Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Operational for more than 20 years, Cornerstone Alliance is an economic development organization, focusing on tax and job base creation. Located in Benton Harbor, Mich., it provides services in real estate, including housing for individuals and institutions and developing projects, such as industrial parks and commercial and industrial properties. The firm also provides recruitment and job training in areas of automotive, plastics, marina, medical equipment and food, and small business services, such as assistance and finance, planning and technical assistance. The partners of Cornerstone Alliance include Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Berrien County Community Development, Royalton Township, Michigan Works, Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council.

Established in 1999 through an alliance between the state of Michigan and several local communities, Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a one-stop resource for businesses seeking to grow in the state, including expansions, relocations and concerns with other agencies of the state government. It also houses Travel Michigan, the state s official agency for the promotion of tourism. Travel Michigan collaborates with the state's destination marketing organizations, including conventions and visitors bureaus, regional marketing entities, and tourism-related state associations to provide comprehensive visitor information services, with the overall goal to create and retain jobs in the state. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has a private sector board of directors comprised of business people and local economic developers and educators, so that its policies and procedures meet the needs of the private sector. It is headquartered in Lansing, Mich.

Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) is a private nonprofit corporation dedicated to fostering economic development in Battle Creek, Michigan, by assisting new and growing companies in finding the resources they need to thrive. With over 50 years of experience, BCU serves as the business and economic development arm for the city, providing site selection, redevelopment assistance, workforce research, and access to financing and incentives. Positioned for success, BCU supports businesses in the globally competitive landscape by leveraging an exceptional infrastructure that meets diverse industry needs. The organization plays a crucial role in attracting international companies to the Fort Custer Industrial Park, enhancing the local economy and community well-being. Generated from the website