Press Room
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG) serves units of governments, businesses, non-profits, community organizations, and is the administrator of Northwest Michigan Works! programs including the five Service Centers in Northwest Lower Michigan.
Here are recent media releases issued by NWMCOG.
Feb 21
Hospitality Training Available in Petoskey
The Hospitality Skills Alliance, a program of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, will host a training session in Petoskey for people interested in entering a hospitality career.
The Hospitality Skills Alliance, a program of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, will host a training session in Petoskey for people interested in entering a hospitality career.
Feb 21
Village of Mesick Hosts Master Plan Public Forum
The Village of Mesick master plan process will begin with a public forum on Tuesday, February 28, from 6-8:00 p.m. at the high school commons of the Mesick Public School building.
The Village of Mesick master plan process will begin with a public forum on Tuesday, February 28, from 6-8:00 p.m. at the high school commons of the Mesick Public School building.
Feb 16
Building a Welding Workforce Forum Offered in Cadillac
Northwest Michigan Works! is hosting a forum February 29 in Cadillac specifically for employers of welders and business owners in the welding industry in northwest lower Michigan. Peer companies and educational partners will meet to share information on qualifications and the future of the welding field, with the goal of growing and developing a trained workforce.
Northwest Michigan Works! is hosting a forum February 29 in Cadillac specifically for employers of welders and business owners in the welding industry in northwest lower Michigan. Peer companies and educational partners will meet to share information on qualifications and the future of the welding field, with the goal of growing and developing a trained workforce.
Feb 15
Building a Welding Workforce Forum Offered in Charlevoix
Northwest Michigan Works! is hosting a forum February 28 in Charlevoix specifically for employers of welders and business owners in the welding industry in northwest lower Michigan. Peer companies and educational partners will meet to share information on qualifications and the future of the welding field, with the goal of growing and developing a trained workforce.
Northwest Michigan Works! is hosting a forum February 28 in Charlevoix specifically for employers of welders and business owners in the welding industry in northwest lower Michigan. Peer companies and educational partners will meet to share information on qualifications and the future of the welding field, with the goal of growing and developing a trained workforce.
Feb 14
Building a Welding Workforce Forum Offered in Traverse City
Northwest Michigan Works! is hosting a forum February 22 specifically for employers of welders and business owners in the welding industry in northwest lower Michigan. Peer companies and educational partners will meet to share information on qualifications and the future of the welding field, with the goal of growing and developing a trained workforce.
Northwest Michigan Works! is hosting a forum February 22 specifically for employers of welders and business owners in the welding industry in northwest lower Michigan. Peer companies and educational partners will meet to share information on qualifications and the future of the welding field, with the goal of growing and developing a trained workforce.
Feb 14
Hospitality Training Available in Manistee
The Hospitality Skills Alliance, a program of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, will host a training session in Manistee for people interested in entering a hospitality career.
The Hospitality Skills Alliance, a program of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, will host a training session in Manistee for people interested in entering a hospitality career.
Jan 30
Participation Session for Transportation Planning in Northwest Michigan Scheduled
MDOT and the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments will host a participation and planning session for 13 counties of northwest Michigan for local officials, transportation agencies, and the public, Feb. 7 in Kalkaska.
MDOT and the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments will host a participation and planning session for 13 counties of northwest Michigan for local officials, transportation agencies, and the public, Feb. 7 in Kalkaska.
Jan 27
Michigan Works! Professional Job Fair, February 2nd in T.C.
Traverse City—Northwest Michigan Works! is hosting a job fair Thursday, February 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center. The job fair will feature current, open positions with local employers at manufacturing, food production, and natural resources companies.
Traverse City—Northwest Michigan Works! is hosting a job fair Thursday, February 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Traverse City Michigan Works! Service Center. The job fair will feature current, open positions with local employers at manufacturing, food production, and natural resources companies.
Jan 03
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Celebrates Wexford County’s Energy Efficiency Efforts
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Celebrates Wexford County’s Energy Efficiency Efforts.
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Celebrates Wexford County’s Energy Efficiency Efforts.
Jan 03
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Recognizes Homestead Township’s Energy Efficiency Efforts
The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG) recognized Homestead Township for its energy efficiency initiatives at the township board’s December meeting; expects the upgrades to save the township nearly $3,000 per year on utility costs.
The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG) recognized Homestead Township for its energy efficiency initiatives at the township board’s December meeting; expects the upgrades to save the township nearly $3,000 per year on utility costs.
Dec 20
TC-TALUS Board Votes to Join Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
The Traverse City Area Transportation and Land Use Study (TC-TALUS) Board of Directors voted today in favor of TC-TALUS becoming a program of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG).
The Traverse City Area Transportation and Land Use Study (TC-TALUS) Board of Directors voted today in favor of TC-TALUS becoming a program of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG).
Dec 07
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Recognizes Mesick’s Energy Efficiency Efforts
The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG) recognized the Village of Mesick for its energy efficiency initiatives to save taxpayer dollars and energy.
The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG) recognized the Village of Mesick for its energy efficiency initiatives to save taxpayer dollars and energy.
Dec 02
Gov. Snyder Appoints Northwest Michigan Council of Governments’ CEO to Talent Investment Board
TRAVERSE CITY — Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Elaine Wood, CEO of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG), to a newly-created Talent Investment Board, with the goal to focus on job creation while developing and connecting the state’s talent.
TRAVERSE CITY — Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Elaine Wood, CEO of the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG), to a newly-created Talent Investment Board, with the goal to focus on job creation while developing and connecting the state’s talent.
