80 Miles of Major Infrastructure

• 40 Miles of Rail

• 40 Miles of Interstate

Lakeside

There are over 300 inland lakes and ponds within the county.

Lake Michigan

Boasting 14 miles of

Lake Michigan shoreline

Affordable

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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