Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.

05/29/2026

We're looking forward to celebrating our local agricultural community and recognizing this year's award recipients.

We can already smell the steaks on the grill... 😋🥩🔥

See you on June 25th!

We are celebrating the 50th Rural Urban Day on Thursday, June 25th, and it's going to be the biggest event yet, including a Blessing of the Crops, inflatables, agricultural vendors with learning activities for kids, and of course, the traditional steak dinner! Come celebrate the 2026 Farm Family of the Year and Agribusiness of the Year and get your tickets here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/gratiot-area-chamber/rural-urban-day

05/27/2026

We're excited to join our friends at Gratiot County 4-H MSU Extension for their Open House! 🌱

📍219 N State Street, Alma
🕒 June 1 | 3:00–5:00 PM

Stop by to meet staff, learn about programs and community partnerships, explore volunteer opportunities, get information on the upcoming millage, and enjoy a FREE hands-on activity for all ages.

We hope to see you there!

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Our office is closed today in observance of the holiday and will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” — Benjamin Franklin

Check out this helpful information from Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration on how to schedule an on-site consultation through MIOSHA.

Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, it’s always good to stay up to date and identify areas where improvements can be made before they become bigger issues. A fresh set of eyes can help strengthen workplace safety, improve compliance, and protect both employees and employers.

Preparedness today can help prevent costly problems tomorrow.

Learn more here: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/miosha/cet/consultative-services

05/20/2026

💼 Check out the new Jobs Board on the Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce website!

Whether you're looking for your next opportunity or you're a local business trying to connect with qualified applicants, this is a great new resource for Gratiot County. Chamber members can post openings directly through the site, and job seekers can easily browse current listings all in one place.

🔎 Browse jobs
📢 Post openings
🤝 Support local workforce growth

Be sure to bookmark it and share with anyone currently job searching or hiring!

looks a little different with the introduction of the Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce Jobs Board! Postings are FREE for Chamber Members, and all are welcome to check out our website at https://gacc.gratiot.org/gratiot-county-jobs-board/

05/19/2026

Please join us in congratulating Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing LLC, who was recently recognized as an Exporter of the Year by the Export-Import Bank of the United States! 👏

You can view their article here: https://www.exim.gov/news/exim-recognizes-exporters-year-for-advancing-competitiveness-global-markets

It’s truly great to see local leaders in industry receive national recognition. Congratulations, and keep up the great work!

05/06/2026

♻️ Gratiot County, we need your feedback!

Residents across Michigan’s Heartland region are invited to take part in a short survey that will help shape the future of waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and composting efforts in our communities.

Take the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2LW7FXZ

📝 The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete
🔒 Responses are anonymous
📅 Deadline: May 30, 2026

The new Materials Management Plan (MMP) will help guide future improvements to waste collection and processing throughout the region, and community input is an important part of the process.

The eight counties participating include: Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Ogemaw, Osceola

Your feedback can help create cleaner, more sustainable communities across the Heartland region. 🌎

04/22/2026

🌎 This Earth Day, we’re celebrating transformation.

Through the Gratiot County Brownfield Redevelopment Program, vacant and underutilized properties are being turned into thriving community assets.

In recent years, we’ve supported:

💰 $150M+ in total investment
🏢 20+ sites redeveloped across Gratiot County

🏗️ What That Means

- Revitalized historic downtown buildings
- New housing, commercial space, and small business opportunities
- Major industrial reinvestment driving regional growth

♻️ Why It Matters

- Reuses existing land and infrastructure
- Reduces environmental impact and limits urban sprawl
- Turns blighted spaces into productive, tax-generating assets
- Strengthens communities through jobs, housing, and investment

🌱 From vacant to vibrant, we’re helping build a more sustainable Gratiot County.

04/20/2026

We’re incredibly honored to receive the Non-Profit of Excellence award from the Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce!

Thank you for recognizing our mission and the work we’re so passionate about.

We’re excited to celebrate with our community on May 7th at the Community Celebration. We hope to see you there! 💚

Congratulations to Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. on being awarded the Non-Profit of Excellence at the GACC Community Celebration 2026! Their work on the Master Plan, in addition to their service to the community has earned them this award. Join them in celebrating on May 7th by getting your tickets to the event- just call (989) 463-5525 or email [email protected]