Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option
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A sign-on support letter dated February 9, 2026, addressed to the Chair and Members of the Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness regarding House Bill 5031 (2025). The letter states that the bill creates a statutory pathway for a Certified Technology Park (SmartZone) agreement to be extended for an additional 15-year period, subject to local approvals and plan compliance. It describes SmartZones as funded primarily through tax increment revenue under a tax increment financing plan, supporting services such as business mentoring, incubator services and research collaboration, and urges the Committee to advance HB 5031. The document contains eight signed copies of the letter from businesses in Marquette, Flint and Gwinn, each signed through Docusign between 2/9/2026 and 2/16/2026 with the option to be listed publicly as a supporter checked.
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“Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option.”
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Docusign Envelope ID: 5DC55CE7-C113-4449-B3FF-5C65B0E3A53F February 9, 2026 Chair and Members Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness Michigan House of Representatives Re: Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option Dear Chair and Committee Members: We, the undersigned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, write to express our support for House Bill 5031 (2025), which creates a statutory pathway for a Certified Technology Park (SmartZone) agreement to be extended for an additional 15- year period, subject to local approvals and plan compliance. As businesses and organizations operating in Michigan, we view the SmartZone model as a key piece of the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation support system. The SmartZone approach was created to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs and to support commercialization and new business formation. SmartZones are primarily funded through tax increment revenue (TIR) governed by a tax increment financing (TIF) plan, with allowable uses that include common “ecosystem” functions such as business planning support, entrepreneurial training, coordination of venture capital, business mentoring, incubator services, and university/industry research collaboration. HB 50371 is particularly important because it supports continuity of these services and the long-term planning required to help high-growth companies start, scale, and remain in Michigan—especially in regions where replacing entrepreneurial infrastructure is difficult once disrupted. For these reasons, we respectfully urge the Committee to advance HB 5031 and support its passage. Sincerely, Organization Authsnap, Inc Signer Name Gretchen Heinen Docusign Envelope ID: 5DC55CE7-C113-4449-B3FF-5C65BOE3A53F Title CEO City Marquette Email/Phone gretchen.heinen@authsnap.ai/651-895-4876 Signed by: Signature Erddun Sa ae 2/16/2026 28A46D45601F4B3... Optional (check one): [ x ] Please list my organization publicly as a supporter. [ ] Please do not list my organization publicly; this signature is for legislative outreach only. Docusign Envelope ID: 3383AE4D-E3BF-46D0-8547-EAF C8A522D5A February 9, 2026 Chair and Members Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness Michigan House of Representatives Re: Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option Dear Chair and Committee Members: We, the undersigned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, write to express our support for House Bill 5031 (2025), which creates a statutory pathway for a Certified Technology Park (SmartZone) agreement to be extended for an additional 15- year period, subject to local approvals and plan compliance. As businesses and organizations operating in Michigan, we view the SmartZone model as a key piece of the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation support system. The SmartZone approach was created to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs and to support commercialization and new business formation. SmartZones are primarily funded through tax increment revenue (TIR) governed by a tax increment financing (TIF) plan, with allowable uses that include common “ecosystem” functions such as business planning support, entrepreneurial training, coordination of venture capital, business mentoring, incubator services, and university/industry research collaboration. HB 5031 is particularly important because it supports continuity of these services and the long-term planning required to help high-growth companies start, scale, and remain in Michigan—especially in regions where replacing entrepreneurial infrastructure is difficult once disrupted. For these reasons, we respectfully urge the Committee to advance HB 5031 and support its passage. Sincerely, Organization Myconaut Signer Name Ryan lacovacci Docusign Envelope ID: 3383AE4D-E3BF-46D0-8547-EAFC8A522D5A Title CEO & Co-founder City Marquette Email/Phone Ryan@myconaut.us Signed by: Signature [Z Date__ 2/13/2026 57CDOF1125F34EB... Optional (check one): [ x ] Please list my organization publicly as a supporter. [ ] Please do not list my organization publicly; this signature is for legislative outreach only. Docusign Envelope ID: F222ACB5-5F87-4645-A2C3-95B46801B3BB February 9, 2026 Chair and Members Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness Michigan House of Representatives Re: Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option Dear Chair and Committee Members: We, the undersigned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, write to express our support for House Bill 5031 (2025), which creates a statutory pathway for a Certified Technology Park (SmartZone) agreement to be extended for an additional 15- year period, subject to local approvals and plan compliance. As businesses and organizations operating in Michigan, we view the SmartZone model as a key piece of