Retain, expand, attract
Our mission is to champion economic growth while enhancing the quality of life in Otsego County and the surrounding region for its citizens.
OUR Resources
How can the Otsego County Economic Alliance help?
Extensive Data Tracking
Staying ahead of the curve with market trends
Business Assistance
Financial assessment, technical assistance
Resource Assistance
Making strategic connections
ABOUT
About OCEA
Otsego County Economic Alliances (OCEA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that was founded in 2001. OCEA operates with a full-time staff of three; an Executive Director, Executive Assistant and Program Manager.
OCEA’s oversight consists of a volunteer Board of 21 leaders from throughout Otsego County. OCEA’s focus is on retaining, expanding, and attracting business throughout Otsego County.
Successfully Brought to Otsego County
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Upcoming Events
Small Business Workshop #2Thu, May 22MI Works- Small Business Workshop #2Thu, May 29MI Works
Why Otsego County?
600
New Jobs
Created in 2024 through large private investment from global companies such as Amazon, Menards, Ford Motor Company, and Lake State Railway.
77M
Dollars
in private investment Gaylord has seen since 2023
1.1M
Dollar Grant
to provide entrepreneurial support to small businesses in Otsego, Crawford, Ogemaw, Montmorency, Roscommon and Oscoda counties of which $426,316 will go out in small grants to small businesses throughout those counties in 2025.
8,500
People
Commute to Gaylord on a daily basis to work here.
35,000
People
traverse I-75 through Otsego County on a daily basis
2%
Population Increase
Gaylords population has continued to grow 2% every year since the 2020 census.