The Economic Development-Planning Department promotes the community as a good place to live and work through business attraction and retention activities. In fact, The City of Westland was one of the first cities in the state to establish a full-time Department of Economic Development. The staff writes grants, administers various contracts, helps boards, and maintains a database of information about the City. | Director:
Lori Fodale
Address:
37095 Marquette
Westland, MI 48185
e-mail:
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Phone: 734.467.3264
Fax: 734.467.3224
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Monday through Friday Michigan Business One Stop streamlines and bundles hundreds of state processes together for businesses to access via a “one stop” shop. On it, business owners can start and register a business, apply for licenses and permits, and pay fees, among other things. To learn more, visit the Michigan Business One Stop site by clicking the logo above. | After you are on the Marketing page, click on the bottom right corner of each page to view the next page. Double click to enlarge pages and wait for the images to download.
| | | Various tools are used to recruit new businesses, make infrastructure improvements, and help existing firms expand:
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The Wayne County TURBO (Transforming Underdeveloped Residential & Business Opportunities) Program aims to provide economic incentives to encourage new developments and improvements to property within Wayne County. TURBO reimburses investors by giving cash back to property owners who make significant real estate investments in Wayne County. Click Here for more information.
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) - Established in 1997, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority uses tax increment financing to help remediate environmentally affected sites in the community. A development plan has not yet been approved by City Council. The Authority is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
Back to Top Economic Development Corporation (EDC) - The corporation provides below market rate financing for eligible firms, with $23 million awarded to 15 projects since being established in 1976. The EDC is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
Back to Top Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) - Established in 1986 and under the supervision and control of the EDC, this authority is implementing an infrastructure improvement plan within a specified district. Improvements have included construction of the William P. Faust Public Library and adjacent performance pavilion, numerous road widening and utility projects, lighting and landscaping improvements.
Back to Top Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) - This 11-member board representing four taxing jurisdictions is implementing a development plan to improve a 2.5-mile section of the Newburgh Road corridor. Since its start in 1992, the Local Development Finance Authority has completed road widenings, traffic signal enhancements, and a CSX railroad/Newburgh Road grade separation, using federal ISTEA funds, state TEDF grants, and City major road funds.
Back to Top Downtown Development Authority (DDA) - Established in 1996, the DDA is governed by an 11-member board appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. The Downtown Development Authority is implementing an improvement and business development plan in a commercial district along Ford Road and Wayne Road south of Ford. An economic enhancement strategy developed by the nationally recognized consulting firm of HyettPalma is now underway. The DDA also helps firms by providing design assistance for redevelopment of commercial properties.
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