Economic Development

The Economic Development division works to strengthen the local economy by supporting businesses, attracting new investment, and creating job opportunities. It helps companies start, grow, and thrive by offering resources,  and incentives. The division also leads initiatives that enhance the area’s business climate, and workforce. Its goal is to build a vibrant, diverse, and resilient economy that benefits residents, employers, and our community.

Several resources to assist with the facilitation of economic growth and redevelopment are available to businesses, developers, property owners and site selectors.

Property Locations and Potential Buildings

  • GIS/City Maps – maps and data map layers regarding property throughout the city
  • Parcel Lookup – data regarding ownership, valuations, land area, taxes, property improvements
  • Available Buildings & Sites – search the Southwest Michigan First website for available properties in Portage (including a variety of socio-economic data for the city overall and in proximity to specific sites)

Access / Transportation and Utility Network

Work Force and Labor Information



Staff Contact
Jonathon Hallberg, Deputy Director of Economic Development269-329-4474hallberj@portagemi.gov