The HBA MISSION 

“Assist Hartland area businesses become established and successful by helping to improve the regulatory climate, supporting the membership in negotiating with the Township, and promoting Hartland as a place to do business.”

The Association has created a “working definition” of Business Friendly – which is our attempt to define the end objective:  making it easier for businesses to survive and prosper in Hartland.  We stress that this is a “working definition”, which likely will be refined over time.

MEMBERS

As an exclusive organization, the Hartland Business Association is comprised of members who have deep roots in Hartland,  They either already own or are planning to own a businesses in Hartland Township, or are residents having a nurturing passion for the community.  Members gain access to a supportive network of experienced Hartland business owners who have successfully navigated through the local regulations and guidelines.  Our current members possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise that they are willing to share with fellow members, making the association a valuable resource for individuals looking to establish or grow their businesses in Hartland.

Our members share a belief that our elected officials should join with us in our mission – to make Hartland a better place for business. 

In 2021, the HBA supported the successful candidacy of 2 new Trustees.  In 2022, we applauded the installation of a new more business friendly Township Manager and we were hopeful that a more business friendly atmosphere would result.   While these were steps in a positive direction, there were no lasting improvements in the regulatory climate and that Manager is now gone.  Instead, the position of the majority of the Board remains: “OUR REGULATIONS ARE BY DEFINITION BUSINESS FRIENDLY”.

BUSINESS LOSSES IN HARTLAND

Notable losses include WALMART, which built a super-store here, only to close it, abruptly.  That was followed by the loss of MENARDS, which tried for eight years to come to Hartland – leaving in frustration.  The Pandemic of 2020 (which continued into 2021 and 2022) caused a surge of business losses, reduction of capacity, and permanent closure of businesses in Hartland.  Previous high-profile closures included the Oasis Truck Stop; Food Town grocery; Hartland Lumber; Village Pizzeria.  We even had a pet store and a pool supply store – long gone..    Before the Pandemic ended, additional businesses closed – including Burger King; Checkers; Striking Lanes; TCF and First National Bank; Hartland Putt Putt; Sprint; Comcast; Veterinary Clinic of Hartland; FAO Jewelers; Grondins Hair Salon; Walgreens; Tyme Well Spent; Kahunas Coffee; Frank’s Restaurant; Beauchamp Landscaping; Mobil Oil Gas Station; NAPA Auto Parts; and Hartland’s BIG BOY.