HANCOCK -- A special joint City Council Meeting of the cities of Hancock and Houghton will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Lake Shore Center Community Room 123, 600 E. Lake Shore Dr., Houghton, MI 49931.
The meeting will include the following:
A. Call to order by Mayor Lisa McKenzie and Mayor Robert Backon, Roll Call and Verification of a Quorum.
B. Houghton Council -- Robert Backon, Robert Megowen, Craig Kurtz, Mike Needham, Rachel Lankton, Dan Salo and John Sullivan
C. Hancock Council -- Mary Tuisku, Joe Bauman, Gregory Markkanen, Lisa McKenzie, Ted Belej, John Slivon and Ron Blau.
D. Address The Flag
AGENDA AS POSTED:
1. Public Hearing on the 15 year MTEC SmartZone Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan Extension 2018/19 to2032/33
2. Receive MTEC SmartZone update from Marilyn Clark, CEO,
3. Consider motion adopting Resolutions approving the 15 year Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan by both Cities.
Motion to adjourn.
Note: Posted this 14th day of October, 2016.
All Councilors were properly notified on 10-14-2016 at 11 a.m. and by e-mail.
18 hour minimum notice.
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Friday, October 14, 2016
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Michigan Tech's Lakeshore Center now LEED ("Green") certified
HOUGHTON -- In 2009, MTEC SmartZone received grant money from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the renovation and redesign of Michigan Tech's Lakeshore Center. MTEC SmartZone, the first floor tenant of the building, worked closely with U.P. Engineers and Architects to ensure the 2010 building renovation was as "green" as possible, based on a contingency for the grant monies.
MTEC SmartZone CEO Marilyn Clark proudly announces that these efforts earned the Lakeshore Center LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. LEED is a specific rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to provide building owners with a framework for identifying and implementing measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
"Lakeshore Center is a beautiful facility to work and spend time in. We have great views, natural light, and clean air to breathe. This designation makes us even more proud of our fourth business incubation facility," says Marilyn Clark.
Project architect, Karin Cooper of U.P. Engineers and Architects, is a LEED Accredited Professional and led the renovation project toward LEED certification. Through the process she worked with a project team of contractors and Michigan Technological University to assure the building's sustainable design.
Lakeshore Center was scored on six different categories: sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process. Efforts to use more than 18 percent recycled materials for the project helped secure the LEED certification. In addition, MTEC SmartZone built a shower facility for tenants and a bike rack to encourage alternative transportation.
This certification is unique and only a handful of buildings in the Western Upper Peninsula are LEED Certified. For more information on LEED Certification, please call Karin Cooper, AIA, LEED AP at (906) 482-9799.
MTEC SmartZone CEO Marilyn Clark proudly announces that these efforts earned the Lakeshore Center LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. LEED is a specific rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to provide building owners with a framework for identifying and implementing measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
"Lakeshore Center is a beautiful facility to work and spend time in. We have great views, natural light, and clean air to breathe. This designation makes us even more proud of our fourth business incubation facility," says Marilyn Clark.
Project architect, Karin Cooper of U.P. Engineers and Architects, is a LEED Accredited Professional and led the renovation project toward LEED certification. Through the process she worked with a project team of contractors and Michigan Technological University to assure the building's sustainable design.
Lakeshore Center was scored on six different categories: sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process. Efforts to use more than 18 percent recycled materials for the project helped secure the LEED certification. In addition, MTEC SmartZone built a shower facility for tenants and a bike rack to encourage alternative transportation.
This certification is unique and only a handful of buildings in the Western Upper Peninsula are LEED Certified. For more information on LEED Certification, please call Karin Cooper, AIA, LEED AP at (906) 482-9799.
Monday, January 30, 2012
MTEC SmartZone receives grant to support job creation through local, statewide collaboration
HOUGHTON -- Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) recently announced an award to MTEC SmartZone for $750,000 as part of a $6 million statewide fund for high-performance business incubators and accelerators in Michigan.
"We continue to see great things happening in Houghton. The credit goes to MTEC SmartZone for putting together a strong proposal that convinced the review committee of their strengths and opportunities," says Paula Sorrell, Managing Director of Entrepreneurial Services at MEDC.
Local entrepreneurs who want to start a businesses or small technology companies wanting to grow, can access the funds through one of the many MTEC SmartZone programs by contacting Program Director, Jonathan Leinonen.
Leinonen says, "MTEC SmartZone provides customized services for our clients, so each company is reviewed and approved based on needs and growth potential."
Grant monies have been diversely allocated through many programs at MTEC SmartZone, with a strong focus on local and statewide collaboration. For example, entrepreneurs receiving assistance from the Entrepreneur Support Center (ESC) will now have additional support and access to local business expertise in areas of legal, accounting and marketing. ESC opened in May 2011 and has already assisted 42 entrepreneurs, creating 18 LLCs and 8 technology companies. This grant will allow ESC to continue assisting company start-ups and growth.
