Relocate to Michigan's Great Southwest

Why do companies -- high-tech, internationally known companies like Whirlpool Corporation, Dawson Manufacturing Corporation, and IPC Communication Services, Inc. -- choose Michigan's Great Southwest? Is it the weather? The people? The great business climate?

Sure, these are great reasons. But our region's attractiveness probably has more to do with our highly skilled workforce, outstanding incentive packages, and reasonable tax structure. Take for example WAVE, a Worthington Steel and Armstrong World Industries joint venture, and Bowater/Nuway. These companies reported outstanding success and overall savings after moving operations to Michigan's Great Southwest.

Why companies choose Michigan's Great Southwest:
  1. Convenient highway accessibility & proximity to major markets.
  2. Close proximity to many 2-year and 4-year educational institutions.
  3. A workforce that cannot be beat.
  4. A workforce screening, training, and recruitment program that will help you access the workforce you need at no cost.
  5. A community that won't let you down.
  6. A proven track record in recruiting companies to our community.
  7. Outstanding community and state incentives to make your location an easy decision.
  8. A community that focuses on research-driven companies and small, fast-growing businesses.
  9. A healthy business community that supports national and international industry leaders involved in the intricate elements of the global business market.
  10. And last but not least, a spectacular quality of life that includes lake coastline scenery, fantastic boating, fishing, hiking trails, antique shops, festivals, and many special events.
Cornerstone Alliance
If relocating to Michigan's Great Southwest sounds like a good business decision, you're absolutely right. When considering our region, Cornerstone Alliance, an economic development organization, can provide information and assistance for domestic and foreign companies planning to establish new facilities, relocate, or expand existing facilities to Michigan's Great Southwest.

All information and assistance provided to companies is free, objective, and confidential.

Their work includes coordinating the efforts of a dedicated network of community leaders from the business community as well as state, regional, and local government to support a company's project.

Listed below is a sample of information and assistance the economic development staff has provided companies during their evaluation process of Michigan's Great Southwest as a location to establish a new facility, relocate or expand an existing facility.
  • Community Tours
  • Build-to-Suit and Leaseback Proposals
  • Economic Incentives
  • Facility and Site Information
  • Assistance with Environmental Work
  • Facility Tours
  • Job Training Grants
  • Labor Availability and Cost
  • Relocation Assistance for Employees
  • Supplier Networks for Specific Industry Segments
  • Fast Tracking of City and State Permits
  • Housing Availability and Costs
  • Infrastructure Availability
  • Identification of Specific Industry Distribution Networks
  • Taxes
  • Training Programs
  • University Research
  • Utility Costs
  • Recreational Information


And anything else you may need to know about Michigan's Great Southwest...

For more information about how Cornerstone Alliance can assist your relocation or expansion, contact Wendy Dant Chesser at (269) 925-6100, or click on a link below to learn more about...
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For more information
Cornerstone Alliance
P.O. Box 428, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
tel: (269) 925-6100
webmaster@michigansgreatsw.com