Growth partnerships Target Cornerstone Alliance as a gateway to Berrien County economic development projects by offering bundled services for business retention, expansion, and attraction initiatives, aligning with their mission to improve regional competitiveness.

Housing and urban development Explore partnerships around the newly appointed Director of Housing Advancement and ongoing housing needs initiatives to provide housing-focused development, financing, and workforce housing solutions in Benton Harbor and surrounding areas.

Entrepreneurship expansion Position startup and early-growth support offerings, accelerator programs, and regulatory navigation services to complement Cornerstone’s existing entrepreneurship efforts and their collaboration with Emerge Innovation Hub and satellite offices.

Public-private funding Propose funding advisory, grant preparation, and public-sector co-investment strategies to align with their funding mix and to scale regional redevelopment and housing projects across Michigan's Great Southwest.

Event-driven opportunities Leverage upcoming events like Developer Day and the State of Housing forums to schedule targeted outreach, демонstrate value through case studies, and secure commitments for pilots, colocated offices, or shared initiatives with Harbor Country Chamber.