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P. O. Box 15096
Lansing, MI 48901-5096
Phone: 517-241-0011
Fax: 517-241-0089

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Farwell Enterprise Park
For more information: www.mmdc.org/parks-clare.html

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Brian D. Anderson
President
Middle Michigan Development Corporation
200 E. Broadway
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
banderson@mmdc.org
Phone:  (989) 772-2858
Fax:   (989) 773-2115

   

GENERAL INFORMATION   Park Address Maple Grove and Old State Rd. Farwell County Clare Size 62.6 acres Percent Developed 100% Percent Occupied 35% Price of Land per Acre $5,000 - $25,000 Nearest Expressway US-10 Distance in Miles 2 Class A All-Weather Road Old State Distance in Miles 0 Airport  Clare Municipal Airport - 10 miles  Landing Strip/Helipad Not within park  Occupant Services Gas Station(s) - 1 mile Bank(s) – 1 mile Restaurant(s) – 1 mile Licensed Day-Care(s) – 1 miles Railroads Adjacent to Park Highway US-10 - 2 miles Park Tenants Central Michigan Contracting Kyles Manufacturing Woodsman, Inc.

 

          Interesting Information About Farwell

Farwell History --  Historically, Farwell was the first county seat 1871-1879 and was incorporated as a Village in 1879. The Village is surrounded by several lakes and the Pier Marquette Rail Trail runs directly through the town. It is a major player in the tourism industry in beautiful Clare County. Farwell was named after Samuel Farwell, a local resident who took a strong interest in the building of the railroad, and whose father-in-law was the superintendent of the railroad.

  

 
Farwell Community Information -- Farwell is locted in the Southern part of Clare County. I is close to US 10 and only 6 miles from US 127. The comunity has maintained its small town atmosphere yet it is also the home of several manufacturing facilities including Vericorr, Inc.; Melting Products; Renosol Corporation; Kyle's Manufacturing and Future Mold. In 2007, Farwell hosted the Mountain County Music Festival, attracting 100's of people to the area.

 

  Michigan Economic
Developers Association
P. O. Box 15096
Lansing, MI 48901-5096
Phone: 517-241-0011
Fax: 517-241-0089

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