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Hillman is a community in northern Michigan that is perfectly poised for economic
development, and they are looking for a few good businesses to share
this opportunity with. Few places offer such big city amenities in such
a beautiful rural setting. This small town already boasts excellent,
affordable city water, sewer lines, and an excellent road system.
Michigan's first member-owned telecommunications cooperative, AllBand,
will call Hillman their home, bringing with them vast expertise from
Michigan State University students and faculty. Their goal will be to
assist businesses and residents into discovering the many advantages of
fiber optics. Some of the many research projects include telemedicine
and homeland security, which will be supported by the fiber network.
Surrounded by an abundance of natural and cultural resources, residents
can find affordable land, innumerable lakes and rivers, top-notch golf,
and a wide variety of higher education facilities within their reach.
Businesses are attracted to the abundant and willing workforce,
affordable living, and close proximity to commercial airports. Hillman's
progressive attitude toward attracting new businesses has led to the
creation of an agricultural renaissance zone, to nurture the growth of
value-added agricultural companies in a tax-free setting. For
community-minded business owners looking for the right setting to grow
and prosper their business, Hillman is an economic opportunity just
waiting to happen.
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Transportation:
Highways:
Hillman is located on highway M-32, a major east-west
thoroughfare, with the M-33 intersection just 10 miles away. It is just
22 miles to US-23, and it is 45 miles to 1-75 at Gaylord and 88 miles to
1-75 at Alger.
Truck:
Numerous trucking companies service the area daily,
including Williams Carriage, United Parcel Service, Parker Motor
Freight, Federal express, and T Tulgetska Trucking.
Air / Commercial:
Alpena Airport is conveniently located just 20
miles from Hillman, served by Northwest airlines, and with 3 flights
leaving daily for Detroit and Sault St. Marie.
Air / Commercial – Private:
Hillman airport has a 2800’ runway
and land may be leased for hanger space at a rate of $240 per year.
Rail:
The nearest active rail is located 20 miles away in Alpena.
Port:
Thunder, Stoneport, and Port Calcite are all conveniently
located within 30 miles of Hillman.
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Utilities:
Natural Gas:
Local Distributors: Presque Electric and Gas
Pipeline Source: Michcon
Water:
Supplier: Village of Hillman
Source: Water wells
Elevated Storage Capacity: 100,000 gallons
Capacity of Water Plant: 149,000 gallons/ day
Average Consumption: 89,000 gallons/day
Peak Consumption: 130,000 gallons/ day
Electric:
Suppliers: Alpena Power, Presque Isle Electric and Gas
Communications:
Providers: Allband Co-op, Verizon
Wastewater:
Average Load: 528 Residential Equivalents
Peak Consumption: 622 REU's
Design Capacity: 622 REU's |
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Cultural Amenities:
Northeastern Michigan Lower Michigan offers a truly varied cultural
experience. The area is home to the acclaimed Jesse Besser Museum and
Alpena Planetarium. Live theatre companies can be found in the
neighboring cities of Alpena, Gaylord, Grayling, West Branch and
Cheboygan.
Festivals and Events:
The area is home to several exciting annual events. Mill River
festival celebrates Hillman's rich heritage on the Thunder Bay River.
Fishernan flock to several regional fishing festivals each year,
including the Brown Trout Festival and Nautical Days Festival. The area
also celebrates its extensive agricultural history through lively county
fairs and harvest celebrations, such as the Posen Potato Festival.
Recreation:
Twenty lakes in twenty minutes is a phrase often heard when speaking of
Northeastern Lower Michigan. Fishing, wildlife viewing, and water sports
are all popular attractions at the area's innumerable lakes. The area is
also referred to as the golf Mecca of the Midwest, with numerous courses
ranging from mildly demanding to greens that can challenge even the most
talented golfers.
Churches:
Hillman boasts two Lutheran, three Methodist, one Baptist, one
Episcopalian, one Catholic, one non-denominational, and one United
Brethren church.
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Climate:
Located on the 45th parallel, residents of Northeastern
Michigan enjoy four seasons, including pleasant spring weather, hot
summer days, beautiful fall colors, and snowy winters.
Medical Facilities:
Hillman boasts quality family care through Thunder
Bay Community Health Services, with a location in Hillman as well as
nearby Atlanta and Rogers City. Alpena General Hospital, located 22
miles east of Hillman, provides full-service health care, including a
newly expanded cancer treatment center. Nursing home care is provided by
MediLodge of Hillman, a skilled nursing facility, and Hillman Haven, a
new assisted living facility. The Hillman Senior center provides
subsidized meals for senior citizens.
Cost of Living:
Hillman provides a high standard of living for a
reasonable price. Residents find affordable housing and land at
reasonable rates.
Education Excellence:
Alpena Community College, 22 miles east of
Hillman, offers technically advanced vocational programs and valuable
associates degrees at affordable prices. The Gaylord Technical Center, a
nationally acclaimed training center, and Kirkland Community College in
West Branch are also within an hour's drive. |
