30 Years of Service (1978-2008)

Our Mission: Retain, expand, and attract business & industry and to participate in activities which enhance the economic climate within the Gratiot Community.

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Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. (GGDI) is organized to coordinate economic development efforts in the greater Gratiot County area.  Nationally recognized for collaborative success, GGDI partners with the public and private sectors to provide a clearinghouse of information and assistance to retain, expand, and locate business in Gratiot County.  GGDI also acts as a facilitator for business, industry and agribusiness in securing assistance from local, state, federal, and private sources.

5/9/08 - Bushwhacker Canoe Challenge to bring hundreds to Gratiot County... Go to story

5/8/08 - Brownfield Redevelopment Authority receives EPA award for midwest region... Go to story

4/21/08 - M&M Energy Chairman Muckleroy addresses Alma College graduates... Go to story

3/7/08 - Gratiot Medical Center now offers wireless internet... Go to story

2/25/08 - Alma Products launches new corporate identity... Go to story

2/11/08 - Alma College announces $18.75 million expansion... Go to story

1/23/08 - Bipartisan, bicameral legislation to spur green energy in Michigan... Go to story

1/17/08 - Medler Electric Co. opens new headquarters & distribution facility in Alma Industrial Park... Go to story

1/16/08 - Advanced manufacturers are growing in Gratiot... Go to story

11/16/07 - Brownfield Redevelopment brings $10M investment, 300 jobs to Gratiot County... Go to story

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One-Stop Economic Development Services Due to GGDI's coordinated approach to providing development services, virtually all requests for assistance, services, referrals, and answers to development questions can be addressed at our office.  Projects generally fall into these categories:
Expansions Locations New business startups Spin-off ventures New product development Employee recruitment/ screening/training	Credit lines or credit enhancement Tax incentives/abatements Environmental issues/permitting Brownfield redevelopment/financing Strategic planning General consultation

Partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to ensure total satisfaction in development services.