10/18/2022
Leadership Connect was on-site for Economy Day, taking an Economic Tour of Northwest Ottawa County visiting Hortech, Tanglefoot Park, Verplank Trucking, and Robbins Landing!
A lot was learned from Paul Sachs from Ottawa County, who shared about the Ottawa County Water Shortage, as he informed our members that most of Ottawa County's groundwater is 9 times saltier than the ocean!
Becky Huttenga educated us on agriculture, and informed members that Ottawa County produces 70% of Michigan's Turkeys and is first in crop production largely due to nursery stock.
A great lunch was provided by Marco's in Spring Lake, with Rose Dunlap (Operations Director, Executive Committee Member, and Leadership Connect Alumna) having joined us to share about Gracious Grounds and their mission to create a more accessible and inclusive community.
Members also had the opportunity to ask questions to the Governmental Panel, which represented all five municipalities in Northwest Ottawa County.