On Friday, October 17th, community leaders, partners, and changemakers from across the Thumb will be coming together at the Kingston Community Center in Deford, MI to focus on building local capacity and putting community economic development tools into action.

As Sanilac County plans for future growth, especially in its agricultural, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, it’s more important than ever to prepare  for long-term investments. Strategic Site Readiness means we’re proactively identifying opportunities where growth can happen, and making sure the groundwork is in place to support it.

The Sanilac County Land Bank Authority (SCLBA) is requesting proposals for Lead Abatement and Mold Remediation for property at 4031 Main Street, Brown City, MI. The Sanilac County Land Bank Authority Blight Elimination Program is administered by the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Huron in partnership with the County of Sanilac. The property requiring abatement is owned by the City of Brown City. This RFP is open to all qualified contractors who are capable of and qualified to meet the objectives and requirements described in this document. Respondents must supply documentation supporting their qualifications for evaluation.

As part of a recent $2.5 million Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) program grant award from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the new Small Business Cohort aims to strengthen and improve our region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and help people realize their dream of being self-employed.

Thanks to funding from the Blight Elimination Program, and in partnership with the Sanilac County Land Bank Authority and Bolle Contracting, the two formerly vacant and deteriorated properties have been safely removed. These sites will now be transformed into expanded public parking, improving accessibility and supporting continued growth for Sandusky’s downtown district.

The Sanilac County Land Bank Authority is seeking proposals for hazardous materials surveys including lead, mold, radon, and asbestos on one residential property. The Sanilac County Land Bank Authority Blight Elimination Program is administered by the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Huron in partnership with the County of Sanilac. The property requiring hazardous materials testing is owned by the City of Brown City. This RFP is open to all qualified environmental contractors who are capable and qualified to meet the objectives and requirements described in this document. Respondents must supply documentation supporting their qualifications for evaluation.

With coffee in hand and breakfast to start the day, attendees heard from a lineup of speakers representing key local, state, and federal organizations. Representatives shared insights and support programs designed to help businesses expand, innovate, and thrive in today’s world.

Demolition efforts are officially underway in Sandusky this month as part of the ongoing work funded by the Blight Elimination Program grant awarded to the Sanilac County Land Bank Authority in 2023. Residents may have already noticed activity at the two Morse Street properties—24 S Morse Street and 36 S Morse Street—as Bolle Contracting begins the process of demolishing the properties and clearing the sites.

This exclusive event offers business owners and CEOs an overview of key resources for growth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to access valuable tools for scaling and thriving in today’s market. Space is limited, RSVP today.

Beginning in 2025, the Degree Forward program is expanding to include Sanilac County residents. Degree Forward is an innovative degree obtaining approach designed to reach students where they are, right here in our community!

In September 2023, the Sanilac County Land Bank Authority was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Michigan State Land Bank Authority’s Blight Elimination Program.

$27,109 Awarded to Four Sanilac County Small Businesses!