The City of Dowagiac helps manufacturers obtain the competitive edge required to achieve success in today's global economy. The industrialist finds The Grand Old City to be an outstanding location for their new or expanding business, due to a variety of incentives, affordable land prices, a skilled and plentiful workforce, moderate wage rates and low unionization.

The Dowagiac Industrial Park, which is the only state-certified subdivision in Cass County, has launched an exciting expansion. Sixty-five acres are ready for development. The infrastructure for an additional 65 acres will soon be completed. The industrial park is located on Pokagon Street, just off M-51 South.

Unique for a community our size, Dowagiac's municipal electric utility offers manufacturers the opportunity to benefit from rates that are among the lowest and most stable within southwest Michigan. At the same time, it provides outstanding reliability and service.

Industrial sites are equipped with underground utilities that include a 12-inch water and sewer main, a four-inch pressurized gas main and telephone service. Access drives are built to all-season truck standards, complete with curbs and storm sewers.

Protective covenants insure the park is reserved for:

		manufacturing assembly
		research and development
		testing and processing
		high tech
		associated office and warehouse space

Manufacturers also benefit from a variety of local incentives. In addition, the city administration works closely with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to insure new businesses receive all of the incentives and services for which they are eligible.

For further information on industrial properties or building sites, contact Sandra Gower, economic development director for the City of Dowagiac, at (269) 782-2195, sgower@dowagiac.org or visit the City of Dowagiac on the web at www.cityofdowagiac.com.