Doing Business

Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay Region are an incredible place to do business. From startups to multinational corporations, large retailers and healthcare organizations, Saginaw County businesses benefit from an abundance of affordable real estate, access to top talent, a low cost-of-business, and a location that offers convenient access into Canada and the rest of the United States.

Reasons to Do Business in Saginaw County

Access to a highly skilled manufacturing workforce
Free workforce development programs
Access to incentives
One-on-one business support offered by Saginaw Future Inc. and partners
Easy interstate and river port access along with a robust infrastructure
Shovel-ready sites

Saginaw County Facts

Recently, three of Michigan’s largest investments in renewable energy, semiconductor and EV supply chains were in the Region.
- Corning Inc. - $1.5 Billion
- Hemlock Semiconductor - $375 Million
- Nexteer Automotive - $51 Million
- SK Siltron CSS - $300 Million
Thirty cargo docks provide bulk commodities that generate $139.1 million annually in revenue while supporting 647 jobs and generating $44.6 million per year in personal income.
With 1,284 farms, Saginaw County’s top crops in acres are Soybeans (123K), Corn (84K), Wheat (16K) and Sugarbeets (12K).
Saginaw is the Number 3 County for Tourism Revenue in Michigan.
Saginaw was recently ranked #27 for Affordable Business Costs out of 1,332 small-sized cities by WalletHub.

Saginaw County is also known for being an innovation hub. Innovation is supported through corporations, medical complexes, educational institutions and more than half a dozen independent research and innovation organizations. In addition, there has been continued investment from global industry leaders such as Dow, Hemlock Semiconductor and Nexteer Automotive. The presence of these large organizations and o engineers has contributed to a thriving entrepreneurial culture as many past executives have started their own companies.

International Community

As an international community, Saginaw County is home to a diverse population and diverse businesses. With three Canadian border crossings nearby, local companies regularly do business in the Canadian market and also benefit from Canadian tourism. In addition, the State of Michigan’s EB-5 program encourages foreign investment.

Multinational corporations like KUKA Assembly and Test Corp. (a German company), Nexteer Automotive (a Chinese company), Hemlock Semiconductor (partially owned by a Japanese company), and UMBRAGROUP (an Italian company), have discovered the many benefits of having their U.S. operations in Saginaw County.

It’s Easy to Do Business in Saginaw County

Saginaw Future Inc., in collaboration with local partners, makes starting or growing a business in Saginaw County an easier undertaking. By providing hands-on support, guidance and access to incentives and resources - the SFI team helps to solve problems and make business happen.