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Energizing
Cadillac West

Local property and business owners have decided it's time to energize the strength and vitality of this tourism-oriented commercial district. Some characteristics of the area include: Central to Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell providing over 3,000 acres of quality surface water for recreational use. Home to highly popular Mitchell State Park and the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center. Contiguous to thousands of acres of state and federal forests for passive and active recreational use. Traversed by the Lake Cadillac non-motorized bike path with connections to the White Pine Trail regional pathway. Within minutes of the Caberfae Ski Resort. Range of high quality lodging accommodations and restaurants. Full compliment of businesses and services catering to the needs of our traveling guests. Year-round recreation destination.

We welcome your ideas

Board Meetings
Everyone is welcome to attend and get caught up on what is happenning in the Cadillac Resort District. We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center.

Sub-Committees & Chairs
Public Relations: Rick Torres
Marketing: Elaine Damon
Finance:
Membership: Janis Cryderman
Nominating: Bob Levand
Special Events: open
Website Coordinator:


History Lesson

Cadillac is famous for many industries that are vital to our area. We'd like to share a bit of our history. Enjoy!
» Lumber

Lumber was the prime
industry in the late 1800’s.
The population grew to about 10,000. There were four main families that helped to settle Cadillac. They were Mitchell, Cummer, Diggins and Cobb. Cadillac was one of the few non-river lumbering communities that grew and prospered.

» Shay Automotive

The main reason for this was due to the invention of the Shay Locomotive, invented and constructed in Cadillac by Ephraim Shay. The Shay was instrumental in the success of the logging industry because of its ability to climb steep mountain grades effortlessly and to maneuver sharp turns and imperfections in the track.

» Canal

In 1873 a canal was constructed connecting Big and Little Clam Lakes connecting the two lakes enabled logging from the west side of Lake Mitchell possible by floating the logs through the canal into Lake Cadillac. One of the most interesting facts is in winter the canal freezes first but once the lakes freeze over the canal opens up and do not freeze again until the next winter.
 


Community Counts

Cadillac West Association
The CWA suggests another very important way to support our community.Through a membership in the CWA. Any person, firm
or corporation interested in supporting the CWA may apply for associate membership status. All applications will be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the board of directors. Download
an application here.

We'd like to hear from you.
The Working Committee is very interested in hearing from local business leaders and others on suggestions for the future of Cadillac West Ideas should be forwarded to any of our board members listed on the right.

Why not advertise with us?
Consider coupons placed specific to your business, or a rotating ad, and get the attention you've been looking for, click here to download samples and fees.

Our Passion, Our City!

Cadillac West Development Team was formed in January 2007, when local business and property owners formed a redevelopment team charged with identifying strategies for promoting the area's future growth and development. The team meets on a regular basis to identify short and long-range business enhancement recommendations and strategies. They welcome the input of all Cadillac West business owners and residents.

Purpose
To promote Cadillac West as a regional center to do business, to coordinate various activities/services and to maintain/strengthen property values.

Rick Cushman, President
231-357-0255
Rick’s Car Wash

Bob Levand, Vice President
231-779-986
Subway / K&L Foods

Janis Cryderman, Secretary
231-779-8635
Janis’ Flowers & Gifts

Elaine Damon, Member
231-775-4171
EZ-Mart

Travis Lorenz, Member
231-775-6751
Timbers Restaurant