| Business Resources |
 |
 |
 |
|
Frankenmuth Downtown Development Authority (DDA) & Economic Development Corporation (EDC) The Frankenmuth DDA concentrates on the economic vitality of the Downtown Development District, including the established commercial and tourism districts. The Board serves as a liaison between the business community and City Government. The EDC focuses its efforts on business retention and new business development in non-tourism businesses, primarily outside of the DDA district. The EDC seeks to diversify the local tax base and create new non-tourism jobs. The work of the boards is coordinated by Sheila Stamiris, who serves as City staff for all development projects. Stamiris can help you with Frankenmuth site selection, financial and incentive packaging and general community development information,
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
, Executive Director City of Frankenmuth Planning & Zoning Office & Frankenmuth Building Codes The City of Frankenmuth Planning and Zoning Office coordinates site plan reviews for proposed projects. A copy of the Site Plan Review Checklist is very helpful to understand what you will need to do when purchasing a new property or expanding a current project -- including signage, parking analysis, documentation etc. Frankenmuth uses established federal and state building codes for construction. The Building Codes Department oversees construction projects within the City limits. For information about Planning, Zoning and Building Codes, contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 989.652.3430 ext 111 Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce & CVB The Franknmuth Chamber of Commerce and CVB is a membership-based organization dedicated to promoting Frankenmuth and the prosperity of all busineses in the community through a unified organization. The Chamber coordinates communications programs for members including networking opportunities and advertising options. The Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is a committee of the Chamber, focusing on tourism marketing and advertising. The CVB produces the annual Visitors Guide. Chamber staff is a reliable and effective contact to introduce your business to the Frankenmuth community. For information about the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 989.652.6106. Michigan Small Business & Development Technical Center (MI SBTDC) Great Laskes Bay Region 5 Great Lake Bay Region SBDTC is an outstanding resource for both new businesses looking to open and existing businesses looking to refine, to rejuvenate and expand. Free to low-cost educational seminars are provided by seasoned professionals in all business sectors. Agency representatives, using confidentiality contracts, will help you develop your business plan, help with marketing research and evaluate finance options and other similar services at no charge. Contact:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
at 989.686.9597 for more information. Saginaw Future is the county-wide economic development agency assisting companies looking for sites in Michigan. They specialize in helping companies with financial and incentive packaging, market area expansion, and serve as a liaison to Saginaw County and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.. For information about
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
, contact 989.754.8222. Michigan Works! fosters high-quality employment and training programs serving employers and workers by providing support activities and a forum for information exchange. They help develop workers skills and provide skilled employees to employers. For information about This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 989.667.0500 ext 265 Frankenmuth Wickson District Library The Frankenmuth Wickson District Library is a unique resource for local information including extensive genealogy resources, access to the regional and state library collections, age appropriate programming and reading areas. Copies of the Frankenmuth NEWS, the local weekly news publication, are now archived and available online for your use. For information about the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , contact 989.652. 8323. Frankenmuth Historical Association In addition to chronicling the history of Frankenmuth and its citizens and operating living history activities, the Frankenmuth Historical Association is a tremendous resource for information about properties in Frankenmuth. On file, FHA may have old photographs, names of prior owners and types of previous uses for in-town properties. For information about the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , contact 989.652.9701 |