LEO aims to preserve local businesses, empower workers and strengthen Michigan’s economy
LANSING, MI – The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), in partnership with the Michigan Center for Employee Ownership (MICEO), has launched a new $500,000 pilot program designed to expand access to employee ownership for Michigan’s businesses and workers. This initiative comes at a critical time as the state — and nation — grapples with a wave of impending business owner retirements and
The Barry County PACE Program is
now home to one of Michigan’s most substantial multifamily housing redevelopments using Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing: the Hastings Riverwalk Lofts. Located at 420 East Mill Street, the project brings new residential and commercial space to Hastings and serves as the County’s very first PACE project!
The Riverwalk Lofts development consists of three newly constructed multifamily buildings adding a total of 135 residential units, with an additional
New $500,000 pilot to expand employee ownership opportunities
A First! Barry County Welcomes Inaugural PACE Project



