UP Gazette

The US Economic Development Administration awarded the Bay Mills Indian Community a grant worth $240,000 to help fund a project in Chippewa County.

The grant was awarded on June 20, 2019. The EDA describes the grant as follows:

"This EDA investment supports the Bay Mills Indian Community with developing an economic diversification strategy and land-use and acquisition plan to grow tribes' business opportunities in a designated Opportunity Zone in Brimley, Michigan. This project will create a roadmap to boost economic growth, that will result in an increase in sustainable job opportunities to help with overcoming long-term economic obstacles and to strengthen the regional economy."