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Executive Director Zach Morris spoke at the Nuclear Regulator Commission meeting held at Lake Michigan College on the reopening of the Palisades Nuclear Plant. He spoke about the economic impact and the need for reliable baseline energy as part of our electric grid.

Market One staff enjoyed celebrating the ribbon cutting for Lake Michigan Linen Services' new facility in the industrial park on Veteran's Boulevard! We are thrilled to see their continued growth and entrepreneurship in the greater South Haven area. They were also recently awarded the 'New Business of the Year Award' by the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce! #econdev #economicdevelopment #newfacility #southwestmi #community #growth #linenservices #entrepreneurship #southhavenmi

Our team stopped by to celebrate Burnette Foods, Inc.’s recent expansion of their warehouse! We are an extension of your team, so if your business is looking to expand, reach out to our Economic Development Manager Katie Multhauf at multhaufk@marketone.org. #econdev #economicdevelopment #expansion #foodprocessing #agriculture #southwestmi #community #growth

Coming to you from the Grand Hotel! Tune in to hear Zachary Morris, EDFP talk about Market One's rebrand; how strong business, talented people, and vibrant communities are at the heart of economic development; and how Market One is stepping up to meet the unique challenges in rural communities. Watch it on the Michigan Business Network (MBN): https://lnkd.in/gHda8dnK

Zachary Morris, EDFP joined Justin at HomeTown Living (WSBT22) to discuss how Market One is making an economic impact on Cass and Van Buren Counties! Zach covered the important partnership we have with Midwest Energy & Communications and the progress made with high speed internet in our community. Listen to the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/g4tPWjan

! Media Alert ! Executive Director Zachary Morris, EDFP will be joining the team at HomeTown Living from 9-10 a.m. on Monday on WSBT22 to discuss impactful economic development projects in Cass & Van Buren Counties, including the impactful ROBIN Grant program which is funding high-speed internet for 16,000 addresses in Southwest Michigan via Midwest Energy & Communications.

On June 5, 2024, we gathered to celebrate our 4th Annual Awards Event which included recognizing outstanding local businesses and municipalities, celebrating our 5 year anniversary, and transforming to our new brand, Market One! Many thanks to our sponsors who made this 4th Annual Awards Event possible! American Electric Power, Consumers Energy, Edward Jones, Fishbeck, | GrayMatter |, Holtec International, Honor Credit Union, Hotel Nichols, ITC Holdings Corp., Kalamazoo Excavation, Kinexus Group, Midwest Energy & Communications, Vertical Beverage Group, & Wightman. Thank you to Marion Magnolia Farms for hosting us at your stunning venue in Cassopolis and for the wonderful photography captured by Photography by Scott Rose!

Market One Director Zachary Morris, EDFP is urging Michigan lawmakers not to forget rural communities as they update the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve, or SOAR Fund to attract more development in the state. Morris testified before the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee last week as lawmakers consider redirecting some of the fund’s dollars to make Michigan communities more livable. A major barrier to development in Southwest Michigan is the lack of affordable housing. Morris’ testimony included Market One’s economic development goals that emphasize the need for funding to address challenges that are plaguing small cities, towns, and villages in Cass and Van Buren counties. He says aside from housing, the most pressing issues are downtown revitalization, industrial site readiness, and population declines.

Check out this article about our recent awards ceremony and new brand! https://lnkd.in/g6FbRBjS