the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation support system. The SmartZone approach was created to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs and to support commercialization and new business formation. SmartZones are primarily funded through tax increment revenue (TIR) governed by a tax increment financing (TIF) plan, with allowable uses that include common “ecosystem” functions such as business planning support, entrepreneurial training, coordination of venture capital, business mentoring, incubator services, and university/industry research collaboration. HB 5031 is particularly important because it supports continuity of these services and the long-term planning required to help high-growth companies start, scale, and remain in Michigan—especially in regions where replacing entrepreneurial infrastructure is difficult once disrupted. For these reasons, we respectfully urge the Committee to advance HB 5031 and support its passage. Sincerely, Organization Next-Gen Emergency Surveillance technologies Signer Name Dwayne Williams Jr Docusign Envelope ID: F222ACB5-5F87-4645-A2C3-95B46801B3BB Title CEO & President City Flint Email/Phone dwayne@NxstTechnologies.com Signed by: Signature [ Dany Willig, 2/15/2026 25DD46F7A46F467... Optional (check one): [ x ] Please list my organization publicly as a supporter. [ ] Please do not list my organization publicly; this signature is for legislative outreach only. Docusign Envelope ID: 0852299E-D2F9-4FE0-836B-5EC442788A6D February 9, 2026 Chair and Members Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness Michigan House of Representatives Re: Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option Dear Chair and Committee Members: We, the undersigned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, write to express our support for House Bill 5031 (2025), which creates a statutory pathway for a Certified Technology Park (SmartZone) agreement to be extended for an additional 15- year period, subject to local approvals and plan compliance. As businesses and organizations operating in Michigan, we view the SmartZone model as a key piece of the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation support system. The SmartZone approach was created to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs and to support commercialization and new business formation. SmartZones are primarily funded through tax increment revenue (TIR) governed by a tax increment financing (TIF) plan, with allowable uses that include common “ecosystem” functions such as business planning support, entrepreneurial training, coordination of venture capital, business mentoring, incubator services, and university/industry research collaboration. HB 5031 is particularly important because it supports continuity of these services and the long-term planning required to help high-growth companies start, scale, and remain in Michigan—especially in regions where replacing entrepreneurial infrastructure is difficult once disrupted. For these reasons, we respectfully urge the Committee to advance HB 5031 and support its passage. Sincerely, Organization N River Fabrication LLC Signer Name Brian M Marvin Docusign Envelope ID: 0852299E-D2F9-4FE0-836B-5EC442788A6D Title Owner City Gwinn Email/Phone nriverfab@gmail.com/9074341549 Signed by: Signature Brow Maniere — 2/12/2026 FABD714BE09F 403... Optional (check one): [ x ] Please list my organization publicly as a supporter. [ ] Please do not list my organization publicly; this signature is for legislative outreach only. Docusign Envelope ID: CB58F934-BD17-4242-A301-2BC40A25B0CF February 9, 2026 Chair and Members Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness Michigan House of Representatives Re: Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option Dear Chair and Committee Members: We, the undersigned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, write to express our support for House Bill 5031 (2025), which creates a statutory pathway for a Certified Technology Park (SmartZone) agreement to be extended for an additional 15- year period, subject to local approvals and plan compliance. As businesses and organizations operating in Michigan, we view the SmartZone model as a key piece of the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation support system. The SmartZone approach was created to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs and to support commercialization and new business formation. SmartZones are primarily funded through tax increment revenue (TIR) governed by a tax increment financing (TIF) plan, with allowable uses that include common “ecosystem” functions such as business planning support, entrepreneurial training, coordination of venture capital, business mentoring, incubator services, and university/industry research collaboration. HB 50371 is particularly important because it supports continuity of these services and the long-term planning required to help high-growth companies start, scale, and remain in Michigan—especially in regions where replacing entrepreneurial infrastructure is difficult once disrupted. For these reasons, we respectfully urge the Committee to advance HB 5031 and support its passage. Sincerely, Organization SwimSmart Technology LLC Signer Name Jacob Soter Docusign Envelope ID: CB58F934-BD17-4242-A301-2BC40A25BOCF Title Managing Director City Marquette Email/Phone jacob.soter@swimsmarttech.com / 1-(734)-819-8789 = DocuSigned by: Signature [“ Y — Date 2/9/2026 E07A4799F1774E6... Optional (check one): [ x ] Please list my organization publicly as a supporter. [ ] Please do not list my organization publicly; this signature is for legislative outreach only. Docusign Envelope ID: 028B23C6-3FFD-485D-9A3A-7FA3EC54EE48 February 9, 2026 Chair and Members Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness Michigan House of Representatives Re: Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option Dear Chair and Committee Members: We, the undersigned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, write to express