Economic Development & Stable Funding

Why Do Business in Mt. Pleasant? Business Owners Say, ‘Why Not?’

In a newly produced video, local business owners shared their views on why they have been conducting business in Mt. Pleasant for multiple decades. Gray’s Furniture & Boutique (close to five decades), Hunter Brands Restaurant Group (four decades) and American MITSUBA Corporation (three decades) gave several reasons. They revealed that our community’s varied customer base, talented workforce, central location and the city’s responsiveness to businesses needs, have allowed their enterprises to grow.

The video highlighting these success stories was released in Summer 2022. To view this message, visit the City of Mt. Pleasant’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.

City of Mt. Pleasant Welcomes New Businesses in 2022

• Absolute Royale

• Abundant Health Chiropractic and Wellness

• Burlington

• Creation Coffee

• El Jinete Mexican Grill & Bar

• Fresenius Kidney Care

• Keller Williams of NM Signature Group

• Lash Babe

• Lowkey Properties, LLC (White Ash)

• Mid-Mitten Montessori

• Noble Appliance

• Sleepy Dog Books

• The Little Red Wagon Daycare

• Wood Shop Social

Grand Opening of Broadway Lofts/GreenTree

Broadway Lofts, a new-mixed-use, four-story building located at 410 West Broadway Street, held its grand opening celebration in February 2022. Mayor Amy Perschbacher was among the speakers acknowledging this milestone. The project marks the largest new development in 40 years in downtown Mt. Pleasant. The 50,000 square foot building created by Michigan Community Capital, features 48 studio, one-bedroom and twobedroom apartment units on the three upper floors, and GreenTree Grocery on the main floor.

City Commission Removed License Caps for Marihuana Businesses

In May 2022, the City Commission adopted amendments to Chapter 112 (Medical Marihuana Facilities) and Chapter 115 (Recreational Marihuana Establishments) of the Mt. Pleasant City Code. These amendments eliminated caps on the number of medical marihuana facilities and recreational establishments eligible for licensing by the city. These amendments went into effect June 8, 2022.

City Awarded Financial Certificate of Achievement for 34th Consecutive Year

For the 34th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the City of Mt. Pleasant the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award acknowledges municipalities that clearly communicate their financial story while motivating potential users and user groups to read the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. The ACFR was prepared by the highly focused Finance Division staff. Budget preparations that led to this award were spearheaded by Mary Ann Kornexl, Director of Finance and Chris Saladine, Assistant Director of Finance.

Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport Helps Drive Local Economy

The Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport is currently ranked in the top third among the state’s 300+ general aviation airports while contributing approximately 7 million dollars to the local economy. It provides convenient accessibility for athletic teams, corporate and entertainment business, as well as general aviation.

• 5,000 Total Flights

• 218 corporate aircraft landings (turbo prop & jets)

• Fuel sales totaling 62,720 gallons (3,684-gallon increase from 2021)

• 111 after hour callouts

• 49 ramp fees

• 40 overnight hangar rentals

• 40 courtesy car uses

• 100 rental cars

City Projects Receive Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Funding

Five separate city projects received funding from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe’s 2% Revenue Sharing Fund in 2022. The city is appreciative of the ongoing support from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. The projects awarded funding are as follows: