Coldwater Economic Development Opportunities Report November 2024
Available Properties in Coldwater, MI
Located in the heart of Branch County, Coldwater, Michigan, is a thriving community that combines the charm of small-town living with strategic advantages for businesses. With its rich history, beautiful natural surroundings, and a strong commitment to economic development, Coldwater provides an exceptional environment for businesses and residents to grow and prosper.
Location, Location, Location
The City of Coldwater offers a prime location for businesses and residents alike. Positioned between major cities like Detroit and Chicago, Coldwater offers easy access to key transportation routes, including Interstate 69 and the nearby US-12. This makes it an ideal hub for commerce and industry looking to access major markets across the Midwest. Additionally, Coldwater is less than 100 miles from Kalamazoo, Mich., and Fort Wayne, Ind.
As with any forward-looking community, accessibility to markets is a key attribute. Interstate 69 provides quality north-south transportation, while Interstate 80/90 (a 15-minute commute to the south) and Interstate 94 (30 minutes to the north) provide convenient east-west travel. Coldwater’s central location offers a small-town atmosphere with convenient access to nearby metropolitan areas and a wide array of cultural, recreational and commercial amenities.
The community boasts a rich history and diverse culture, offering a variety of attractions, including historic downtown Coldwater, which is home to unique shops, dining, and entertainment experiences. The Tibbits Opera House, the second oldest opera house in Michigan, hosts year-round performances and is a cultural centerpiece of the city.
Tibbits Opera House
Educational opportunities surround Coldwater, including ample opportunities for further learning. This includes Kellogg Community College’s Grahl Center and the Branch Area Career Center in Coldwater. In addition, one can commute within 30 to 40 minutes to Hillsdale College, Olivet College, or Trine University. Within two hours, you can drive to the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, the University of Notre Dame, Western Michigan University, or the University of Toledo.
Coldwater is focused on preserving its heritage while continually looking to the future. While visiting Coldwater’s old-fashioned Victorian-era shops, visitors can bring their laptops and enjoy free Wi-Fi downtown.
Coldwater is a welcoming place for small businesses and larger corporations alike, emphasizing industrial and commercial development. The city provides various incentives and resources to support business start-ups and expansions, fostering a thriving local economy and a vibrant community.
Why Coldwater?
The City of Coldwater is home to a growing business community focusing on industries like manufacturing, food processing and logistics. To support this growth, Coldwater offers a range of business incentives, including tax abatements and access to workforce development programs, making it an attractive location for new and expanding businesses. The city’s commitment to quality of life and its strategic location make it an ideal place to live, work and invest.
Many companies have chosen Coldwater because of its strategic location and supportive business environment, including:
- Clemens Food Group
- Asama Coldwater Manufacturing
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing (ACM)
- Sekisui Voltek LLC
Sekisui Voltek Expansion
- Schmitz Foam Products LLC
Schmitz Foam Expansion
- WalMart Distribution Center
- Mastronardi Produce
They’ve found, as you will, that Coldwater is a great place to work and a great place to call home.
Municipal services are governed, operated, and maintained in Coldwater and include electric, water, telecommunications and wastewater; municipal-owned Gig fiber internet; and garbage, recycling and brush collection. As a municipal electric public power system, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) operates a nationally recognized and awarded utility system, providing safe, reliable, and competitively priced electric service.
In addition to utilities, Coldwater provides clean, safe, potable water to residents and businesses. The city draws water from an underground aquifer, and comprehensive treatment processes ensure excellent water quality and safety. The water utility also administers a wellhead protection program, which was one of the first of its kind in Michigan.
Coldwater is a business-friendly community that balances preserving its history and moving forward as a hub for technology, industry and community development.
Why not explore the many opportunities in Coldwater? Call or stop by City Hall at 1 Grand St. and see all that this city has to offer.
Site opportunities include:
- 74.60 acres of vacant land
S. Industrial Park Hillside X Jay
- 8 acres of vacant land
- 6.5 acres of vacant land
Fairfield Plaza – 430 – 490 Marshall Street
- 132,629 sq. ft. of office, retail, and commercial space
- 1.2 acres of industrial and vacant land
- 2 acres of vacant land
Fairfield Plaza (End Cap) – 426 Marshall Street
- 132,629 sq. ft. of retail space
- 6,032 sq. ft. of retail space
- 1,444 sq. ft. of retail space
- 24,500 sq. ft. of industrial space
- 1,333 sq. ft. of office space
- 60 acres of vacant land
Fairfield Plaza – 480 Marshall Street, 480-1
- 132,629 sq. ft. of retail space
- 2,500 sq. ft. of office space
- 35.10 acres of vacant land
- 3,000 sq. ft. of retail space
- 6.5 acres of vacant land
Fairfield Plaza (End Cap) – 492 Marshall Street
- 132,629 sq. ft. of retail space
- 2,720 sq. ft. of industrial space
839 E. Chicago – 1,350 Sf Unit
- 1,350 sq. ft. of retail space
Public Power and AMP
Public power utilities are not-for-profit, community-owned electric systems that work to provide the highest-quality, most reliable power to residents and businesses. They are part of the communities and focus on what is best for the people and businesses they serve.
American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) is the nonprofit wholesale power supplier and services provider for more than 130 Members in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, as well as the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, a joint action agency with eight Delaware municipal members. Combined, these Member municipal electric utilities serve approximately 650,000 customers. AMP Members receive their power supply from a diversified resource mix that includes wholesale power purchases through AMP and the open market and energy produced at AMP and Member-owned generating facilities utilizing fossil fuel, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and other renewable resources.
For more information about our Member communities and programs, visit searchampsites.com.