Your gateway to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Mackinac County includes Mackinac and Bois Blanc Islands, connected by ferry services which depart from St. Ignace.

3.7 million vehicles cross the Mackinac Bridge annually. The bridge connects Michigan’s two peninsulas, stretching over a key shipping route and continuing the I-75 corridor across the Upper Peninsula.

Forest products are one of our many abundant natural resources, and our businesses find opportunities for value-added agricultural products, like the maple syrup being bottled here at Tassier Sugarbush.

Housed in their new state-of-the-art medical facility, Mackinac Straights Health Systems provides quality care to residents of and visitors to the straits area.

Graymont mining operations connect our economy to a world-wide network of supply and demand, and they are significantly expanding in Mackinac County.

Mackinac Economic Alliance (MEA) houses an art gallery within it's office space through curator Robin Kissinger.

Mackinac Economic Alliance (MEA) offers a shared, community-driven workspace for location-independent workers.

Mackinac Economic Alliance

Mackinac County forms a central hub for recreation and commerce in the heart of the Great Lakes. The Mackinac Economic Alliance works with established and upcoming businesses to expand opportunities by providing confidential and complimentary consulting services.

Your Gateway to Prosperity in Mackinac County

Together with our partners, we raise the standard of living in our communities. This historic region has a multitude of natural resources, including the passionate people who make it their home. We are a single point of contact, creating connections and fostering growth opportunities to expand and relocate businesses in Mackinac County.