What’s Next for Northern Michigan? Leaders Weigh In on 2026
By Kierstin Gunsberg | Dec. 27, 2025
From celebrating the completion of major initiatives to riding out funding challenges and unexpected leadership changes, 2025 delivered big wins and big uncertainties for northern Michigan’s institutions and organizations. As 2026 commences, here’s what some of their leaders told us about their goals heading into it and their hopes for community involvement in the year ahead.
“I want to bring people in our community together for an opportunity to network and meet like-minded people, regardless of your age or where you're at [in] your career. I want people to feel connected and empowered. Let's lift each other up, share conversations and laughter and grow together.” - Margaret Williams, …
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