surgeons Medical Office 14-new Businesses opened in Downtown Petoskey Twisted Olive Palette Bistro
- 60. Other New Investments Chamber Ambassadors hosted 73-Ribbon Cuttings in 2010!
- 61. Chambers Role Encourage purchasing from local businesses Help break down barriers for entrepreneurs Advocate for better tax structure Advocate for ease in regulatory burdens for businesses
- 62. Chambers Role Educate and advocate regarding health care reform and health insurance rates Advocate for better air service Advocate for Pure Michigan funding Assist businesses with marketing skills and networking opportunities Promote Petoskey and care for those who visit
- 63. Chambers Role Bottom line stick to our mission of helping area businesses succeed.