The focus of this category is on service industries that operate statewide or in large portions of the state, and on industries with multiple locations in Michigan.
This may include attorneys and other legal services that practice throughout the state, particularly those with offices in two or more cities or villages within the state. Professional associations for the legal professions are also appropriate for this category, or the appropriate subcategory.
Other services that would be suitable for this category include advertising and marketing, photography, and event planners, as well as various types of repair services, such as automotive and computer repair services. Professional services used in the home and garden, including electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians, landscapers, house painters, interior designers, and home maintenance services could be listed here.
Various financial services may be represented here. These may include banks, savings and loan companies, credit unions, insurance agencies, mortgage companies, accountants, actuaries, and financial consultants, among others.
Utilities and telecommunications companies, such as those installing cable television services, telephone services, and Internet service providers, as well as electric, gas, propane, and water services, although the retail sale of gas, propane, or water would fall under the Places to Shop category, or the category representing the city or village in which the retail business is located.
Farms and plant nurseries may be listed here, along with construction companies, manufacturing industries, and publishing or printing companies.
Unless a more specific category is available, sites representing services or industries within the state of Michigan may be listed in this category, except that local companies should be listed in the category representing the city or village that they are geographically located in. Although real estate is an important industry, the Property Sales & Rentals category would be more specific, so those topics would be listed in that category rather than in this one.
The same is true of the hospitality industry. While representing a significant portion of Michigan's economy, the hotel, motel, and resort industries would more accurately be represented in the Places to Stay category, while most restaurants could be found in the Cities & Towns category representing their geographic location.
Although Michigan is generally viewed as one of the country's strongest industrial centers, the tourism industry represents the larger portion of the state's annual revenue. The industries with the highest employment rates in the state are its manufacturing, agriculture, information, and health industries.
Despite a steady decline in the number of Michigan farmers and the percentage of its land that is tilled, agriculture remains an important aspect of Michigan's economy. However, given more efficient methods of soil usage, high yield seed, and modern equipment, the agriculture industry accounts for only about two percent of the state's total employment, and the employment numbers are largely in its food processing sectors.
Important Michigan crops include cherries, blueberries, apples, grapes, and peaches, most of which are grown in the west and northwestern parts of the Lower Peninsula. Michigan is the third-largest grower of Christmas trees in the country, with more than 60,000 acres dedicated to the industry.
Nearly two hundred large companies and subsidiaries are headquartered in Michigan, with others having a large presence in the state. These include General Motors, Ford Motors, Dow Chemical, Whirlpool, and Kellogg. The state's top exports include automobiles, automotive parts, plastics, natural gas, civilian aircraft, silicones, and batteries.
For the most part, this category is reserved for corporate websites of industries and services that have a large presence within the state, state-level professional associations, and other industries and services that have multiple locations within the state, or which provide services statewide. Companies whose websites are listed in this category may also be listed in Cities & Towns category representing the city or village that the company is physically located in.
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Offering cleaning services for businesses in the Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo areas, the family-owned business was founded in 1995. Its services include janitorial cleaning, office cleaning, floor care, carpet cleaning, construction cleanup, pressure washing, and window cleaning, which are highlighted here, with photographs of its work, and an offer for free estimates. Its telephone numbers, an online contact form, and employment opportunities are featured.
https://www.aandljanitorial.com/
Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan
AIAM is a non-profit industry organization that serves as a platform for leaders in the state’s aerospace industry to work together on a common set of priorities, strengthening and supporting the growth of the industry. Industry needs are discussed, and networking opportunities, research data, and an overview of its legislative agenda are put forth, along with membership policies and benefits, a member directory, industry news, and employment opportunities.
https://aiamnow.com/
Family owned and operated, AMBS Call Center provides 24/7 telephone answering services. The company began in 1932 as The Physicians Registry, a medical answering service serving physicians in Jackson, Michigan. From 1954 to 1975, the company changed hands and names a couple of times, before going back into the hands of the family who started it. Its services, areas of specialty, and pricing plans are featured, with details of the services provided.
https://www.ambscallcenter.com/
Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan
Founded in Texas in the 1920s, Blue Cross came to Michigan in 1938, when the Michigan Society for Group Hospitalization formed, another plan for doctor services was created, known as the Michigan Medical Service. In 1940, the two changed their names to become Michigan Blue Cross and Michigan Blue Shield, merging in 1975, and adding the Blue Care Network in 1978. Its health insurance plans are listed and described on its site, and a private area for members is included.
https://www.bcbsm.com/
With locations in Dearborn Heights, Eastpointe, Farmington Hills, and Hillsdale, the credit union serves a wide area around each of these communities, and membership is available to anyone who lives, works, or worships anywhere in Michigan. Its adult and youth membership policies, benefits, rewards, and perks are featured, along with a description of its services, locations, hours of operations, ATM facilities, and online banking. Its personal and business accounts are described.
https://www.communitychoicecu.com/
CTS Telecommunications thrives to be another option on the Internet and telephone industry, allowing local and personal service so that customers know what services they are receiving, with immediate clarification and attention. Headquartered in Galesburg, Michigan, the company provides business Internet and voice telephone services to West Michigan, as well as data transport and IT services. A profile of the company, employment opportunities, and customer testimonials are included.
https://www.ctstelecom.com/
First Quote Insurance: Car Insurance Information for Michigan
An overview of driving in Michigan is put forward, along with tips on obtaining a reduced car insurance premium, facts about statewide auto insurance requirements, and online quotes from top Michigan automobile insurers. Other topics include various facts about automobile insurance policies within the state, as well as statistics relating to collisions, the annual cost of car ownership and automobile theft, and other details, such as the most popular car in the state.
