Business Support Team
In order to proactively assist individuals or organizations as
they seek to comply with the various municipal codes and
regulations applic
able to their business start-up or
expansion, the City of Hillsdale is pleased to announce the
establishment of the Business Support Team (BST).
Business Support Team Members
As the business prospects main point of contact and BST leader,
the Economic Development Director will assemble a team from the
appropriate City departments based upon the specific requirements
or compliance issues of a planned project.
When necessary, the BST will coordinate the City's efforts with
other local, state, or federal resources that would be beneficial
to successful project implementation. This could include
collaboration with other governmental units, workforce development
or economic development organizations, financial institutions,
realtors and builders/developers.
Business Support Team Process
Once a project has been identified, the BST will assemble a
project implementation guide for the business prospect containing
information relevant to the project such as zoning, permitting
requirements, incentive programs, etc. This document will
serve to direct the activities of the BST and its' partners towards
the timely and efficient completion of the project.
Contact the Business Development Team
While it is expected that referrals to the BST will routinely
come from City departments, the Economic Development Director will
seek to promote the BST within the community to existing business
owners, as well as builders/developers, property owners, financial
institutions and realtors, and other entities who often have
knowledge of a potential project prior to the City being contacted
by the business prospect.
If you, or someone you know, is planning to start or expand a
business in the City of Hillsdale and would like to take advantage
of the BST process, contact the Economic Development department at
(517) 437-6479 or econdev@cityofhillsdale.org.
Updated: Friday, January 29, 2010