• Economic development focus
• Leveraging MEDC support and funding
• High-priority projects including marketing, business services, incentives
• Critical assistance from Prima Civitas

The advantages of Next Michigan Development I-69 International Trade Corridor are:

• Industry Clusters in Automotive, Defense, Medical Device,Green Technology and more
• Available Skilled Workforce
• Supportive and Engaged Education Providers
• Access to Critical Markets in Canada and Midwestern United States
• Two Foreign Trade Zones Available
• Low-cost, Incentivized Locations

The largest in the state of Michigan, the I-69 International Trade Corridor Next Michigan Development Corporation (NMDC) represents a significant regional partnership and offers economic incentives to existing and new businesses that utilize two or more forms of transportation to move their products and are located within the territory of the NMDC. Qualifying businesses can benefit from state and local incentives, including real and personal property tax abatements. In certain locations, businesses may receive approval for tax-free Renaissance Zones. The I-69 International Trade Corridor Next Michigan Development Corporation is comprised of four county governments and 31 local municipalities.

The City of Grand Blanc plans to continue participation in this association.