Mid-Michigan

The terms Central Michigan and Mid-Michigan are used interchangeably to describe this region's proximity in the state. The Capitol of Michigan, Lansing is located in Ingham County in Mid-Michigan. Saginaw, Midland, Bay City and Flint are other major cities in the region.

Central Michigan's economy is primarily agricultural, which corn, sugar beets and soybeans being the most grown crops, with strong job growth in construction and hospitality. This region is very stable economically with much help from General Motors, Michigan State University, the State Government, and the Sparrow Health System.

The area is connected to other regions of the state through an intricate highway system, making commuting, traveling and hauling easy for industries and individuals.

Alma Industrial Park
County-wide tax abatement policy in effect for up to 12 years.
Located 1 mile from US-127.

Big Rapids Township Airport Business Park
Located 1 mile from US-131 expressway.
Landing strip and helipad with park.

Coleman Industrial Park
Located less than 1 miles from US-10.
Only 10 miles from MBS Airport.

Eastwick Industrial Park
Park is 100% developed.
Park served by CSX Railway.

Grand Ledge Willis Industrial Park
New water storage facility at north end of park.
Railroad adjacent to right-of-way.

Ithaca Industrial Park
Creative financing packages available - purchase or lease.
Located .25 miles from US-127.

 Leslie Business Park
Located 1.5 miles from US-127.
Incentives available.

Oakwood Executive Park
Located 1 mile from US-127.
Only 10 miles from Capital City Airport

Samuel Combs Industrial Park
Close proximity to I-69 and I-96.
Park is adjacent to Canadian National Railroad.

South Ithaca Industrial Park
County-wide tax abatement policy in effect for up to 12 years.
Michigan Tax-Free Renaissance Zone.

St. Johns Industrial Park
Tax incentives and training funds available.
Single source for all permits.

St. Louis Woodside Industrial Centre
County-wide tax abatement policy in effect for up to 12 years.
Located 1 mile from US-127.

Valley Center Technology Park
Borders US-10 highway.
Minutes away from Bay City, Saginaw and Midland.

Webberville Business Park
Adjacent to I-96.
Moody bond rating of "A" or better.

Williamston I-96 Industrial Park (Phase 1)
Convenient location between I-96 and I-69.
Home to several large corporations.

Colleges and Universities
Central Michigan University
Ferris State University
Kettering University
Michigan State University
Northwood University
Saginaw Valley State University
University of Michigan Flint

Alma College
Baker College
Great Lakes Christian College
Lansing Community College
Montcalm Community College
Mott Community College
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College

Companies/Industries
Auto Owners Insurance
(insurance)
Delphi, Saginaw
(automotive systems and components)
Dow Chemical, Midland
(chemicals, plastics)
Eaton Corporation, Jackson
(electrical systems and components)
General Motors, Lansing
General Motors Truck, Flint
(automobiles)
G.M. Powertrain, Bay City
(engines, transmissions, castings)
Jackson National Life, Lansing
(insurance)
Michigan Sugar, 4 plants in region           
(sugar)

Economic Development Organizations
Bay City Downtown Development Authority
Bay County
Bay Future, Inc.
Citizen Planner Program
Community Economic Developers Association of Michigan
Eaton County
East Central Michigan Planning and Development Region
Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce
Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Huron County Economic Development Corporation
Ingham County MSU Extension and Economic Development Corp.
Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Lansing Economic Development Corporation
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Certified Development Corporation
Michigan Human Resources Development, Inc.
Middle Michigan Development Corporation
Midland Tomorrow
MSU Center for Community and Economic Development
Saginaw Economic Development Corporation
Saginaw Future Inc.
Sanilac Economic Alliance
Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership
South Central Michigan Works!
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
Tuscola County MSU Extension

Science/Technology
College of Science and Technology at Central Michigan University
ITT Technical Institute - Flint
Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center
MidMichigan Innovation Center