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Make it in Michigan

You can easily access talent and natural resources from Michigan. The Great Lakes State borders 20 percent of the world’s freshwater, facilitating the transport of raw materials and products, as well as supporting water-dependent industries, such as food and beverage processing, textiles and automotive manufacturing.

Sell it Everywhere

Our southwest Michigan territory is ideally located between two major markets, Detroit and Chicago. From here, you can reach 50 million consumers in 15 states and Ontario, Canada, easily within a day’s drive on one of many interstates or via rail.

See quality industrial sites Learn about our Economic Development incentive (2022)

Let’s Do It

Our operating company, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), provides electricity to 46 cities in six counties in southwestern Michigan. Join companies such as Whirlpool, Minute Maid and American Axle, who have found success in Michigan. Let us show you how to leverage the best Michigan has to offer.

Contact Shelley Klug, CEcD, Manager of Economic and Business Development

  • I bring extensive knowledge of the South Bend – Elkhart region and Southwest Michigan, where I’ve helped grow businesses for nearly two decades.
  • As business development manager for Cornerstone Alliance and for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, I connected companies to communities, local partners, public services and resources. As the executive director for the Southwestern Michigan Economic Growth Alliance, I developed programs for business retention and expansion, business attraction, and new marketing strategies. I also managed the Berrien County Manufacturers Council and the Bertrand Crossing Industrial Park Association.
  • A certified economic developer (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council and an economic development finance professional, it is an honor and privilege to serve on several economic development-related boards and committees, and I love getting hands-on experiences in the region where I live.

Lay of the Land

I&M serves over 18,000 commercial and industrial customers in The Great Lakes State.

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Key Industries in Michigan

Automotive

Energy & Chemicals

Food & Beverage

Metals

Plastics & Rubber

Boundless Advantages

Join us in Michigan, which ranks fourth in the nation for engineering graduates and in the top 10 for the skilled trades workers. Here are other big reasons to grow with us in Michigan.



For more, visit the Michigan Economic Development Corporation webpage.

Power in Michigan

I&M’s distribution and transmission services can accommodate large industrial users. We bring energy solutions to meet your biggest challenges. Here’s how we help to power your success.

Economic Development Incentives

Our Economic Development Rider, based on actual demand and load factor criteria, can provide a credit equal to $12.00 per kilowatt for a period of up to 60 consecutive months. It is available to new or existing customers who:

  • will be adding at least 300 kW of new load,
  • receive an incentive from a state or local organization, and
  • are in a competitive situation where the EDR is a deciding factor in the site location process.

Energy Efficiency Programs and Incentives

We provide a wide variety of tools to help you manage your energy consumption. Learn more about I&M’s Energy Efficiency Programs and Rebates.

Robust Transmission Capacity

Our power network is built to support large industrial users. Plus, we can help with design, build and maintenance services for customer-owned facilities.

Energy Solutions

We offer advisory services for industrial process improvements, renewable generation and more. Our energy capabilities can be customized for your needs.

More energy solutions

In Michigan, we generate power from diverse sources including solar, nuclear and hydro.

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Featured Sites

Meadowbrook and Yore Industrial Site

This 255-acre AEP Quality Site and Michigan Premier Site is located 1.4 miles from I-94 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. It has 138 kV electric transmission on site and is well-served by water and sewer.

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Cornerstone Industrial Park

Cornerstone is a level greenfield industrial park located just three miles from I-94 with several existing commercial and industrial businesses and land and infrastructure available for new development and expansion.

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