Economic Development Contacts

Economic Development Coordination
Joel Dye, City Manager
City of Allegan
jdye@cityofallegan.org | 269.673.5511
231 Trowbridge St., Allegan, MI 49010

If you are interested in locating or starting your business within the City of Allegan, please contact Joel Dye, City Manager.


Tax Abatement Services
Lyndsey Shembarger, City Assessor
City of Allegan
lshembarger@cityofallegan.org | 269.673.5511
231 Trowbridge St., Allegan, MI 49010

Abatements are available for 50% on new buildings and equipment for a twelve year period.


Regional Economic Development Services 
Lakeshore Advantage
info@lakeshoreadvantage.com | 616.772.5226
201 W. Washington Ave. Loft 410, Zeeland, MI 49464

Lakeshore Advantage can assist your business start, grow, and prosper. To learn more about their services, visit their website.


Building Inspection Services
Bret Rietkerk, Building Inspector
Professional Code Inspections of MI
brietkerk@pcimi.com | 616.877.2000

Professional Code Inspections of MI provides building construction and zoning reviews to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.


Zoning Review Services
Lori Castello, Zoning Administrator
Professional Code Inspections of MI
lcastello@pcimi.com | 616.877.2000

Professional Code Inspections of MI provides zoning review services for new construction and uses in the City of Allegan. 


Fire Inspection Services
Nick Brink, Fire Chief
Allegan Fire District
nbrink@alleganfiredistrict.org | 269.673.4459
300 Monroe St., Allegan, MI 49010

The Allegan Fire District provides fire inspection services based on the adopted fire code.


Brownfield Redevelopment Services
Joel Dye, City Manager
City of Allegan
jdye@cityofallegan.org | 269.673.5511
231 Trowbridge St., Allegan, MI 49010

Brownfield Redevelopment Services provide assistance in the clean-up of contaminated real-estate and provides an opportunity for State Single Business Tax (SBT) credits. EPA Site Assessment Grants are available to identify environmental challenges.


Public Works Services
Doug Kadzban, Director of the Department of Public Works
City of Allegan
dkadzban@cityofallegan.org | 269.686.1115
691 Airway Drive, Allegan, MI 49010

Provides utility access and onsite meetings to locate public infrastructure and assist in development.


Historic Preservation
Lori Castello, Zoning Administrator
Professional Code Inspections of MI
lcastello@pcimi.com | 616.877.2000

Provides review of historic preservation applications before submittal to the Historic District Commission. Will also assist in Federal Historic Tax Credit process, which may provide a dollar-for-dollar reduction of federal income tax liability.


Water & Waste Water Treatment Services
Doug Sweeris, Water Utilities Director
City of Allegan
dsweeris@cityofallegan.org | 269.686.1117
350 North St., Allegan, MI 49010

Provides review of any specialized waste water disposal needs and any specialized water quality needs. Also provides clarity related to the city industrial pretreatment program.


Downtown Development Services
Joel Dye, City Manager
City of Allegan
jdye@cityofallegan.org | 269.673.5511
231 Trowbridge St., Allegan, MI 49010

Provides information and guidance on the facade grant program, marketing, and other incentives to develop downtown properties.


Police Services
Jay Gibson, Chief of Police
City of Allegan
jgibson@cityofallegan.org | 269.673.2115
170 Monroe St., Allegan, MI 49010

Provides specialized police services including site safety and traffic control reviews.


Public Transportation Services
Allegan County Transportation Services
269.673.4229
750 Airway Drive, Allegan, MI 49010

Provides public transportation options throughout Allegan County. 

Environmental Health Permitting Services
Randy Rapp, Environmental Health Services Manager
Allegan County Health Department
269.673.5411
3255 122nd Ave., Ste. 200, Allegan, MI 49010

Provides soil and sedimentation, food service, and other health related permits throughout Allegan County.


MichiganWorks!
Michelle Krcatovich, Talent Development Specialist
269.686.5079 ext. 4176

Provides work force training and employer counseling related to state training programs and funding opportunities.


Allegan County Clerk's Office
Bob Genetski, County Clerk
269.673.0450
113 Chestnut St., Allegan, MI 49010

Provides business license services throughout Allegan County.


Small Business Development Center
Ed Garner, Regional Director - West Michigan
sbdc@gvsu.edu | 616.331.7370
50 Front Ave. SW, 1081 L. William Seidman Center, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Provides business development services throughout Allegan County and the greater West Michigan area.


Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Karen Hinkle, Business Development Manager
517.243.2362

Provides State of Michigan contacts, tax credit and grant information to manufacturers and other large businesses.


Sue DeVries, Community Action Team Specialist
616.430.0208

Provides State of Michigan contacts, tax credits and grant information for businesses, specifically for downtowns and smaller businesses.


Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce
Tim Perrigo, Executive Director
director@alleganchamber.com | 269.673.2479

Provides community information, benefit support, and marketing opportunities for businesses in the Allegan Area.


MSU Cooperative Extension Allegan County
Betty Blase, Director
269.336.3275 ext. 23

Provides business educational services, especially related to agriculture in Allegan County.


SW Technical Assistance Center
Jan Campbell, PTAC Program Manager
269.385.0470

Provides access to federal, state and local government procurement services in the region.


Allegan County Veterans Services
Shelly Owens, Coordinator
269.673.3333

Provides veteran service information for business start-up and employment in Allegan County.


Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Brian Howard, Business Development Specialist
616.240.7950

Provides business services to small to mid-size manufacturers, including performance benchmarking, lean enterprise, market diversification and other assessment services.