Economic Development

1. Available Properties

   Locate rental information about current available properties.

2. Business Incentives

   For those who want an outdoor adventure in and around one of the most beautiful towns anywhere, Charlevoix, Michigan offers a most picturesque setting on three lakes (including Lake Michigan), a quaint, charming and vibrant downtown and one-of-a-kind festivals.

3. Community Resources

   Access links to helpful resources for local, state, and national websites.

4. Design Services

   Charlevoix Main Street offers three complimentary Design Services each year to building/business owners.

5. Facade Grant Incentive Program

   The Façade Incentive Grant Program is developed by the Design Committee of Charlevoix Main Street (CMS).

6. Homeshare

   Homesharing is an alternative way for people to meet their housing needs that provides numerous benefits to homeowners and renters alike.

7. Life in Charlevoix Mobile App

   Learn about the Life in Charlevoix App.

8. Market Study

   The Market Study identifies existing conditions, contains the analyses appropriate to describe economic opportunities, defines the opportunities shown to be sustainable, and, finally, provides the methods to move forward and seize these opportunities.

9. Match on Main Grant for Small Business

   “Match on Main” is a reimbursement grant program, provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, for small businesses located in Select or Master level Michigan Main Street communities. Up to $30,000 is available for eligible businesses and requires a 10% cash match. This grant program will provide funding to Select or Master level Michigan Main Street programs to support small business owners as they explore ways to improve the interior space. The goal of Match on Main is threefold: 1) to strengthen small business through working with the local Main Street program and through consulting with the Small Business Development Center thus making the business more sustainable for the long term, 2) to reactivate underutilized and vacant commercial space in MMS districts, and 3) To grow the Community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting place-based businesses that fit within the Main Street Program’s strategy and priorities.

10. Small Business Financing

    Explore options for obtaining capital for your business.

11. Vital Statistics

    View vital statistics about Charlevoix.