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Renaissance Zone
FIRST BUSINESS INTO THE RENAISSANCE ZONE
Industrial Airpark Tax Free Renaissance Zone
Progress Continues on the new Roland Machinery Facility |
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What makes Delta County the perfect location for success? |
The Delta County Industrial Airpark is located at the Delta County Airport. The airport is Class E, Category 4, and offers commercial and general aviation services, two year-round all-weather runways with full ILS, and convenient access to truck, rail and port connections.
The airpark offers approximately 132 acres of prime improved land with immediate access to M-35 and access to US2 and US41, major east-west and north-south corridors through the Upper Peninsula less than three miles away.
1 to 40 acre parcels available in 132 acre airpark.
The property is owned by the County and within Escanaba city limits. Both work hard for business development and positive growth for the community.
Infrastructure improvements in process include municipal power, water, and sewer; high-speed broadband Internet access.
Virtually Michigan state and local TAX FREE status for 15 years effective January 2002. (see below for list of taxes abated automatically.)
Land here for success! |
Lock in lease rates now for up to 99 years at lowest rates imaginable
Highly competitively rates per square foot/acre.
High quality and available workforce in labor surplus area.
Local access to award winning training at Bay College's M-TEC.
Free, confidential assistance recruiting, testing, and interviewing employees.
A schematic of airport with the Renaissance Zone above
Parcels from 1 to 40 contiguous acres available. Land is flat and relatively clear. Infrastructure improvements to include roads; municipal water, sewer, electric; gas; telephone and cable high-speed broadband Internet. Infrastructure completed mid-2004. Access road and water line completed in 2003.
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What TAXES are automatically abated in a Renaissance Zone?
Renaissance Zone status is granted to described pieces of property on a competitive basis by the State of Michigan
For the duration of the zone designation (2002-2017), taxes abated under Michigan Renaissance Zone law include:
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Single Business Tax
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State or City income tax
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General Property Tax
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Industrial facilities tax
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Enterprise Zone Tax*
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City utility users tax*
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Technology park facilities tax*
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Commercial forest tax
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Neighborhood enterprise zone tax
The relief will be phased out in 25% increments over the last three years of the program. Call for further details about requirements or visit www.michigan.org .
*These taxes are not paid in any location in Delta County! |
About Delta County, Michigan
Delta County is perfectly located on the northwest shore of Lake Michigan and in the center of North America. We are well known to outdoor enthusiasts. With 211 miles of waterfront, we have more access to water than any other county in the US!
We are known for our unusually temperate climates, world-class fishing, and incredible public access to forest lands for biking, hiking, ATVs, skiing, and snowmobiling |
Delta County's Business Climate |
Located at the crossroads of the major transportation routes in the Upper peninsula of Michigan, Delta County provides excellent service via two rail carriers, access to three deep water ports, and multiple truck and parcel carriers.
Delta County is in the industrial heart of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and averages 21% manufacturing, approximating the state's average. The County offers an abundant supply of skilled labor at competitive wage levels. Combine that with business support services and easy access to customized workforce training through the M-TEC at Bay College, and you have a formula for industrial success.
Delta County is known for its work ethic. Our newest business, Issues & Answers Network, Inc. a national marketing research firm, found their Escanaba location was out-performing all five other locations within the first quarter of opening in the spring of 2002. We are also know for having a cooperative relationship with labor. the Delta County Trades and Labor association is a financial partner in the EDA and two members serve on the board of directors. |
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