Michigan Economic Development Corporation is hosting a free webinar series called “Talk to Me” for individuals interested in investing in their communities and expanding their knowledge of MEDC resources. In their first webinar, “Your Road to Development,” you’ll gain knowledge of MEDC’s community development tools, including the Build MI Community Grant Initiative, a new tool that provides access to real estate development gap financing for small scale, incremental redevelopment projects. Additionally, you will hear from two real estate developers, as they explore their respective journeys into real estate development, paths to growing their firms, and advice they have for new developers. Their discussion aims to inspire those new to the development world and provide insight into accessing MEDC tools that could help them with their very own project.

You are encouraged to attend if you are a local business and/or building owners, entrepreneurs seeking to enter the real estate market, and/or real estate developers who are looking to scale up into more complex projects.

This is scheduled for Monday, February 13th, 11-12:30 on Zoom. Registration Link: https://medc.cventevents.com/event/14035744-6e35-4ad3-99d5-34c8e399d55c/summary

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for January 5th has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be the first Thursday of February, 2-2-23, at 5:30 pm.

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission for January 3rd has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place the first Tuesday of February, 2-7-23, at 6 pm.

The City of Bessemer is looking for a new Clerk/Treasurer! This is a full-time position which includes a 2% defined benefit pension plus other benefits. Salary would be $52,000- $55,000 DOE. Click here to view the job description.

The City is looking for a self-starter with an accounting or similar degree. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the City Manager at jennifer.adams@cityofbessemer.org. Please indicate if you would like your application kept confidential. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

EDIT – This position has been filled and applications are no longer being accepted.

The City of Bessemer is accepting bids for cleaning City Hall and washing our Mechanic’s overalls. Please submit bids to:

Bessemer City Hall
411 S Sophie St.
Bessemer, MI 49911

Bids must be clearly marked “Custodial Work Bid.” Questions can be directed to City Secretary, Samantha at samantha.dorr@cityofbessemer.org.

Click here to view the RFB

The Bessemer Downtown Development Authority currently has two board openings! If you live in Bessemer or you have property or a business in downtown Bessemer, you can apply to join the DDA. DDA members work on revitalizing the downtown and helping local businesses. We would love to have you! Any questions can be directed to our DDA staff, Samantha Dorr. You can reach her at 906-663-4311 ext. 108 or at samantha.dorr@cityofbessemer.org.

If you are interested, please fill out this form and return it to the City Clerk/Treasurer Jennifer Adams at jennifer.adams@cityofbessemer.org or mail it to Bessemer City Hall, 411 S Sophie St. Bessemer, MI 49911.

There will be a Community Interest Meeting held in the
City Hall Auditorium Monday, December 5th at 6 PM
to discuss the creation of an Aquatic Activity/Recreation Center. All community members are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions.

Dates for BASA’s regularly scheduled meetings in 2023.

The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission for November is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 1st at 5:30 PM.

Bessemer’s City Council is no longer accepting applications for the new city manager. Information can be found here: City Manager Position