LOCAL INDUSTRIES
Who’s doing business on the Lakeshore?
A variety of industries, from food processors, office furniture designers, and automotive manufacturers to automation, aerospace, and advanced energy storage, that’s who.
Major Employers
Each of these businesses employs 1,000+ employees throughout the Allegan and Ottawa County area as of 2023.
Our Leading Industries
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Food Processing
More than 200 food processors thrive along our lakeshore, where they have direct access to nearly 10,000 miles of freshwater shoreline, home to several large-scale water treatment facilities, deep freeze logistics and transportation centers, and a favorable climate driven by the Great Lakes.
Office Furniture
Some of the world’s iconic and most recognizable office furniture design and manufacturing companies have been a mainstay of our economy for over 100 years.
Automotive
61 of the 100 automotive suppliers in the state are located here. Add in $10.6 billion in investment and more industrial and mechanical engineers than any other state, and it’s easy to see why automotive is a driving force.
Advanced Manufacturing
Automation manufacturing refers to the use of automated machinery, systems, and technologies to perform various manufacturing tasks and processes with minimal human intervention. It involves the integration of various hardware and software technologies, such as robots, sensors, controllers, and computer systems, to optimize manufacturing operations, improve product quality, increase production output, and reduce costs.