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Barry County, Michigan

The Barry County, Michigan BDO Zone for Woody Biomass is rated ‘A’.

Rating Issue Date: June 4, 2024.

‘A’ ratings denote high prospective viability of Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure and low expectations of default risk in the Zone. Capacity to support new biobased plant operations is considered strong.

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Barry County, MI, BDO Zone Overview

Feedstock quantities are expressed in bone dry tons per year (bdt/yr), while feedstock costs are expressed in USD ($). Maximum transport distance is based on a 75-mi driving distance from the center point (Hastings, MI).

BDO Zone Assets:

Over 320,000 bdt of low-risk biomass available within the BDO Zone.
Well-developed timber and forest products industry. Many are generational operations providing stability to wood supply in the area.
Rural character of Barry County is a positive attribute for new industries to attract workers.
Pro-business attitude exists within local County to attract new bioeconomy operations.

BDO Zone Liabilities:

Scale-up of forestry operations to support new industries could be hampered by truck driver shortages and specific industry insurance requirements focused on driver tenure and commercial equipment.
Housing availability may be a concern if a large percentage of workers are sourced from outside the BDO Zone. Housing units (rent/purchase) are limited in the area.
Rail service is 12 miles from Hastings, MI.

Infrastructure

1500 Star School Road

Property mostly consists of wooded acreage with over 600 feet of road frontage
Completed utilities profile and assessment for electric and natural gas
Located within the growing industrial district of the City of Hastings
Situated in an opportunity zone and designated foreign trade zone
Potential for grant dollars and tax incentives for capital investment
Local brownfield tools available in the City and Barry County

175 S M 37 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058

Located along M-37, just north of Hastings
647 feet of road frontage and approximately 9,976 cars passing daily
Situated in the Green Zone, over 6 acres of mixed-use property
Nearly 5,000 square feet for retail, office, or commercial use
Includes potential for expansion with an adjacent vacant lot
Spacious ancillary building for storage and an out lot for additional parking
Features single phase 200 Amp power and a fuel station installed in 2017
Area is poised for growth with numerous nearby commercial and service businesses