Business Development Assistance in
Saginaw Charter Township
Saginaw Township has long been a hub of activity in the region. Located in mid-Michigan, Saginaw Township is proud to consider itself part of the Saginaw Valley and the tri-cities. Our central location and proximity to Midland, Bay City, and Lansing along with our strong business corridors and healthy neighborhoods make Saginaw Township a desirable place to grow a business.
Saginaw Township is the 11th largest township in the State, with a population estimated at just more than 40,000 residents. In addition, more than 16,000 people enter Saginaw Township for employment on a daily basis. Four state highways – M-84/Bay Road, M-58/State Street, M-47/Midland Road, and M-58/Gratiot Road, carry tens of thousands of vehicles daily, in addition to Interstate 675, which serves as the Township’s eastern border. A brief description of the services and resources we offer are listed below. You can also contact us and we can provide additional information suited to your needs.
Services
Site Selection
Want to find a suitable site with minimal fuss? Saginaw Valley Sites is a web site that allows users to identify available commercial property. The web site also provides data including workforce demographics, business information, and interactive maps. The data is created and displayed using a Geographic Information System (GIS) that combines layers of information in order to better understand comprehensive details about a specific location and is powered by GIS Planning's Zoom Prospector software. The web site is provided by the Saginaw Future, Inc., and is FREE.
Need help expediting permits, moving your issue to the "top of the stack," or getting the ear of the right people? The Business Development Team (enter email) is an effort to coordinate their strategy in order to maximize the development potential of each business and the Township as a whole. For information on permits typically required, agencies and contacts, please look here.
Business License
Business Licenses are mandated by Saginaw Charter Township ordinance. The Township Clerk's Office oversees this government function. You will need a new Business License if you are: starting a new business, the new owner of an existing business, opening an additional location for your current business or moving your business to a new location.
Saginaw Charter Township wants your new business to be a success. The Township has developed a “Guide to Starting a Business”. Many other resources are available to assist you in your efforts. The following agencies provide excellent resources: Michigan Small Business Development Centers and State of Michigan.
Resources
We have gathered the latest information for the Township in terms of population, employment and income trends, as well as worker flow to and from Saginaw Charter Township. For a brief overview of trends in Saginaw Charter Township with detailed information, jump here.
Development and Construction Update
See the latest news in terms of construction, building permits, approvals and new developments (updated the 1st Monday of the month).
Infrastructure and Utility Information
Learn more about the existing infrastructure in the Township and the general availability of utilities.
Traffic Counts
Roads within Saginaw Charter Township are under the jurisdiction of either the Saginaw County Road Commission or the Michigan Department of Transportation. The most recent average daily traffic counts for all major roadways and highways within the Township are available here.
Map Room
This page provides access to our most frequently requested maps as well as those specifically related to business needs, including zoning and future land use, utilities, subarea plans, market areas, worker flow, demographics and more.
