Members of the BCU team were in attendance at the Restore 269 Driven Design Studio open house showing off the progress on the future UpRoot Market & Eatery as well as 8 apartments. Once the location of the Anson Hotel, this building has experienced a remarkable transformation. We eagerly anticipate the community enjoying the new market space and housing options it offers. #battlecreek #downtown #economicdevelopment
Battle Creek Unlimited
非盈利组织
Battle Creek，MI 1,548 位关注者
Building a strong community by driving strategic investment and job creation.
关于我们
Generating investment and job creation in our community. Our services are centered around our mission, by assisting new and growing companies or those looking to relocate to find resources they need to build their business. This includes not only site selection, but also redevelopment assistance, workforce research, access to financing and other incentives or resources to help them make the most of their investments in Battle Creek. For over 40 years, Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) has helped people and businesses find ways to create economic opportunity in Southwest Michigan. BCU, a private, nonprofit corporation, serves as the business and economic development arm for the City of Battle Creek. BCU was established in 1972 under contract with the City of Battle Creek to market and manage the conversion of the abandoned, former military property, which is now known as Fort Custer Industrial Park. The grounds were transformed from rolling, wooded tracts of abandoned military property into the now modern, thriving industrial park. This transformation was the nation’s first and most successful base conversion project into Michigan’s largest, cutting-edge, state certified industrial park – 3,000 acre Fort Custer Industrial Park. BCU positioned Battle Creek among the first communities to make a marketing strategy of workforce development and customize training. Thanks to the foresight and diligence of local, state, and national leaders assets were put in place to encourage success. This included: 1976 – Customs Port of Battle Creek Designation 1978 – Foreign-Trade Zone 43 grant of authority 1980 – Public Act 450, positioning the Battle Creek Tax Increment Financing Authority as the first industrial TIFA in Michigan. Through stunning early wins in manufacturing, BCU never abandoned its strategy of determined outreach, a collaborative approach, and proactively developing an asset base for economic growth and social resilience.
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https://www.bcunlimited.org
Battle Creek Unlimited的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
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- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Battle Creek，MI
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1972
- 领域
- Economic Development、Business Retention、Business Expansion和Business Attraction
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4950 W. Dickman Road
Suite 1
US，MI，Battle Creek，49037
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Battle Creek entrepreneurs looking to join in on the growth and momentum we are seeing in Battle Creek have an opportunity to secure $10,000 to advance their ideas and grow their businesses thanks to The Oculus Fund and its host, 3Eye Technologies. Any idea, any individual can register - all you need is an idea and a pitch. There are no age restrictions. Participants must be Battle Creek-based and must be an early-stage for-profit business (less than 3 years old). Details and the application can be found at the link below. We are looking forward to watching your ideas come to life! https://lnkd.in/g6mgmCGS #battlecreek #entrepreneurship #economicdevelopment #fundingopportunities
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?????? ?????????????????? ??????????????: ?????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? ???? ???????????? ??????????. The plan identifies key growth sectors and prioritizes community development. BCU President & CEO Joe Sobieralski said, “For more than 50 years, BCU has had unrivaled success attracting companies and creating jobs in Battle Creek. This new strategic plan builds on our past success and expands our focus to have the greatest impact on Battle Creek. As the needs of our community change, so too must BCU change in response. Growing our economy today requires that we include more community development, which includes housing, placemaking, and community revitalization. We want to lead on this front and develop a reputation as a leader in Michigan, the Midwest, and the country.” View the full press release as well as a link to view the plan in its entirety here: https://lnkd.in/gu9YgJ_i #economicdevelopment #battlecreek #michigan #strategicplan
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Local drone expert Patman Droneography successfully documented an exciting milestone downtown today— the installation of the official signage on the side of the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek! We cannot wait for our community to experience this space and we are grateful to Patman for always capturing this project - and our city - so perfectly. See more of Patman's work here: https://lnkd.in/gwx58bwp #battlecreek #downtown #hospitality #vibrancy
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This weekend the Battle Creek Executive Airport (BTL) will be holding a centennial celebration event - "100 Years of Flight" on Saturday, September 21st. The celebration will start at Western Michigan University College of Aviation and run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants will be able to enjoy several events throughout including: ?? Tours of the Western University College of Aviation. ?? Displays from the airport as well as the Michigan Army National Guard. ?? Remarks from Mayor Benke, Assistant City Manager Ted Deering, and Phil Kroll, Aviation Director. ?? A keynote address from Michigan Aeronautics Commissioner Russell Kavalhuna. ?? Historical, centennial plaque (mockup) unveiling. The Alpha Eta Rho (AHP) aviation fraternity will be holding a fundraiser pancake breakfast from 8:30 am to 11:00 am during the WMU fly-in that is open to the community. We hope to see you there! More information can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gymX23Tf
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Class is in session, and collaborating with local schools is an excellent strategy for developing your current and future talent pipeline. There are numerous ways for companies to connect with students, teachers, and the community, including career exploration events, work-based learning opportunities, speaking engagements, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase available careers right here in Battle Creek. The photo in this post was taken during Manufacturing Day held at Kellogg Community College's RMTC - and features a Duncan Aviation engine that students could explore at the event. Manufacturing Day is held in October every year and is only one of several ways that students connect with companies in various industries. #OurCityYourHomeBC #careerexploration #battlecreek #talentpipeline
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It's that time again for the BCU quarterly newsletter! This issue is packed with announcements, info, and celebrations. You don't want to miss it. In This Issue: ● From the President's Desk ● BCU Adopts New Strategic Plan ● W.K. Kellogg Foundation Awards GVSU $10.3 Million Grant ● WMU College of Aviation Launches Drone Certificate Program ● Burma Center Hosts Grant Award Ceremony ● BC TRAIN Program Update ● Jesse Keene Joins BCU ● Battle Creek Welcomes Takasaki Visitor ● Bringing Color to Battle Creek ● Changes to the BCU Board ● Tree Trimming and Planting Coming to the Fort Custer Industrial Park ● CSE Morse Moves into Fort Custer Industrial Park ● Anson Hotel Project Update ● "Our City. Your Home." Campaign Launches ● City of Battle Creek Recognized for Environmental Leadership ● KCC Ranked No.1 Community College in Michigan ● United Federal Credit Union Opens for Business ● DoubleTree by Hilton Update ● MICH-AIR Moving Forward ● New Murals Add Color to Downtown ● BCU Out and About Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g3nn_DWD #battlecreek #economicdevelopment
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Yesterday members of the BCU team attended the ribbon-cutting celebration for United Federal Credit Union 's NEW downtown branch in The Milton. We are excited to have UFCU in our city and they have already started having an impact on all of us with their support of several key projects. Welcome to the neighborhood UFCU! #downtown #battlecreek #downtowndevelopment
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BCU commissioned local Battle Creek artist, Jaziel Pugh, to add a little color to a space at the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek. The mural commemorates the city's history and showcases the key industries that Battle Creek has influenced, both historically and as we look toward the future. We are grateful to Jaziel for turning this vision into reality and eagerly anticipate the community's enjoyment of the artwork in the hotel’s green space and beer garden. #battlecreek #vibrancy #downtown
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Color the Creek is in full swing this week and we are fortunate to have several talented artists at work on both the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek and the former Horrock's building in Downtown Battle Creek. We can't wait to capture and share the final murals when they're complete! Artists bringing their visions to life include: Jaziel Pugh Rose Steinecke Tom Brothers Teaira Gray Garald Barton Destiny Stamper Lanessa Miller Emma Kukuk Kristina Keefer #battlecreek #downtown #artsandculture #vibrancy
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