Economic Development Issues
Survey of Economic Development Programs in Michigan: Second Edition
Report 347, ( June 2007 ) 162 pages
The second edition is a greatly revised and updated edition of its Survey of Economic Development Programs in Michigan. The survey provides information on 46 state, local, and certain federal programs aimed at providing assistance in economic development.
Covered are grants, loans, tax abatements, authorities, training, and other kinds of state and local options available to support economic development. The summary for each program provides its statutory authority, purpose, eligibility, application procedures, administrative structure, and contact information. It also contains program activity data for several of the programs.
Regional Approaches to Economic Development
Report 345
CRC is issuing a new series of reports on economic development. The series, entitled "Regional Approaches to Economic Development," is designed to provide pertinent information and recommendations for policy makers and citizens about a topic that is fundamental to the future of our state.
Part 1: The Challenge of Economic Development
Report 345-1 ( February 2007 ) 16 pages
The first of this four-part series will review various definitions of, and metrics for, economic development and will explain why regions are an appropriate basis for economic development efforts.
Part 2: The Organizational Structure of Economic Development in Michigan
Report 345-2 ( February 2007 ) 16 pages
The second installment of this four-part series focuses on the many types of regional economic development organizational structures in an effort to explore how regional players coalesce around economic development goals and to identify best practices which may be applicable in Michigan.
Part 3: Survey of Regional Economic Development Organizations
Report 345-3 ( March 2007 ) 26 pages
The third component explores the results of a nationwide survey of regional economic development organizations in order to determine the roles and effectiveness of various kinds of regional economic development entities.
Part 4: The Organizational Structure of Economic Development in Michigan
Report 345-4 ( March 2007 ) 17 pages
The final installment describes many of the sometimes contradictory theoretical and programmatic approaches to economic development.
Survey of Economic Development Programs in Michigan,
Report 334 ( May 2001 )
This document categorizes and describes over 40 federal and state economic development initiatives, and offers the reader an index of programs and program concepts for ease of use. Major program categories include Federal Zone programs, Grants or Subsidies, Tax Abatements, Loans, Financing Programs and Authorities, and Jobs and Employment programs. Programs not befitting these are listed as "Other Local Unit Options," and include sundry economic development programs, and non-program, statutory adjuncts that facilitate development activities.
Report 323, Selected Michigan Economic Development Programs -- 1997, A compendium of state and federal efforts that promote economic development in Michigan. [revised per the errata below] ( December 97 ) 22 pages [205,508 bytes]
Errata: For everyone who was mailed or downloaded a copy of this Report prior to August 21, 1998, there is a correction on page 11:
Please be advised that under heading "IV. Tax Credits or Abatements", certain inaccuracies were reported regarding State Enterprise Zones. Under the "Program Type" subheading, State Use Taxes are listed as an exempt tax for businesses that relocate to the zone, or existing businesses that expand zone operations at least 50 percent. State Use Taxes are not exempt under the State Enterprise Zone Act for any type of business. State Sales Taxes are exempt for personal property purchased for use in Enterprise Zone businesses, but this sales tax exemption does not extend to retail purchases made in an Enterprise Zone.
Report 310-9, Detroit City Charter Revision Issues ... Planning And Economic Development Under The Detroit Charter, (Prof. John E. Mogk, WSU) Describes the provisions in the City Charter, the lack of compliance, the Charter provision deficiencies, and the effects that the current system has on the city ( September 93 ) 8 pages [46,153 bytes]
Report 276, Michigan Economic Development Problems and Issues: A Compendium of Findings and Recommendations from Studies and Reports Summarizes 28 studies and reports done between 1970 and 1981 on economic development problems, including taxes, regulation, unemployment compensation, worker's compensation, infrastructure, capital formation, technical assistance, wages, and other miscellaneous issues. ( January 82 ) 31 pages
How Local Economic Development Programs Affect School Funding,
Note 2001-01, ( January 2001 )
Proposal A of 1994 changed the dynamics of school finance. In doing so, reliance on property taxes for school funding was reduced and the impact that economic development programs have on school funding was nearly eliminated. This paper describes how those economic development programs and school funding interact.
Report 324, Michigan Renaissance Zones in the Economic Development Context, An evaluation of the success of renaissance zones, which waive most major state and local taxes over a 10 to 15 year period, after a year and a half into the program. ( November 1998 ) 48 pages. [811 KB]
CC 1029, How School Finance Reform Affects Municipal Economic Development Incentives, Examines the affects of property tax changes resulting from Proposal A of March 1994, on tax abatements and tax increment financing ( August 94 ) 4 pages [19,482 bytes]
Memo, Renaissance Zones as an Economic Development Tool Describes Governor Engler's proposed Renaissance Zone initiative, existing Michigan tax incentive programs, experiences and lessons from other experiences from enterprise zones, and an analysis of the potential pros and cons of the initiative if it is implemented ( September 95 ) 18 pages [94,650 bytes]
The Use of Property Tax Abatements in Michigan, 1974-1983
CC 959, ( March 86 ) 8 pages
--- See also CC #958 and Report #280 ---
Municipal Government Economic Development Incentive Programs in Michigan
CC 958, ( March 86 ) 4 pages
--- See also CC #959 and Report #280 ---
Municipal Government Economic Development Incentive Programs in Michigan
Report 280, ( February 86 ) 59 pages
Part I of this paper provides a brief description of each of the five economic development programs and explains the interaction among the various programs. Two hypothetical business firms located in Central City - Acme Widget Production Company, a manufacturer of widgets, and ABC Widget Sales, a widget retailer, will be used throughout Part I to illustrate the various programs. Part II is an analysis of the tax abatements granted, as of December 31, 1983, by cities and townships with 10,000 or more residents.
Economics (Banking, Inflation, Business Conditions, Monetary Policy)
CC 1014, Demographics And Economic Changes In Michigan --- See also Report 306, Council Of Michigan Foundations Report "Michigan Key Indicators," Nov. 1992 --- ( January 93 ) 8 pages [49,831 bytes]
Report 306, Michigan Key Indicators (Published by Council of Michigan Foundations) ( October 92 ) 39 pages
CC 997, Income, Spending, and Taxation -- Michigan Compared to the U.S. Average ( April 91 ) 4 pages
Report 323, Selected Michigan Economic Development Programs -- 1997, A compendium of state and federal efforts that promote economic development in Michigan. ( December 97 ) 22 pages [205,508 bytes]
Memo, City Of Detroit Bond Refinancing Proposal: Chrysler/Jefferson Avenue Jeep Assembly Plant Issues relative to the refinancing of $118.56 million of general obligation bonds as limited tax bonds to be voted on September 14, 1993 ( August 93 ) 2 pages [7 KB]
CC 971, Detroit Ballot Issues: Authorization Sell General Obligation Bonds ( July 88 ) 4 pages
CC 1031, Statewide Ballot Proposals - II: Proposal C -- No Fault Insurance, Analyzed the no-fault insurance referendum proposal which was on the statewide ballot at the November 1994 general election. ( October 94 ) 4 pages [15,225 bytes]
CC 1011, Statewide Ballot Proposals - II: Proposal D -- No Fault Insurance, Analyzed the no-fault insurance proposal which was on the statewide ballot at the November 1992 general election. ( September 92 ) 5 pages [41,681 bytes]
CC 1031, Statewide Ballot Proposals - II: Proposal C -- No Fault Insurance, Analyzed the no-fault insurance referendum proposal which was on the statewide ballot at the November 1994 general election. ( October 94 ) 4 pages [15,225 bytes]
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