MICHIGAN'S I-69 INTERNATIONAL TRADE CORRIDOR
SEIZE THE GROWTH & OPPORTUNITY!
IN THE FOUR-COUNTY TRADE CORRIDOR!
Working collaboratively provides outstanding opportunity and economic growth in the I-69 International Trade Corridor!
The I-69 International Trade Corridor is a collaborative effort by businesses and local government partners from Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, and St. Clair Counties (population approximately 750,000) to market the area’s airport, highway, railroad, and water port resources to companies that are engaged in international commerce, particularly through Canada. The goal is to encourage firms to not only ship through this corridor but to also set up manufacturing and distribution facilities here to take advantage of these multi-modal transportation opportunities. To support this collaboration, a Next Michigan Development Corporation was created with participation from 36 municipalities in the four counties (including 12 in Shiawassee County), making it one of the largest intergovernmental collaboratives in the state of Michigan!
- The four counties of Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, and St. Clair - in cooperation - are experiencing new initiatives that are increasing trade and transportation.
- In the Corridor is the Blue Water Bridge border crossing into Canada - a major asset! It is one of the busiest international crossings in the US. An outstanding gateway to world trade!
- Existing and new businesses are reaping the rewards. Combining a wide-range of trade and export assistance with multi-modal transportation options is leading to success.
- For Success, Count on the Corridor!
I-69 INTERNATIONAL TRADE CORRIDOR BENEFITS
The I-69 INTERNATIONAL TRADE CORRIDOR ADVANTAGES
Location is said to be everything when it comes to effective commerce.
Businesses in the Corridor, which includes Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, and St. Clair counties, can benefit from state and local incentives, including real and personal property tax abatements, job creation credits, and tax-free renaissance zones. The Corridor offers export assistance and is home to two foreign trade zones. Both create opportunity to support expanded import and export activity.
The four county-wide economic development organizations that support the corridor are the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, Lapeer Development Corporation, and the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County.
The Corridor has numerous benefits: It covers 2,500 square miles located 68 miles from Detroit, 184 miles from Toronto, 222 miles from Cleveland, and 274 miles from Chicago. It boasts hundreds of available properties in four counties. Each county plays a unique role in making the region one of the most resource-rich in the state. The region offers a low cost of living and an outstanding quality of life, which features miles of beaches, natural waterways, unique cities and towns, and recreation and entertainment.
The counties that make up the I-69 Thumb Region are rich in resources, opportunity, and the benefits businesses look for like an available skilled workforce, international border crossing with access to Canada, multi-modal transportation, multi-industry expertise in manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, green technology, medical technology, and a strong infrastructure, including water, waste treatment, broadband, gas, and electric.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Thriving manufacturing, agricultural, and technology industries.
- 400,000+ workers.
- Four expressways for ideal transportation.
- Railway lines like CSX and Canadian National.
- The Blue Water Bridge leading to Canada.
- Bishop International Airport.
- Major crops: soy beans, corn, sugar beets, hay and wheat; poultry and dairy production amongst highest in state.
- Beautiful lakes for boating, swimming, fishing, and boat races.
- Quaint historical cities and villages.
- Exciting urban areas and culture like Flint's Capitol Theatre, Pix Theatre, Gallery 194, the Flint Institutes of Music, Theatre, and the Arts, Buckham Alley, The Whiting, Sloan Museum, and Flint Farmer's Market.
- Michigan's oldest and coolest courthouse in downtown Lapeer.
- Numerous festivals: Flint's Back to Bricks, Jazz Festival, and 80's in the Hole, Metamora's Balloon Fest, Imlay City's Busker Festival, Lapeer Days, Genesee County Renaissance Festival, and more!
The I-69 International Trade Corridor is rich in location, benefits, and resources!
SHIAWASSEE, GENESEE, LAPEER, & ST. CLAIR COUNTIES
Thumbs Up to Our Business Advantages & Quality of Life!
FOUR MAJOR EXPRESSWAYS
RAIL PROVIDERS LIKE CSX AND CANADIAN NATIONAL
FOUR MAJOR EXPRESSWAYS
INTERNATIONAL BISHOP AIRPORT
RAIL PROVIDERS LIKE CSX AND CANADIAN NATIONAL
RAIL PROVIDERS LIKE CSX AND CANADIAN NATIONAL
RAIL PROVIDERS LIKE CSX AND CANADIAN NATIONAL
RAIL PROVIDERS LIKE CSX AND CANADIAN NATIONAL
RAIL PROVIDERS LIKE CSX AND CANADIAN NATIONAL
5 MAJOR CROPS soybeans, corn, sugar beets, hay, wheat; poultry & dairy production near highest in Michigan!
395,000 WORKERS 360,000 JOBS More than 860,000 residents and 390,000+ workers in seven counties. More than 1.1 million additional workers within an hour of the region.
395,000 WORKERS 360,000 JOBS More than 860,000 residents and 390,000+ workers in seven counties. More than 1.1 million additional workers within an hour of the region.
395,000 WORKERS 360,000 JOBS More than 860,000 residents and 390,000+ workers in seven counties. More than 1.1 million additional workers within an hour of the region.
395,000 WORKERS 360,000 JOBS More than 860,000 residents and 390,000+ workers in seven counties. More than 1.1 million additional workers within an hour of the region.
395,000 WORKERS 360,000 JOBS More than 860,000 residents and 390,000+ workers in seven counties. More than 1.1 million additional workers within an hour of the region.
51,000 ACRES OF RECREATIONAL LAND
395,000 WORKERS 360,000 JOBS More than 860,000 residents and 390,000+ workers in seven counties. More than 1.1 million additional workers within an hour of the region.
51,000 ACRES OF RECREATIONAL LAND
GREAT QUALITY OF LIFE!
395,000 WORKERS 360,000 JOBS More than 860,000 residents and 390,000+ workers in seven counties. More than 1.1 million additional workers within an hour of the region.
51,000 ACRES OF RECREATIONAL LAND
OVER 700 AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
LIVELY URBAN AREAS & QUAINT HISTORIC CITIES/VILLAGES
LIVELY URBAN AREAS & QUAINT HISTORIC CITIES/VILLAGES
LIVELY URBAN AREAS & QUAINT HISTORIC CITIES/VILLAGES
LIVELY URBAN AREAS & QUAINT HISTORIC CITIES/VILLAGES
LIVELY URBAN AREAS & QUAINT HISTORIC CITIES/VILLAGES
TOURISM
LIVELY URBAN AREAS & QUAINT HISTORIC CITIES/VILLAGES
4 COUNTIES WITH MUCH TO OFFER!
4 COUNTIES WITH MUCH TO OFFER!
LIVELY URBAN AREAS & QUAINT HISTORIC CITIES/VILLAGES
4 COUNTIES WITH MUCH TO OFFER!