Purpose: To conduct the activities authorized under Act 281, Public Acts of 1986 and as amended from time to time, and to otherwise govern the affairs of the I-94 Business Park and Certified Technology Park (Smartzone) established by the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, pursuant to an Agreement (The Battle Creek Aviation and E-Learning Smartzone Agreement) with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

The Local Development Financing Authority budget and board are subject to approval by the Battle Creek City Commission. The LDFA is managed by Battle Creek Unlimited.