Business North: The upbeat sound of economic development
8 Jul 2026
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Economic development is not just about factories, roads or tax incentives. It is about creating places where people want to gather, linger, invest and ultimately live.
Now entering its sixth summer, Silver Bay’s free concert series “Music in the Park” has quietly transformed Friday nights into a community gathering place, drawing nearly 17,000 attendees over its first five seasons while supporting local eateries, lodging and businesses. What began in 2015 as neighbors hosting house concerts has evolved into an economic development strategy rooted in a simple idea: people are attracted to places where life happens.
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