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through PARTNERSHIPS" ...utilizing Watervliet (MI) City's two Renaissance Zones. _______________________   are unique to the state of Michigan and they are most prevalent in the southwestern part of the state, where Watervliet is located. The Zones were developed by the state of Michigan to spur economic investment, in selective areas, by creating ATTRACTIVE MONETARY INCENTIVES. Michigan's Renaissance Zones are the nation's BOLDEST EXPERIMENT IN JOB CREATION. The state's philosophy, upon which the Zones are based, is that LOWER TAXES CREATE JOBS. In Watervliet, the state of Michigan has created TWO Renaissance Zones that eliminate the barriers of government interference. These Zones will unleash the POWER OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR in order to bring economic growth to a city that, just a few short years ago, was devastated by the loss of its "one-industry" industry; it's paper mill, that had been in operation, within the city, for over one hundred years. One significant advantage afforded to businesses located in Berrien County, Michigan is that the privae sector in this area enjoy the COOPERATION of local governmental bodies to assist them with their transitions. This same type of cooperative spirit is evident throughout our state, a state that has REDEDICATED ITSELF TO BUSINESS, as evidenced by its about-face from the "rust-belt Michigan" of the 1970s, when the oft-heard advice was: "Will the last one out of Michigan please turn out the lights". Businesses were being driven out of Michigan by short-sighted economic policies. TODAY---Michigan now ranks: FIRST of all states in new jobs growth. FIRST of all states in new business start-ups. FIRST of all states in industrial recovery. Also... UNEMPLOYMENT is at a 20 year low. TAXES have been continually cut. and Personal INCOME GROWTH is well above average. _______________________________ TO LOCATE IN WATERVLIET, MICHIGAN 1. Water recreation... _____Paw Paw Lake _____Paw Paw River _____Lake Michigan (less than 15 miles) 2. Artisans, antiques, festivals, _____diversified weather (four _____distinct beautiful seasons) 3. Small town atmosphere. 4. Airport access... _____Grass airfield in Watervliet, _____Benton Harbor Airport 12 miles, _____South Bend Airport 30 miles, _____Kalamazoo Airport 35 miles, _____Grand Rapids Airport 90 miles, _____Muskegon Airport 90 miles, _____Chicago Airports (2) 100 miles, _____Detroit Airport 170 miles. 5. Near (less than 15 miles) _____a Great Lake port, _____St. Joseph, Michigan. 6. Low construction costs. 7. Close to strategic markets. _____Chicago _____Detroit _____Indianapolis _____Cleveland _____Pittsburgh _____St Louis 8. High tech capabilities. 9. Diverse and skilled workforce. 10. Utility rates below national average.
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Watervliet's renaissance: Bridging the gap between a city dependent on one mill and a new vibrant, independent Watervliet of the twenty-first century. The City of Watervliet:Webpage The City of Watervliet:early history |
MICHIGAN
"THE renaissance city of
Michigan's
Great Southwest"
____________________
"Bring your business
to our city
and take advantage
of the
MOST ATTRACTIVE
INVESTMENT
INCENTIVES
in the nation:"
ZERO TAXES,
if you choose to
invest in our community...
ZERO state
personal
income tax.
ZERO state
single business tax.
ZERO state
6 mill
education tax.
ZERO local
real property tax.
ZERO local
personal prop. tax.
ZERO local
income tax.
ZERO utility
users tax.
NO paperwork!!!
NO hassles!!!
NO complications!!!
NO restrictions!!!
__________________
WATERVLIET'S TWO
RENAISSANCE ZONES
illustrate that
jobs provide SOLUTIONS
jobs provide HOPE
jobs provide
INDEPENDENENCE
and
jobs provide
A BETTER LIFE.
____________________
In Watervliet,
we believe that
LESS government
and
MORE jobs
are the
PERMANENT answers
to TEMPORARY
economic problems.
____________________
Watervliet
is poised to enter
into a period of
UNPRECEDENTED
growth and change
that will make
NORTH
BERRIEN COUNTY
one of the nation's
TRULY GREAT
places to live
and to visit.
__________________
Please consider
Watervliet,
in you future plans
so that you may
join us
and be part of
this exciting and
challenging experience.
_____________________
For WATERVLIET,
Renaissance Zones
INFORMATION
...telephone:
Watervliet City Hall
616.463.6769
Coloma Watervliet Area
Economic Development
(CWAEDC)
616.468.4430
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Expansion Management magazine: "Michigan is Enjoying a Renaissance".
CNN.com:"Michigan aims for 'renaissance' in depressed areas".
Cornerstone Alliance:"Michigan and Local Laws & Taxes".
Cornerstone Alliance:Additional Local and State Incentives.