https://firstquoteinsurance.com/michigan/
The Flint & Genesee Group includes the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance, and Flint & Genesee Education & Talent, which work collectively to help improve conditions for Genesee County businesses and individuals. Its board of directors, regional leadership council, strategic plan, and information about area non-profits are provided, along with career opportunities, membership information, a calendar of activities and events, and contacts.
https://www.flintandgenesee.org/
Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford Motor Company is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded by Henry Ford in 1903, currently selling automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand and luxury cars under the Lincoln brand. Corporate, investment and career information are put forth, and its vehicles are highlighted. Various shopping tools include an inventory search, online quotes, pricing and incentives, and comparisons.
https://www.ford.com/
Serving the Grand Rapids, Michigan area since 1955, Godwin had two hardware stores, one in Grand Rapids and the other in Ada, open six days a week, and also offers residential and commercial plumbing services, heating and cooling services, water treatment services, and kitchen and bath design, which are highlighted here. Coupons for its hardware store, design center, HVAC, plumbing, and water treatments are available. A telephone number and online contact form are presented.
https://www.godwinplumbing.com/
Located in Byron Center, Michigan, Grand Northern Products is a leading distributor of surface enhancement technology. Providing the technology and expertise to do it better, faster, and more consistently, the company specializes in equipment, processes, engineering, production services, and supplies to optimize your finishing operations. For more than twenty-five years, it has displayed a strong commitment to exceptional quality. Its products and job shop are featured.
https://grandnorthernproducts.com/
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, the flagship product of Kellogg’s, was created as a diet for patients at the Battle Creek Sanitarium in the late 1870s, the company was formed as the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company in 1906, becoming the Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Company in 1909, and taking on its current name in 1922. Today, Kellogg’s is a multinational company producing cereal and convenience foods that are manufactured and marketed in more than 180 countries.
https://www.kelloggs.com/
In business for around fifty years, the family-owned business features three showrooms and distributes cabinets throughout Michigan and its neighboring states. Its locations in Shelby Township and West Bloomfield are posted, along with its showroom hours, customer service hours, and contacts. Cabinet features and accessories are highlighted, and prospective customers are invited to browse its project showcases, save those they like, and submit it to the company.
https://www.lafata.com/
Representing the Michigan Ag Council, an organization of commodity groups and agribusinesses working together to highlight Michigan agricultural products and practices, as well as the farm families who produce them. Council partners are recognized and its media policies are defined. Through the site, viewers can learn which products are in season. Other sections highlight specific member farmers, offer recipes prepared with Michigan produce, and offer various facts.
https://michigangrown.org/
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Acting as an advocate for Michigan manufacturers, the MMA was established in 1902, and currently represents the interests of nearly 1,700 member companies, ranging from small manufacturers to some of the world’s largest corporations. It's networking, advocacy, information, and savings resources are put forth, along with an overview of member benefits, information about current manufacturing issues, policy resources, contacts, and a private member login are available.
https://mimfg.org/
Representing the United Dairy Industry of Michigan, the site introduces the UDIM board of directors and staff, offers contacts, and a calendar of events, along with information about dairy farming, dairy food, dairy nutrition, and dairy recipes, as well as offering a dairy promotion toolkit, a grant program, and an overview of the UDIM mentor program. Specific information about the dairy industry for schools, athletes, and health professionals is included.
https://www.milkmeansmore.org/
Headquartered in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with offices in Detroit, Ferndale, Flint, Grand Rapids, and Toledo, the licensed general contractors and builders specialize in full-service property restoration services, dealing with such problems as water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, odor removal, and cleaning services, the latter of which may include floor care, sanitization service, commercial or industrial cleaning, construction cleaning, sewage cleaning, vandalism, and graffiti.
https://www.procareteam.com/
Based in Montrose, the insulation contractor does work throughout Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, specializing in spray foam insulation for new and existing homes, pole barns, attics, walls, crawl spaces, rim joists, and basements. The company’s insulation services can solve problems with uncomfortable rooms, high energy bills, unhealthy homes, and other problems, such as ice dams, freezing pipes, and condensation, which may be the result of inefficient insulation.
https://www.retrofoamofmichigan.com/
Serving Alcona, Arenac, Iosco, and Ogemaw counties in Northeast Michigan, the company is based in Tawas City. Fully licensed and insured, the company custom designs seawalls, including pole walls, steel, cribs, or another type, its walls are developed to withstand the elements on Lake Huron and the surrounding inland lakes. A description of the purpose and construction of a seawall is presented, with an overview of its services, a photo gallery, and contacts.
http://www.shoreline-contracting.com/
Offering mobile disc jockey service, the company can provide the music and excitement of a dance club atmosphere, an elegant formal setting, or something in between, catering to each occasion and budget through a choice of four professional DJ and MC packages, each priced by the hour. Client testimonials are offered, and its availability may be checked online, along with its packages and prices, photos and videos, various planning resources, and online bookings.
https://www.stealthdjs.com/
The authorized John Deere equipment retailer has locations in Bad Axe, Birch Run, Burton, Caro, Fenton Lapeer, Marlette, Reese, Saginaw, and Sandusky, Michigan. Hours, locations and contacts for each are posted to the site, along with available new and used equipment, information about its integrated solutions, parts, and service departments, and promotional offers. Prospective customers may request a quote online, and career information is included.
https://www.tricountyequipment.net/
Serving the Tri-County area that includes Macomb, Oakland, and parts of Wayne counties, as well as St. Clair, Michigan, the cleaning company has locations in Shelby and Macomb townships, Michigan. The company offers cleaning services for new constructions, residential and commercial buildings, offering weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly services, including senior discounts, and free estimates are available through a telephone request.
http://www.twogirlsandabucket.org/
