BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Business development in downtown Kalamazoo is guided by the Business Recruitment & Retention Committee, which makes recommendations to the DDA Board on initiatives such as the Business Recruitment & Retention Program, the Downtown Redevelopment Liquor Licenses and the Retail Incubation Program. It also is responsible for tracking available commercial space, gauging the health of downtown through various economic indicators and aiding business in connecting to key support services.
The goal of the Business Rectruitment & Retention Committee is to add to the economic vibrancy of downtown Kalamazoo by recruiting new retail and office businesses. To create a prosperous environment for existing businesses by using connections in the fields of consulting, business lending and real estate. To assist developers in creating and filling commercial and residential space.