The NLEA Annual Showcase celebrates the individuals and organizations that make economic development happen!
Reserve your tickets today.
Be part of the largest virtual gathering of local and state government officials, community and business leaders, area entrepreneurs, chamber members, educational leaders, and everyone involved in the economic vitality of our region for networking and celebration. This year the event is Friday, May 21st virtually on the Remo platform from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Tickets are $10 per person.
NLEA Annual Showcase set for May 21
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) is known for our annual event when we showcase area businesses, organizations, and people who help drive the economic vitality of our region. The event was canceled in 2020 due to COVID and this year we are back - virtually! Thanks to our host The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, we will be utilizing their Remo platform.
Save the date May 21, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm.
NLEA is securing some fabulous presenters and are happy to announce the keynote speaker will be the legendary Bob Jacquart, CEO/owner of Stormy Kromer.
Bob Jacquart began his career with his father at Jacquart Fabric Products in the early ‘70s and then took over the company in 1983. He became a successful entrepreneur and the company became a “jack of all trades” making pet beds, boat covers, industrial covers, commercial and industrial upholstery, and playground equipment covers. With a successful business already under his belt, Jacquart was made aware of another possible business opportunity in the summer of 2001 – Stormy Kromer.
When his local dealer told him that production of the legendary Stormy Kromer cap would soon cease, Jacquart made a call to Milwaukee and, a few months later, relaunched Stormy Kromer from its new home at Jacquart Fabric Products in Ironwood, Michigan—still made in the USA, still crafted by hand. According to Bob, it was the best business opportunity that could ever pass his way.
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2021 Keynote Speaker-Owner of Stormy Kromer- Bob Jacquart
