Market
Van Buren
Creating an environment for economic growth in Van Buren County
Fast Facts
About Van Buren County
80 Miles of Major Infrastructure
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40 Miles of Rail
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40 Miles of Interstate
Lake Michigan
Boasting 14 miles of
Lake Michigan shoreline
Lakeside
There are over 300 inland lakes and ponds within the county.
Affordable
The Kalamazoo-Portage MSA is ranked the 5th most affordable place to live in the U.S.
What is Economic Development?
A strong economy and community is made up of three main focus areas: People, Community, and Business.
Our Strategic Plan
- Form an Economic Development Organization
- Create countywide economic development plan
- Establish county Land Bank
4. Develop county industrial sites
5. Augment the current Revolving Loan Fund
6. Countywide high-speed internet connectivity
7. Develop county Business Connect program