The City of Hamtramck convened a group of industrial and commercial property and business owners at a meeting Feb. 15 to propose a Certified Business Park on the city’s south end. The group, which included representatives from American Axle, General Motors, Dupont and Missant, decided to pursue certification from the State of Michigan. “Such certification would mean that the state would market any vacant parcels — on top of word-of-mouth and city efforts,” said Erik Tungate, director of community and economic development for the City of Hamtramck.
A certified business park would mean that the area would get services — such as snow removal — and beautification efforts — such as streetscape improvements. “This way, it’s much easier to market parcels to someone out of state because they know what to expect,” Tungate says.
“We hope to bring in light manufacturing, research, and technology businesses,” says Tungate. Hamtramck would thus benefit from an increased tax base and increased employment. The existing business and property owners that came together will act as the business park’s advisory board
Source: Erik Tungate, director of community and economic development for the City of Hamtramck
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