ESCANABA — Understanding building code compliance can be a challenge for many small business owners. The May Project Point: Guiding Businesses to Success workshop aims to provide clarity on an issue that can often seem overwhelming.
Following a series of unrelated fires that destroyed businesses such as Race Ramps and landmarks including the House of Ludington, Ed Legault, executive director of the Delta County Economic Development Alliance, said the workshop offers important guidance to help business owners reduce future risks through proper building compliance and safety planning.
“It’s not always the most exciting topic, but it’s incredibly important,” said Ed Legault. “We have knowledgeable professionals who can help business owners better understand the key issues to watch for, especially in buildings that were constructed in the early 1900s.”
Featured speakers for the workshop include Erik Bessonen, code enforcement officer for the City of Escanaba, and Justin Lauscher, engineer for the former Race Ramps facility, which was destroyed by fire.
Bessonen will discuss current code enforcement regulations and answer questions about maintaining safe, code-compliant business properties. Lauscher will share insights on how the Race Ramps fire impacted operations and the lessons learned from the experience.
The series is co-hosted by the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority and the Delta County Economic Development Alliance. It is open to all business owners and leaders in Delta County and will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Escanaba City Hall.
More information is available at escanabadda.org.
