Learn more... BREAKING NEWS! LIVE & WORK - Build Your Career -- Continuing Education -- Training -- Chambers of Commerce - Our Lifestyle -- Community Profile -- Housing -- Education -- Cost of Living -- Public Safety -- Health Care -- Climate -- Arts & Entertainment -- Sports & Recreation - Move to MIGSW -- Find a New Home -- Housing Information -- Telephone & Utilities -- Child Care & Education -- Medical Resources -- Retiring in MIGSW -- News Media -- Places to Worship -- Government Information -- Taxes -- Transportation -- Accommodations -- Calling All Volunteers -- Relocation Packages -- More Services & Info DO BUSINESS - What's Hot! - Business Resources -- Economics -- Financial -- Workforce Development -- Int'l Business Resources -- Michigan Govt Issues - Relocate to MIGSW -- Site Selection -- Infrastructure -- Labor Force -- Incentives -- Taxes -- Accommodations GREAT PEOPLE - Career Connections - Famous Residents - Clubs & Organizations ABOUT MIGSW QUICK FACTS COMMUNITY LINKS AREA MAPS CONTACT US SEARCH RETURN TO HOME PAGE Site Selection Looking to relocate or expand your business? There's room for your business in Michigan's Great Southwest. Whether you're in the market for industrial, office, or retail space, our region offers a rich array of sites your business can call home. In Michigan's Great Southwest, you'll find a high-tech business climate, a high-skill workforce, and a lakeside lifestyle, along with the incentives needed to make this a profitable location for your business. Michigan's Great Southwest offers MEGA credits, property tax abatements, tax-free Renaissance Zones, free land and build-to-suit or available building opportunities, as well as the training and financial assistance needed to make this the home for your business. Growth in the Number of Business Establishments Michigan's Great Southwest has experienced a stronger-than-average growth in business establishments. According to the annual benchmarking study comparing Michigan's Great Southwest to 15 similar communities, the number of business establishments increased by 14.5% in our community compared to the 12.8% average of the 15 comparison communities, showing that Michigan's Great Southwest is an excellent place to start and grow a business. Additionally, the county's local governmental units have enjoyed consistent growth in Standard Equalized Value (SEV), which enables them to continue to offer public services to their businesses and residents, making your location an even easier decision. Industrial Properties There are more than 1,000 acres available for industrial development. These sites have access to water and sewer. The size of the parcels range from 1 acre to 600 acres. Many of the sites are located in a Michigan Renaissance Zone. Renaissance Zones are Governor Engler's plan to spur economic revival of targeted areas in the state of Michigan. Specific areas in Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and Benton Charter Township have been designated as a Renaissance Zone. Businesses and residents locating in these areas will be exempt from state and local taxes for up to 12 years. These taxes will be phased back in during the last three years in 25% increments. State taxes which will be waived for businesses and residents in the zone include the single business tax, personal income tax, and the 6-mill state education tax. Local taxes which will be waived include real and personal property taxes on operating mills, local income tax, and the utility users tax. The state will reimburse each of the school districts in the Renaissance Zone for all tax revenue lost as the result of the exemption of property under this legislation. For more information on how to relocate your business to Michigan's Great Southwest, please contact Jeff Noel at (269) 925-6100. If you see this image then click it to find locations in that category in our area! For more information Cornerstone Alliance P.O. Box 428, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 tel: (269) 925-6100 webmaster@michigansgreatsw.com