Albion Economic Development Corporation
AEDC Board Information
Albion Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ABRA)
Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)
The AEDC/TIFA/ABRA board is appointed by the Mayor and meets the first Thursday of each month.
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Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)
Albion Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ABRA)
Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)
The Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) plans and administers economic development activities in a special district encompassing the Albion Industrial Park and the surrounding area. Tax revenues from this area are used by TIFA to fund economic development projects.
Albion Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ABRA)
Albion Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ABRA)
Albion Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ABRA)
The Albion Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ABRA) is responsible for redevelopment of contaminated or abandoned commercial and industrial property..
Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)
2022 - 2026 Economic Development Strategic Plan
Albion Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ABRA)
The Revolving Loan Fund is administered by the Albion Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). The Revolving Loan Fund Committee (RLF), including AEDC, Sheridan and Albion Township representatives, reviews all loan applications and approves loans up to $50,000. For loans over $50,000, the RLF Committee makes a recommendation to the AEDC Board of Directors, which has approval authority.
2022 - 2026 Economic Development Strategic Plan
2022 - 2026 Economic Development Strategic Plan
2022 - 2026 Economic Development Strategic Plan
The work of the EDC, TIFA, and BRA is guided by the 2022-2026 Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Annual Economic Forecast
2022 - 2026 Economic Development Strategic Plan
2022 - 2026 Economic Development Strategic Plan
There will come a time in your business or personal promotion when you need some additional help with marketing. In addition to long-term marketing support, we can be available for extra hours during new releases and other important events.
Corporate Profile
The Albion Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) works to attract and assist commercial and industrial businesses in the greater Albion area. We seek innovative, collaborative, solutions to modern business challenges, always mindful of the rich natural, economic, and cultural heritage of our community.
Virgie Ammerman / President, CEO
Virgie Ammerman, MBA, CPA, was raised in Albion and has joyfully returned to serve as our Albion Economic Development Corporation President/CEO and to be near her mom and brother. Virgie has 3 grown children living in Adrian, Homer, and Portage. She has 4 granddaughters and enjoys spending as much time as possible with each of them. Following a career in public and private accounting, Virgie has spent the last 10 years serving non-profit organizations and government agencies involved in housing, community/economic development, food insecurity, and mental health. Virgie has degrees/fellowships from Kellogg Community College, Spring Arbor University, Grand Valley University, Western Michigan University, George Washington University, and Michigan State University.
Lindsey Roark / Marketing & Communications Specialist
Lindsey Roark is the new Marketing / Communications Specialist for the Albion Economic Development Corporation. As a Marketing and Communication Specialist, Lindsey works to implement the Economic Development Corporations overall branding, communication, and marketing efforts in a variety of platforms. Prior to joining the AEDC, Lindsey served as a graphic designer for Spry Sign and Graphics, as well as marketing / design positions for Creative Graphics and Great Lake Graphics bringing a wealth of experience to Albion. Lindsey moved to the Albion area in 2017 with her husband and her now 14-year-old daughter. When Lindsey is not at work exercising her creative mind, she is busy working on their family company business, and attending any and all sports activities her child is involved in. Lindsey’s contributions to economic justice and growth for the people of Albion are amazing and the Albion Economic Development Corporation team is grateful for her generosity and talents.
2023 AEDC/TIFA/ABRA Board Members
The AEDC/TIFA/ABRA board is appointed by the Mayor and meets the first Thursday of each month.
2023 OFFICERS
- Chair - Ben Wallace
- Vice Chair - Marc Newman
- Treasurer - Scott Evans
- Secretary - Annette Norris
- Board Member - Vicky Clark
- Board Member - Mayor Victoria Snyder
- Board Member - Jerome Harvey
- Board Member - Ed Haas
- Board Member - Trevor White
2023 EX OFFICIOS
- Billy Beers - Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce
- Dick Porter - Sheridan Township
- Albion Township
