Jackson Technology Park SmartZone/Certified Business Park
JACKSON TECHNOLOGY PARK SMARTZONE (SM) - CERTIFIED BUSINESS PARK DETAILS
Parcels adjacent to TAC Manufacturing and JSP International (formerly known as Maverick Industries) on County Farm Road. Great location and great neighbors! The Blackman Local Development Finance Authority (BLDFA) owns the 80 acre parcel south on County Farm Road. Services are at County Farm Road. The Township along with the BLDFA will work with companies for most types of development with new job creation and private investment. A majority of the property is within the SmartZone boundary. BLDFA Tax Increment Financing (TIF) captures taxes generated from new capital investment within the district, with the exception of 50 percent of school and debt millage. The TIF can be used for project-related public infrastructure improvements (i.e. road, water, sewer, site development); and to operate the Baker College Business Technology Center Incubator.
TENANTS:
In early 2011, Chemetall U.S. announced that the company plans to consolidate 80 jobs to the Jackson location. The new building will be approximately 200,000 square feet. They plan to invest about $25 Million as a result.Click here to view the Chemetall Fact Sheet and also, please take time to view the Chemetall Photo Gallery, courtesy of O’Harrow Construction Chemetall Photo Gallery
GSL Technologies anticipates beginning construction on their new facility in 2012. They plan to build a 14,000 square foot building initially. GSL Technology, Inc. was founded in Jackson, MI in 1983 by Gregory S. Latka to produce firearm silencer designs based on research and development from a 29 year history in the aerospace manufacturing industry. The company has extensive CNC manufacturing experience, including with exotic materials.
The Baker College Business Technology Center (BCBTC), known as the Smart Zone Incubator, currently has two tenants - Codian Robotics and Local Logic Media. Staff at The Enterprise Group administers the incubator on behalf of the BLDFA and Blackman Charter Township; in cooperation with Baker College. Please call The EG at 517-788-4330 for additional information.
EG BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
The Enterprise Group of Jackson (EG) Business Accelerator Program is an expedited business resource for Smart Zone tenants as well as other eligible businesses and is designed to expedite grant funding and other incentives. The purpose of this venture capital program is to drive forward the new economy of Michigan, providing a path to funding and partnerships for the commercialization of new regionally-developed opportunities. Companies must be based in Michigan. The Fund will focus on seed and early stage venture capital investments in life science and technology companies.
Business Accelerator Program Information
Michigan Emerging Technologies Fund
PRE-SEED MICRO LOAN PROGRAM
The Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund supports high-tech start-up SmartZone companies as they near commercial viability by providing access to early-stage capital investment or microloans to accelerate company development. These funds extend the personal investment of entrepreneurs during the critical stage when they are developing their businesses to the point of readiness for outside investment.
Click here to see the Due Diligence Checklist for Entrepreneurs, which is used as the application for the the Micro Loan Program.
Due Diligence Checklist for Entrepreneurs
Micro Loan Program Description
Micro Loan Frequently Asked Questions
OTHER BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM LINKS:
Ann Arbor SPARK Business Accelerator Program
Michigan Economic Development Corporation Business Accelerator Program
E - Merge Funding
REFERENCE FILES:
JTP Development Packet
Aerial Map
JTP Layout and Site Plan Map current as of December 7, 2011
View more park information on the Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Web site:
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