Sustainability Funding With the recent $8.2 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy focused on PFAS mitigation, there is an opportunity to offer advanced water treatment technologies, environmental consulting, or monitoring solutions to support the city’s sustainability initiatives.

Community Engagement The launch of mobile visitor centers such as the Caddy Wagon and the ORV Scenic Ride indicates a focus on tourism and community outreach, creating opportunities to provide digital engagement platforms, event management solutions, or outdoor signage technology.

Infrastructure Development Recent partnerships with engineering firms like Prein & Newhof for site development suggest ongoing infrastructure projects, opening doors for construction management, smart city technologies, or utility infrastructure solutions tailored for municipal utilities.

Partnerships & Renewable Energy Collaborations with organizations like Consumers Energy and ReLeaf Michigan highlight an active focus on renewable energy and environmental sustainability, presenting sales opportunities in renewable energy systems, energy management software, or eco-friendly municipal products.

Technology Adoption The use of diverse tech platforms including GIS, SAP, and civic engagement tools reveals a municipality investing in and managing digital solutions, indicating potential for offering smart utility management, GIS data services, or civic engagement platforms to enhance operational efficiency.