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Entrepreneurs

If you have your own business, are considering starting one, or would be interested in buying an existing business, Alma is for you.

Right now, there’s a good supply of commercial space available. You’ll find it to be quite affordable compared to most space in urban areas, whether you decide to rent or buy. You’ll also find other costs of doing business such as insurance and payroll to be generally lower in Alma than in urban areas.

Package delivery services such as FedEx and UPS are readily available, and its location in the center of the country, in between Interstates 70 and 80, means that shipping anywhere in the country is relatively straightforward. Rail cargo services are also available in Alma.

Broadband Internet services are available through Community Internet and Frontier Communications. Wireless hotspots are also available in Alma, on Main Street and in the city park.

To help businesses start up or expand, the City of Alma implemented tax increment financing (TIF) as well as a 1.5% sales and lodging tax to stimulate economic development. Many businesses in the area have already benefited from this assistance.

The Alma Chamber of Commerce is an active group of local businesses providing guidance and support for companies throughout the region. The group sponsors numerous events and programs during the year. For more information, visit www.almanechamberofcommerce.webs.com.