Author Archives: HBA

HARTLAND RESPONSE REGARDING MENARD’S DEPARTURE

The following comment was provided by Hartland Township – explaining their view why Menards abandoned their 10 year pursuit of a location in Hartland.  This  response is appreciated, and is provided without edit.  Of course, the end result is that a desperately needed anchor tenant decided to abandon Hartland as a location – and departed. … Read More »

OBSERVATION – PLANNING COMMISSION 9/14/2017

The HBA was represented at the PC meeting of 9/14/17.   Simple observation turned out to be instructive regarding both the positions and perspectives of the individual PC members, and the PC as a whole. The most striking thing observed was the attitude and perspective related to residential and business matters. You need to be logged… Read More »

IN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION “OBSERVATION” 10/3/17

Following the October 3, 2017 Planning Commission (PC) meeting, a work session was held involving extensive discussion related to “In-House Construction Observation”.  Apparently the County’s inspection of active construction sites has been decreased, and is being replaced by inspection by the Township.  This is an area of concern for some of our members – because it can… Read More »

OPINION – HBA POSITION ON TAX ABATEMENT

  It seems to us that the tax abatement district created by the city of Howell was a statement of policy – drawing a district boundary to include a combination of public and private land that the city wanted to see developed – without regard to the individual companies that might ultimately develop within the… Read More »

NEWS – TAX ABATEMENT PROPOSED – June 20th

A Tax Abatement has been proposed for the Emagine Theatre project, because the Township has been told that without it the project will not happen.   The discussion and passage of the legislation to establish the Tax Abatement District was accomplished at a Special Meeting on May 23rd.   In a near unanimous decision, the Board voted… Read More »

Official Birth of the HBA – 6/27/2017

The Founding Members of the Hartland Business Association met at Waldenwoods to confirm and celebrate the organization’s birth.   The Founding Members as of June 27th, 2017 are: Aikens & Company (Shops At Waldenwoods), Bruce Aikens;  Animal Crackers, Dave & Kelley McPherson;  Barley Law Offices, David Bittner; Chestnut Development, Steve Gronow; Flame To Fire, Brian Kissinger;… Read More »

MENARDS TEN YEAR FAILED EFFORT TO LOCATE IN HARTLAND

We avoided posting this story because it happened before the HBA was formed – but because of the ongoing impact of the loss of both Walmart and Menards, we believe the Menards story must be referenced – indicative of the business environment at the time of HBA formation.

Turnin2 Baseball Complex Cancelled

TURNIN2 SOFTBALL COMPLEX – MAY 2016 One of the semi-mysteries in Hartland was the abrupt end of development and funding of the major sports complex which was under development in Hartland. So far, the only public explanation is contained in a Livingston Daily article published May 9, 2016, authored by Jennifer Eberbach.  Construction work on… Read More »

Hello Hartland!

Welcome to the Blog of the new Hartland Business Association!!!   The HBA MISSION “To assist Hartland area businesses become established and successful by helping to improve the regulatory climate, supporting the membership in negotiating with the Township, and promotion of Hartland as a place to do business.” MEMBERSHIP Limited to Developers, Building Owners and Tenants, Home Based Businesses, and professionals… Read More »