General Business District

Address: 415 E. Prairie Ronde

Realtor: Prairie Ronde Realty Company

To Schedule a Showing Contact: Brian DeLong, 269-782-2141

Description of Property: The Business Center of Southwestern Michigan provides economic viability, entrepreneurial opportunities and business sustainability to the southwestern Michigan region. The 617,000- square-foot facility, located on 34 acres, provides the backdrop for a variety of services for any size business. While promoting start-up and small businesses, it has also hosted larger manufacturing and distribution operations, and offers customized services to support individual and collective growth. With a diversified portfolio, the business center is currently partnering with 20 businesses to provide opportunities for future growth and expansion.

Prairie Ronde Realty Company provides property management services for the business center. Services include administrative and management, training and support, and maintenance and environmental.

Address: 410 E. Prairie Ronde Street

Realtor: Martha Hassle, Cressy & Everett, (269) 876-7764

Asking Price: $90,000

Description of Property: Located on one of Dowagiac's main thoroughfares, this brick commercial property provides ample on-site parking. This is a great location for large gatherings. The newly- remodeled area would be perfect for a daycare, dance studio or large parties. New roof and new windows throughout the building. New furnace and A/C on the main floor. Virtually everything in the remodeled section has been replaced: doors, ceiling tiles, bathroom, plumbing,electric, insulation, lights and alarm system. The other half of the main floor has been gutted to provide a clean slate for someone to create their own building plan. Basement offers additional space with refurbished furnace and washing machine hookup. An enterprising entrepreneur could have three separate opportunities, by using one and offering the other two spaces for lease.

Lot Dimensions: 315 X 264

Available Utilities: Cable, Electric, Natural Gas, Public Sewer, Public Water, Telephone

Lot Size: 1.91 Acres

Present Utilities: Electric, Natural Gas

Taxes: $1,308

Address: 412 Gray Street

Realtor: Martha Hassle, Cressy & Everett, (269) 876-7764

Asking Price: $40,000

Description of Property: This commercial building was previously used as a law office. Included is eight offices, a storage area, two restrooms, large reception area and waiting room. The large parking lot is perfect for clients, customers and employees.

Lot Dimensions: 178x120

Available Utilities: Broadband, Cable, Electric, Natural Gas, Public Sewer, Public Water, Telephone

Lot Size: 0.49 Acres

Present Utilities: Electric

Address: 56190 M-51

Realtor: Martha Hassle, Cressy & Everett, (269) 876-7764

Asking Price: $130,000

Description of Property: Located on a major thoroughfare, this 4880+/- square-foot commercial building was formally an auto parts store. It includes a large show room, counter, four storage areas, three overhead doors, a 22x40 pole building, bathroom and an office/storage area.

Available Utilities: Broadband, Cable, Electric, Natural Gas, Public Sewer, Public Water, Telephone

Lot Size: 0.34 Acres

Building Features: Bath Common Area, Outdoor Storage, Security SystemPresent Utilities: Natural Gas

Taxes: $2,957

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June 30th, 2019

Rev Up Your Engines for Summer in the City

Summer in the City is pleased to welcome Modified Lawn Tractor Association racing to this year's festival, which opens Friday, July 19.

In the spirit of the festival's bed-racing days from the late-1980s, the owners of 10 to 12 lawn tractors will transform the parking lot of the James E. Snow Professional Building into a race track for Saturday's competition. Vickie Phillipson, Chamber of Commerce program director, said Ron Galbreath of Dowagiac Union Schools, who is a member of the South Bend organization, is heading up Saturday's new event that runs from 1 to 4 p.m.
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June 30th, 2019

Chamber Spotlight Shines on Dr. Matthew Cripe

Dentist Matthew Cripe is among the proud Dowagiac graduates who returned to their hometown, following college graduation, to open their practice here. This summer his career marks 29 years, as he now serves the two communities of Dowagiac and Niles.

“Right out of school, I bought Dr. Neff’s practice,” Dr. Cripe said. There, they worked side by side for three years. Then, after 59 years in business, Dr. Neff retired in August 1993.

As Dr. Cripe looks back on those early years, he fondly recalls it was Dr. Neff and his father, who recommended he join the Chamber, which he did his very first day. In 1995 and 1996, Dr. Cripe went on to serve as president of the organization.
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June 30th, 2019

Driving Business Your Way with the Auto Show

As the 29th annual Dowagiac Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show approaches, volunteers will stuff 210 swag bags with goodies for registered car owners of the Aug. 17 event.

"This is a perfect opportunity for Chamber-member businesses to reach new customers," said Kris Soenen, Chamber treasurer and chairman of Rod & Roll. "We will get people to town. Now, you get them into your business."
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