Place-Based Development for Michigan’s Future

SMG Development Group offers a distinct approach to economic development, providing housing and commercial development support to communities throughout Michigan—with a dedicated focus on Chippewa, Mackinac, and Luce counties. As a place-based developer, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing our region.

Our services include resource alignment, consulting, and project management, leveraging tools like brownfield redevelopment, tax increment financing (TIF), and capital syndication to unlock transformative development—particularly in Geographically Underserved Areas (GDAs).

 

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Opportunity & Problem Worth Solving

The nationwide housing shortage continues to stall economic progress, limiting job creation and deterring industry growth in both rural and urban areas. This challenge is especially pressing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

SMG Development Group helps communities and organizations overcome these barriers by crafting strategic housing and commercial development plans. From deeply subsidized units to market-rate projects, we provide scalable solutions that serve diverse community needs and support long-term economic vitality.

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Our Unique Solution

At SMG, we bring innovation, structure, and accountability to every project. Our client-centered model is built on tailored scopes of work grounded in OKR (Objectives and Key Results) standards, ensuring clear goals and measurable outcomes.

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With deep expertise in brownfield redevelopment, TIF structuring, and capital stack design, our team leverages longstanding relationships, local insight, and streamlined processes to deliver results. Our services include:

• Site selection and due diligence

• Owner representation and project management

• Resource alignment and public-private partnership structuring

• Bird-dogging strategic opportunities for investment

By aligning economic development goals with housing and commercial infrastructure, SMG Development Group empowers communities to grow sustainably, build resilient economies, and deliver meaningful impact.

 

Our team is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that transform communities and provide opportunities for growth.