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Business Development

Why Do Businesses Choose to Work with Us?

Our team brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a track record of cultivating strategic alliances that drive tangible results.

From identifying potential grants and tax exemptions for your existing business to finding the perfect shovel-ready site to expand operations, our Business Development Team leverages many state-wide and local resources and connections to propel your business to new heights.

With a client-centric approach, we prioritize understanding your goals, challenges, and aspirations, allowing us to tailor bespoke strategies that align seamlessly with your vision.

Our Business Development Team supports Berrien County businesses of

all sizes and sectors through the following programs:

Available Sites & Buildings

We have a robust and reliable infrastructure with an inventory of shovel ready sites, industrial parks and existing buildings that are competitively priced and strategically located on or near interstate transportation corridors for easy and direct accessibility.

Business Retention & Expansion

Our Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program is designed to provide customized services for the unique industry landscape of the area. Our BRE Team will meet with your company to understand the successes of your business and strategize how best to continue your growth.

New Business attraction

Cornerstone Alliance is the regional authority in eliminating barriers for new businesses to locate in Berrien County.  No organization in Berrien County has more resources, nor more expertise, when it comes to helping businesses find the right location for future growth.  Cornerstone Alliance has the data you need on available Industrial and Commercial property.

Placemaking & Community Development

There are many reasons to run a business, raise a family and retire in Berrien County. But the backbone of why this is a great place to live and work is because we are in Michigan. Our state’s business climate is stronger than ever and is ranked nationally as a Top-10 Pro-Business State. The Cornerstone Alliance Development Team is delighted to work with you to help your business succeed, grow and more in Michigan’s Great Southwest. 

Berrien County, Michigan offers an accessible, efficient and competitive business environment with the assets you need to expand and thrive in a global marketplace.

Our favorable business climate, accessibility, talent, and commitment to your success are why companies are choosing Berrien County as a strategic location for their investment.