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Webinar: Brownfield Redevelopment in Michigan: Strategy, Structure, and Successful Implementation - Part 1

April 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)

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Series Overview

Brownfield redevelopment remains one of Michigan’s most powerful economic development tools, but understanding how to strategically structure, implement, and manage these projects can be complex.

This two-part webinar series is designed specifically for economic development practitioners seeking to strengthen their understanding of Michigan’s brownfield framework under Public Act 381. Participants will gain clarity on the value of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA), how tax increment financing (TIF) tools function across state agencies, what makes a Brownfield Plan viable, and how to successfully navigate Work Plan approvals and long-term compliance. The sessions are structured to provide high-level guidance with practical insight drawn from real-world municipal implementation experience.

Part two of this two-part webinar takes place May 21st. Visit this page to learn more and to register. You can register for both and pay at the same time, but they require separate forms because you will receive separate Zoom links for each.

About this Webinar

Brownfield Authorities & TIF Strategy: Building the Framework

Understanding the strategic value of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and how Michigan’s brownfield financing tools function in practice. This session establishes the foundation for brownfield redevelopment in Michigan. 

We begin by examining why Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities matter, not just as statutory entities, but a lasting foundation in the economic development toolkit.

Participants will gain a working understanding of the various TIF tools available through MEDC, EGLE, and MSHDA, how they differ, and how practitioners can think strategically about when each is appropriate. 

The session emphasizes practical application and decision-making considerations.

Participants will leave with a conceptual understanding of how brownfield TIF tools function and how to strategically deploy them within a community’s broader economic development framework.

Speaker

Samantha Mariuz, EDFP, Economic Development Manager, Fleis & VandenBrink

Samantha serves as an Economic Development Manager with Fleis & VandenBrink, where she specializes in brownfield redevelopment, housing TIF, and municipal incentive strategy throughout Michigan.  Her work focuses on aligning redevelopment finance tools with community goals, particularly in the areas of attainable housing, site readiness, and strategic tax increment financing. Samantha has supported the preparation and implementation of Brownfield Plans and Act 381 Work Plans across a range of communities, helping local governments navigate complex statutory requirements while advancing meaningful private investment. She is actively involved with the Michigan Economic Developers Association Emerging Leaders Committee and has contributed to advancing housing-focused brownfield practices statewide. Samantha’s approach emphasizes strategic clarity, statutory compliance, and long-term community impact.

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  • There will be no refunds on April 22nd or after.
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Michigan Economic Developers Association
Name: Cassandra Jorae
Phone: 517-241-0011
Email: cjorae@medaweb.org
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