Oct 02, 2018
Fall is the perfect time to appreciate all that Huron Charter Township has to offer. Situated along the banks of the Huron River, Huron Township provides scenic views and abundant recreational activities, including hiking, biking and kayaking. It includes three distinct villages of New Boston, Waltz and Willow, all of which provide a safe and family-oriented environment.
Huron Township is also the ideal place to locate a business. With over 600 acres of land ready for development, the Township is well-equipped to meet the needs of companies seeking to expand in the Aerotropolis Region. “We envision a mixed-use development with retail and service-oriented growth along the Sibley I-275 corridor with a more commercial and industrial emphasis positioned beyond the main thoroughfares,” explains David Glaab, Huron Township Supervisor.
Conveniently located just minutes from Detroit Metro Airport, Huron Township is accessible to major freeways and railways. Its three major interchanges along I-275 make it a prime business development venue. Public water and sewer are available throughout the Township.
Leading international automotive suppliers such as Inergy and Brose also maintain a strong presence in the area. “Brose is expanding its operations by investing over $100 million and growing its workforce by approximately one-third, bringing its total workforce to nearly 1,000 employees,” says Glaab.
Expansion projects like this require collaboration across multiple entities. Huron Township implemented a strategic partnership with its local development finance authority, which contributed land and provided wetland mitigation. And the Detroit Region Aerotropolis Development Corporation assisted with obtaining a property tax abatement and ongoing compliance management for the Brose expansion.
“Partnering with the Aerotropolis has helped focus attention on the region,” explains Glaab. “As different communities participate, we can leverage our limited budgets and create a unified message that promotes the region to a wide range of businesses and site developers.”
Regular meetings among the Aerotropolis communities also foster personal relationships among municipal leaders and promote a cooperative development attitude for the region. “We all recognize that development in the Aerotropolis region is mutually advantageous, regardless of which community hosts the development,” says Glaab.
Quality of life is also a major contributor to economic development in the region. Huron Township is home to three of the thirteen Huron-Clinton Metroparks, including Lower Huron, Willow and Oakwoods. Residents of the Township also enjoy recreational opportunities including fishing, golf and a family aquatic center. Another highlight is the annual October Applefest, which features locally-grown produce, as well as entertainment and activities for the whole family.
The community is preparing for growth as its economic development strategy brings more jobs to the region. “As the employment opportunities grow in the region, there will be natural spin-offs in terms of residential and service development,” says Glaab. “The future looks bright for our community.”
