The Charge of the Certified Business Park Committee is as follows:

• Publish the requirements to become a CBP and communicate to the local communities.
• Identify all delivery vehicles for this information.
• Publish a directory of CBP's and distribute to potential marketing networks.
• Create a resource which identifies sources of developmental funding, i.e., grants.

Committee Chairs:

Sandra Gower, Grants and Project Manager, Cass County
William R. Valentine, Executive Director, Presque Isle County Development Commission

Current Committee Members:

Jennifer Arent, Economic Development Technician, Berrien County Community Development Department
Warren J. Cook, Jr., Business Growth Specialist, City of Kalamazoo, Community Planning & Development Department
John J. Lindale, President, Lindale Consulting, Inc.
Patricia Lucas, CEcD, Executive Director, Lapeer Development Corporation
Michael R. Marcellino, Writer/Producer, EDC Services
David C. Miller, Vice President and Economic Development, The Chamber of Commerce, Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg
Ned Zimmerman, President, Development Consulting
Susan M. C. Pigg, Economic Development Educator, Ingham Co. MSUE & Economic Development Corporation
William Mrdeza, Executive Director, Mecosta County Development Corporation
Norm Terry, Industrial & Commerical Business Services