our support for House Bill 5031 (2025), which creates a statutory pathway for a Certified Technology Park (SmartZone) agreement to be extended for an additional 15- year period, subject to local approvals and plan compliance. As businesses and organizations operating in Michigan, we view the SmartZone model as a key piece of the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation support system. The SmartZone approach was created to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs and to support commercialization and new business formation. SmartZones are primarily funded through tax increment revenue (TIR) governed by a tax increment financing (TIF) plan, with allowable uses that include common “ecosystem” functions such as business planning support, entrepreneurial training, coordination of venture capital, business mentoring, incubator services, and university/industry research collaboration. HB 50371 is particularly important because it supports continuity of these services and the long-term planning required to help high-growth companies start, scale, and remain in Michigan—especially in regions where replacing entrepreneurial infrastructure is difficult once disrupted. For these reasons, we respectfully urge the Committee to advance HB 5031 and support its passage. Sincerely, Organization Invivus Technologies Signer Name Justin Carlson Docusign Envelope ID: 028B23C6-3FFD-485D-9A3A-7FA3EC54EE48 Title Founder & CEO City Marquette Email/Phone justin@invivus.io / 906-250-9235 Signed by: Signature [tin (anlsopate 2/10/2026 72CBD25AD06449A... Optional (check one): [ x ] Please list my organization publicly as a supporter. [ ] Please do not list my organization publicly; this signature is for legislative outreach only. Docusign Envelope ID: 6EAEOF2A-99F 1-4A43-87EC-E0059A45AC46 February 9, 2026 Chair and Members Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness Michigan House of Representatives Re: Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option Dear Chair and Committee Members: We, the undersigned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, write to express our support for House Bill 5031 (2025), which creates a statutory pathway fora Certified Technology Park (SmartZone) agreement to be extended for an additional 15- year period, subject to local approvals and plan compliance. As businesses and organizations operating in Michigan, we view the SmartZone model as a key piece of the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation support system. The SmartZone approach was created to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs and to support commercialization and new business formation. SmartZones are primarily funded through tax increment revenue (TIR) governed by a tax increment financing (TIF) plan, with allowable uses that include common “ecosystem” functions such as business planning support, entrepreneurial training, coordination of venture capital, business mentoring, incubator services, and university/industry research collaboration. HB 5031 is particularly important because it supports continuity of these services and the long-term planning required to help high-growth companies start, scale, and remain in Michigan—especially in regions where replacing entrepreneurial infrastructure is difficult once disrupted. For these reasons, we respectfully urge the Committee to advance HB 5031 and support its passage. Sincerely, Organization Simply Superior Consulting Signer Name David L. Bonsall Docusign Envelope ID: 6EAEOF2A-99F 1-4A43-87EC-E0059A45AC46 Title Partner City Marquette Email/Phone simplysuperiorconsulting@gmail.com Signed by: Signature [Di Dowsitbate 2/10/2026 E47CFF9AQBAA4SE... Optional (check one): [ x ] Please list my organization publicly as a supporter. [ ] Please do not list my organization publicly; this signature is for legislative outreach only. Docusign Envelope ID: 844406ED-942D-4CD5-9E9C-79EF 154DEA82 February 9, 2026 Chair and Members Michigan House Committee on Economic Competitiveness Michigan House of Representatives Re: Sign-On Support for House Bill 5031 (2025) — SmartZone / Certified Technology Park Extension Option Dear Chair and Committee Members: We, the undersigned businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, write to express our support for House Bill 5031 (2025), which creates a statutory pathway for a Certified Technology Park (SmartZone) agreement to be extended for an additional 15- year period, subject to local approvals and plan compliance. As businesses and organizations operating in Michigan, we view the SmartZone model as a key piece of the region’s entrepreneurship and innovation support system. The SmartZone approach was created to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs and to support commercialization and new business formation. SmartZones are primarily funded through tax increment revenue (TIR) governed by a tax increment financing (TIF) plan, with allowable uses that include common “ecosystem” functions such as business planning support, entrepreneurial training, coordination of venture capital, business mentoring, incubator services, and university/industry research collaboration. HB 50371 is particularly important because it supports continuity of these services and the long-term planning required to help high-growth companies start, scale, and remain in Michigan—especially in regions where replacing entrepreneurial infrastructure is difficult once disrupted. For these reasons, we respectfully urge the Committee to advance HB 5031 and support its passage. Sincerely, Organization Kona Hills Campground Signer Name Jeremy Johnson Docusign Envelope ID: 844406ED-942D-4CD5-9E9C-79EF 154DEA82 Title Owner City Marquette Email/Phone jeremy@campkonahills.com Signed by: Signature Jurumy Jolie 2/9/2026 00F37EDC79DA4FF... Optional (check one): [ x ] Please list my organization publicly as a supporter. [ ] Please do not list my organization publicly; this signature is for legislative outreach only.
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