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Advanced Manufacturing, Blighted Property or Disadvantaged Area, Incentives and tax abatements, Rural, Unsure, Urban

State Essential Services Assessment (SESA) and Alternative SESA Incentive Programs

The State Essential Services Assessment is required for manufacturers that do not pay personal property tax on eligible manufacturing personal property.

The MSF, in certain circumstances, may choose to exempt or reduce the Assessment for projects that create jobs and/or private investment in Michigan through the State Essential Services Assessment Exemption or the Alternative State Essential Services Assessment Incentive.

Blighted or Historic Property, More than 100 jobs, Rural location, Urban location

Strategic Site Readiness Program

The Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) provides financial incentives to eligible applicants to conduct eligible activities on, or related to, strategic sites and mega-strategic sites in Michigan, for the purpose of creating investment-ready site to attract and promote investment in Michigan.

Technical Assistance

The Redevelopment Services Team (RSTeam)

The Redevelopment Services Team (RSTeam) is the next frontier of the Redevelopment Ready Communities® (RRC) program with experienced and dedicated staff focused on a proactive approach to site redevelopment.

Upon RRC certification, communities gain the expertise of the RSTeam focused on proactive site redevelopment on their priority Redevelopment Ready Sites.

Blighted or Historic Property, Blighted Property or Disadvantaged Area, Current Michigan Company, Developer, Grant and Incentive Programs, Incentives and tax abatements, Outside Michigan Company, Real Estate Developer, Unsure

Transformational Brownfield Plans (TBP)

A TBP is defined as a Brownfield Plan that, among other requirements, will have a transformational impact on local economic development and community revitalization while also having an overall positive fiscal impact on the state.

Funding requests for TBP will only be considered if other MSF program assistance is not available to fill a financing gap.

Partner Resources

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Develop my Idea, Place-based or Micro-business, Small to Medium Sized Business, Training and Support

Small Business Association of Michigan

The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. SBAM advocates for small business, brings business owners together to share knowledge, creates collaboration and partnerships and delivers group buying power.

Engineering, Design and Development, Advanced Manufacturing, Develop my Idea, Grant and Loan Programs, Medical Device, Mobility and Electrification, Other Industry, Place-based or Micro-business, Professional and Corporate Services, Small to Medium Sized Business, Tech Support, Technical Assistance Programs, Training and Support

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Whether you have a new venture or an existing small business, SBDC can support you with no-cost consulting, training, market research and more. Accelerate your path to success with guidance from trusted and experienced business consultants.

Please Note:

All incentives are subject to a business integrity review, background check process, and other general due diligence as required, the results of which are satisfactory to the MEDC, the Office of the Chief Compliance Officer, and related authorities. Proposed incentives are dependent on availability of funds each year through the legislative budget process. Incentive amounts are contingent upon the ability of the project to meet program requirements and are subject to an application review and approval process.

MEDC is Here and Ready to Help

When it comes to your business, we’re always open. Give us a call to learn more about MEDC programs and resources.

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Josh Hundt

Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer