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
Zoning Review Services
Lori Castello, Zoning Administrator
Professional Code Inspections of MI
lcastello@pcimi.com | 616.877.2000
Fire Inspection Services
Nick Brink, Fire Chief
Allegan Fire District
nbrink@alleganfiredistrict.org | 269.673.4459
300 Monroe St., Allegan, MI 49010
Brownfield Redevelopment Services
Joel Dye, City Manager
City of Allegan
jdye@cityofallegan.org | 269.673.5511
231 Trowbridge St., Allegan, MI 49010
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
Historic Preservation
Lori Castello, Zoning Administrator
Professional Code Inspections of MI
lcastello@pcimi.com | 616.877.2000
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
Downtown Development Services
Joel Dye, City Manager
City of Allegan
jdye@cityofallegan.org | 269.673.5511
231 Trowbridge St., Allegan, MI 49010
Police Services
Jay Gibson, Chief of Police
City of Allegan
jgibson@cityofallegan.org | 269.673.2115
170 Monroe St., Allegan, MI 49010
Public Transportation Services
Allegan County Transportation Services
269.673.4229
750 Airway Drive, Allegan, MI 49010
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
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
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
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Karen Hinkle, Business Development Manager
517.243.2362
Sue DeVries, Community Action Team Specialist
616.430.0208
Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce
Tim Perrigo, Executive Director
director@alleganchamber.com | 269.673.2479
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
Allegan County Veterans Services
Shelly Owens, Coordinator
269.673.3333
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Brian Howard, Business Development Specialist
616.240.7950