Annually, we review our accomplishments (and frustrations),, and report to our members and supporters. We believe we’re in a good position heading into the elections this year. Hopefully you will choose to support us in this critical election year! Your contribution will make a critical difference for the businesses of Hartland. Please submit the 2nd… Read More »
Our recommendations to Hartland Township, collectively known as the “White Paper,” have been communicated directly to members of the Board and discussed with the Township Manager. These recommendations represent crucial changes aimed at signaling Hartland’s readiness to welcome and support entrepreneurs. By providing the necessary authorizations with minimal regulatory hurdles, Hartland will demonstrate its commitment… Read More »
Some say schools should be none of the HBA’s business. However, many of us believe our schools are critical to our business future. We discovered that the school administrators themselves also believe it should not be any of our business or even the parent’s business. DEI has become the new buzzword. Equity is replacing Equality,… Read More »
A NEW YEAR – With the arrival of 2021, a new environment existed – giving reason for optimism. With installation of two new business friendly trustees and a presumed business friendly Township Manager, there was cause for hope. And because of the continuation of the Covid pandemic, the needs for assistance to the business community… Read More »
On August 5th, the election results were posted – two of our three candidates won spots – displacing two long-term incumbents. Here’s the final results of the primary: We are elated! This sends a message – that the voters support positive change and a strong business community. Our third candidate, Mitch Anderson, missed by only… Read More »
MISTY SIRCH, a concerned citizen addressed the Hartland Township Planning Commission ON June 27th, 2019 during Call to the Public. The Gibbs “Retail Market Study” had been presented to the Township in the spring of 2019 – providing an analysis of the commercial marketplace in Hartland Township. HBA comment on that study, and the study… Read More »
In late 2018, Hartland hired Gibbs Planning Group to help it determine whether “too much land is currently zoned commercial and whether changes to the existing commercially zoned properties should be made.” A summary of the study was presented on April 4th, 2019 by Robert Gibbs, owner. A copy of the study was included in… Read More »
While attempting to put the HBA in its place during HBA’s October 2018 appearance at Call-to-the-Public, an elite spokesperson for the Township stated we at the HBA were “clueless’ regarding Menards. Now that the dust has settled, Menards is fully established in Wixom, and Ramco is exploring conversion of the previously-proposed Menards site to apartments… Read More »
Supplemental Report to HBA Members Events Related to Our Participation in Call to the Public 10-16-2018 MAJOR CHANGE OF DIRECTION Further Thoughts– Tom Parshall previously provided you with a brief report on our appearance at Call to the Public with Hartland, on October 16th, and provided a link to the video of the meeting –… Read More »