Description

Local leaders will be on hand to highlight some development and redevelopment sites in Mason County, both residential and commercial. We will share results of our recent Housing Needs Assessment and provide information on state and local incentives for development. 

AGENDA
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Check-in, Refreshments & Networking
9:30 – Welcome to Mason County – Kristi Lucas-Zimmerman, Economic Development Director

Program: Why Develop in Mason County?
Presenters:
Mason County Housing Needs Assessment Results – Patrick Bowen, Bowen National Research
MEDC Incentives – Sue Devries, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
MSHDA Grant Programs – Chad Benson, MI State Housing Development Authority
Local Incentives – Jeff Hawkins, Fishbeck

11:00 – 11:15 a.m. – Board buses
11:15 a.m.– 12:45 p.m. – Tour of potential development sites in Scottville, Amber Township, Pere Marquette Township and Ludington

1:00 – 1:45 p.m. – Lunch at Lakeshore Resource Network
1:45 – 2:00 p.m. – Wrap-up

Registration is required for this event. There is no cost, but a head count is needed for lunch and the tour.