CITY OF BATTLE CREEK

Small Business Development Office

attracting, launching and growing small business across Battle Creek

 

Meet Our Team

Meet our dedicated staff who are here to help you & your business needs!

> Who We Are

> How Can We Help?

Small Business Strategies & Impacts

Key strategies with various associated tactics needed to create a support system that allows small busiess to thrive!

> Strategies and Tactics

City of Battle Creek

Visit the City of Battle Creek to complete property searches, view mapping applications, connect utilities & for community updates!

> Learn More

Planning Ahead

Offical plans that serve as guides for growth and development over the next 10 to 20 years. Road maps detailing a long-term vision and policy agenda for important issues.

> Battle Creek Downtown Plan

> BC Unlimited Strategic Plan

> Interactive Zoning Map

> City of Battle Creek Master Plan

DEVELOPMENTS ARE CHANGING THE CITY’S LANDSCAPE AND MOMENTUM IS BUILDING.

Battle Creek is home to a thriving small business economy characterized by
diversity in ownership, long term success, growth in jobs and improved commercial districts.

BUSINESS PROFILE

Explore the commercial districts across the city.

INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Building for tomorrow.

BUSINESS RESOURCE GUIDE

Supporting entrepreneurs in discovery, launch and growth.

MEET OUR TEAM

John Hart

Development Director

John works closely with City staff in Planning and Zoning, Inspections, and Community Development, as a business liaison to provide comprehensive economic development services to property owners, developers and small businesses.

Phone: 269-966-3355 x1191  
Email: [email protected]

Jade Bolden

Marketing & Promotions Specialist

Jade oversees and manages all activities related to marketing, public relations and sponsorship development for the Small Business Development Office. 

Phone: 269-966-3355 x1192
Email: [email protected]

Ryan Fleury

Tech & Admin Coordinator

Ryan manages all activities related to websites owned/operated by the SBD team, design and marketing content creator, database management, data analysis, coordination and implementation of goals and objectives to support data driven outcomes of the Small Business Development Office.

Phone: 269-966-3355 x1194
Email: [email protected]