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Placemaking & community develOPMENT<\/h1>\n

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The City of Watervliet, in collaboration with the Watervliet Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Cornerstone Alliance, celebrated the grand opening of their most recent project, a public gathering space fondly referred to as \u2018Main Street Oasis\u2019.<\/p>\n

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As an economic development organization, Cornerstone Alliance prides itself on creating and maintaining healthy relationships with industries within the county. Our Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program is designed to provide customized services for the unique industry landscape of the area. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our BRE team will meet with your company to understand the successes of your business and strategize how best to continue your growth. Additionally, we want to learn of the challenges your operation faces, allowing our team to meticulously connect you to the appropriate service(s) and resource(s) you\u2019ll need to rectify your company\u2019s pain points.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MEDC<\/strong><\/a> delivers tailored assistance to invest and expand your operations and workforce in Michigan communities. Through collaboration with more than 100 partners, we have tools and resources to support businesses at any stage of growth. No matter your business size, industry, or your community needs, the MEDC\u2019s programs and local and regional partners have resources to help<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Workforce Development’s<\/strong><\/a> vision is to promote a flexible, innovative, and effective workforce system within the State of Michigan. To accomplish this, Workforce Development supports a demand driven workforce system, assists the structurally unemployed with financial independence, advocates for the integration of workforce development into the K-12 school system, and supports the alignment of workforce development with economic development efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development<\/strong><\/a> (MDARD), we encourage and embrace innovation, creativity, and growth, so we can provide the best possible service to the robust food and agriculture industry and the residents of Michigan. As a department, we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that builds upon our values and invests in our employees and provides an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your business may be eligible for an IFT or Commercial Rehab.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n