Board directs renegotiation after mixed testimony on Market 1 contract
After presentations from Market 1 and the EDC, the Cass County Board of Commissioners directed staff to pursue renegotiation of the Market 1 economic‑development contract, citing concerns about reporting, transparency and alignment with county priorities.
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Dan, Market 1's regional representative, told the board Market 1 serves Cass and Van Buren counties and credited the organization with securing nearly $2.3 million in grant dollars to the region and advancing site‑readiness work at MEC SmartPark. He urged keeping a multi‑year contract so pipeline projects can mature, saying the county has seen "more than 5 and a half dollars" back in grants for every dollar invested.
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