Supporting the Revitalization of Communities in Calhoun County


The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority is a catalyst for community stabilization by creating equitable, inclusive opportunities through sustainably repurposing challenged properties.

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Land banks prove their power — if used correctly

Land banks have proven to be a powerful economic development tool since the Michigan Legislature’s adoption of the Land Bank Fast Track Act nearly 20 years ago. The 2003 Act was a package of tax and economic development bills that created land banks and gave them a number of powers to assist governmental entities with clearing title to properties and placing properties back into productive use. Taken together, these bills codified a “wish list” of revisions that added both certainty and a set of extraordinarily powerful tools to the redevelopment toolbox. Most often, land banks acquire tax-foreclosed properties. Prior to the 2003 Act, acquiring clean title to these properties presented monumental challenges that impeded development. The Act allows land banks to proceed with a quiet title action in circuit court, which is obligated to handle this expeditiously, enabling land banks to facilitate the development of properties and return them to the tax rolls. Important role in brownfields Land banks can assist in other areas of property development — namely under the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, which is commonly referred to as Act 381. This law has a similar purpose as the Land Bank Fast Track Act: promote the revitalization, redevelopment and reuse of certain property, including tax-reverted, blighted, functionally obsolete and other property. Importantly, under Act 381, properties that qualify as brownfields can leverage certain redevelopment tools. Eligible properties include contaminated or functionally obsolete facilities, historic buildings or structures and blighted properties. This is where land banks can play another important role. Act 381 defines a “blighted” property as one “owned by or under the control of a land bank fast track authority whether or not located within a qualified local government unit.” That means a land bank’s involvement in a development project can provide an otherwise unqualified project with core

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Coming up this Friday, September 22nd!

This month, John Hart, Director of Small Business Battle Creek, is coming to speak about what the Small Business Development office does at the city, and how this office is available to support small business in Battle Creek.

The 4th Friday Coffees are to provide support to existing and emerging contractors, and to help them network, find job opportunities, and to converse and learn with other contractors and small business owners.

Coffee and breakfast are provided - we hope to see you there at Torti Taco Bar and Grill!
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Calhoun County Government, City of Battle Creek, MI Government, City of Albion, Michigan, City of Marshall, MI - Government, City of Springfield, Michigan, Home Builders Association of Western Michigan Downtown Battle Creek Battle Creek Chamber DowntownAlbion
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Coming up this Friday, September 22nd!

This month, John Hart, Director of Small Business Battle Creek, is coming to speak about what the Small Business Development office does at the city, and how this office is available to support small business in Battle Creek.

The 4th Friday Coffees are to provide support to existing and emerging contractors, and to help them network, find job opportunities, and to converse and learn with other contractors and small business owners. 

Coffee and breakfast are provided - we hope to see you there at  Torti Taco Bar and Grill!
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Calhoun County Government, City of Battle Creek, MI Government, City of Albion, Michigan, City of Marshall, MI - Government, City of Springfield, Michigan, Home Builders Association of Western Michigan Downtown Battle Creek Battle Creek Chamber DowntownAlbion

COMING UP: Washington Heights Neighborhood Advisory Committee Meeting 🗓

WHEN: Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM

WHERE: Parkway Manor Community Room, 380 Truth Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49037

Join us in person for the monthly WHN Advisory Committee Meeting. This is a public meeting and all are welcome; we hope to see you there!

#washingtonheights #AdvisoryCommittee #battlecreek #BattleCreekMI #community #communitymeeting #PublicMeeting
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COMING UP: Washington Heights Neighborhood Advisory Committee Meeting 🗓

WHEN: Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM

WHERE: Parkway Manor Community Room, 380 Truth Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49037

Join us in person for the monthly WHN Advisory Committee Meeting. This is a public meeting and all are welcome; we hope to see you there!

#washingtonheights #advisorycommittee #battlecreek #battlecreekmi #community #communitymeeting #PublicMeeting

Coming up this Friday, August 25th!

The 4th Friday Coffees are to provide support to existing and emerging contractors by developing a stronger, more inclusive skilled trades pipeline.

You will want to attend these meet-ups if you are interested in:
• mentoring, educating and networking with our local builders and developers; and/or
• sub-contracting;
• skilled construction work force licensed or unlicensed;
• business development – small or large

Coffee and breakfast are provided - we hope to see you there! Calhoun County Government, City of Battle Creek, MI Government, City of Albion, Michigan, City of Marshall, MI - Government, City of Springfield, Michigan, Home Builders Association of Western Michigan
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Coming up this Friday, August 25th!

The 4th Friday Coffees are to provide support to existing and emerging contractors by developing a stronger, more inclusive skilled trades pipeline.

You will want to attend these meet-ups if you are interested in:
• mentoring, educating and networking with our local builders and developers; and/or
• sub-contracting;
• skilled construction work force licensed or unlicensed;
• business development – small or large

Coffee and breakfast are provided - we hope to see you there! Calhoun County Government, City of Battle Creek, MI Government, City of Albion, Michigan, City of Marshall, MI - Government, City of Springfield, Michigan, Home Builders Association of Western Michigan

Please note that the CCLBA Board Meeting scheduled for August 24, 2023, is CANCELLED.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 3:00pm.

Thank you!
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Please note that the CCLBA Board Meeting scheduled for August 24, 2023, is CANCELLED.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 3:00pm.

Thank you!

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The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority is a catalyst for community stabilization by creating equitable, inclusive opportunities through sustainably repurposing challenged properties.