Another great example of how MTEC SmartZone will use the grant money collaboratively is to help commercialize ideas coming out of labs and classrooms at Michigan Technological University.
"This grant is particularly exciting because it recognizes the bond between Michigan Tech and MTEC SmartZone. This opportunity will continue to strengthen that relationship and positively impact our local economy," says David Reed, Vice President for Research at Michigan Tech University.
Growing companies have unique challenges and opportunities through each stage of growth. MTEC SmartZone recognizes that, because of the Keweenaw's remote geography, companies have not had easy access to downstate talent and networking opportunities. A portion of the funding will support MTEC SmartZone's involvement in the Technology Commercialization Assistance (TCA) program. TCA helps identify capabilities within existing companies and matches them with Michigan-based university technology programs, allowing the creation and commercialization of new technologies.
The grant will also allow local technology companies to have access to Ann Arbor-based, strategic business consulting firm Phimation. They assist companies faced with the challenges of growth and those who are stagnated or are transitioning leadership.
"Of course we are thrilled with the generous award. The grant boosts MTEC SmartZone's support and growth strategies, getting us closer to our vision of creating 750 jobs in 10 years," says MTEC SmartZone CEO, Marilyn Clark. "The grant will allow us to grow our network of service providers and gain access to needed expertise through a system of collaboration, professionalism and support."
MTEC SmartZone growth strategies include the following:
1) Providing support and resources to entrepreneurs and start-up businesses
2) Supporting the expansion and growth of technology companies
3) Attraction of Fortune 500 companies to the area
Click here for more information about Michigan Economic Development Corporation grants and call (517) 335-4590.
Click here for more information about the Technology Commercialization Assistance (TCA) program and call Steven B. Wilson, Program Director (734) 998-6221.
For more information about Phimation, visit their Web site or call Dave Haviland (734) 717-4955.
To learn more about MTEC SmartZone, visit their Web site.
"We continue to see great things happening in Houghton. The credit goes to MTEC SmartZone for putting together a strong proposal that convinced the review committee of their strengths and opportunities," says Paula Sorrell, Managing Director of Entrepreneurial Services at MEDC.
Local entrepreneurs who want to start a businesses or small technology companies wanting to grow, can access the funds through one of the many MTEC SmartZone programs by contacting Program Director, Jonathan Leinonen.
Leinonen says, "MTEC SmartZone provides customized services for our clients, so each company is reviewed and approved based on needs and growth potential."
Grant monies have been diversely allocated through many programs at MTEC SmartZone, with a strong focus on local and statewide collaboration. For example, entrepreneurs receiving assistance from the Entrepreneur Support Center (ESC) will now have additional support and access to local business expertise in areas of legal, accounting and marketing. ESC opened in May 2011 and has already assisted 42 entrepreneurs, creating 18 LLCs and 8 technology companies. This grant will allow ESC to continue assisting company start-ups and growth.
Another great example of how MTEC SmartZone will use the grant money collaboratively is to help commercialize ideas coming out of labs and classrooms at Michigan Technological University.
"This grant is particularly exciting because it recognizes the bond between Michigan Tech and MTEC SmartZone. This opportunity will continue to strengthen that relationship and positively impact our local economy," says David Reed, Vice President for Research at Michigan Tech University.
Growing companies have unique challenges and opportunities through each stage of growth. MTEC SmartZone recognizes that, because of the Keweenaw's remote geography, companies have not had easy access to downstate talent and networking opportunities. A portion of the funding will support MTEC SmartZone's involvement in the Technology Commercialization Assistance (TCA) program. TCA helps identify capabilities within existing companies and matches them with Michigan-based university technology programs, allowing the creation and commercialization of new technologies.
The grant will also allow local technology companies to have access to Ann Arbor-based, strategic business consulting firm Phimation. They assist companies faced with the challenges of growth and those who are stagnated or are transitioning leadership.
"Of course we are thrilled with the generous award. The grant boosts MTEC SmartZone's support and growth strategies, getting us closer to our vision of creating 750 jobs in 10 years," says MTEC SmartZone CEO, Marilyn Clark. "The grant will allow us to grow our network of service providers and gain access to needed expertise through a system of collaboration, professionalism and support."
MTEC SmartZone growth strategies include the following:
1) Providing support and resources to entrepreneurs and start-up businesses
2) Supporting the expansion and growth of technology companies
3) Attraction of Fortune 500 companies to the area
Click here for more information about Michigan Economic Development Corporation grants and call (517) 335-4590.
Click here for more information about the Technology Commercialization Assistance (TCA) program and call Steven B. Wilson, Program Director (734) 998-6221.
For more information about Phimation, visit their Web site or call Dave Haviland (734) 717-4955.
To learn more about MTEC SmartZone, visit their Web site.
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