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SAGINAW COUNTY,MICHIGAN
COMMUNITY PROFILE
NEXCAPN a t i o n a l E x c e s sM a n u f a c t u r i n g Capaci ty Cata log
Matching Facilities, Companies, and Communities
Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy
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Contact Information
The National Excess Manufacturing Capacity Catalog (NEXCAP) is the result of collaboration between the University of Michigan’s Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy (IRLEE), and the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). This profile was produced by NEXCAP and a comprehensive update was completed in December 2012. Since community, site, and facility information changes periodically, the profile may contain outdated material. While NEXCAP makes every reasonable effort to present current and accurate information, no guarantee of any kind is made.
Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy506 E. Liberty St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-7202
Lawrence A. MolnarAssociate Director
Carmen Wells QuiggProject Manager
Introduction .........................................................................................4Demographics ......................................................................................6
Population change ...............................................................................................6Population by age ................................................................................................7Population by educational attainment ................................................................8household income & housing value ....................................................................9
Economy ............................................................................................ 10Employment overview .......................................................................................10unemployment ...................................................................................................11Employment by industry ................................................................................... 12Employment by occupation............................................................................... 13Location quotient .............................................................................................. 14
Incentives .......................................................................................... 15Local tax incentives ........................................................................................... 15Loans, funds, & financial sources ...................................................................... 16Economic development organizations .............................................................. 18
Local Assets ....................................................................................... 19transportation ................................................................................................... 19
Education .......................................................................................... 21Colleges, universities, & technical schools ........................................................ 21K-12 education ...................................................................................................22
Quality of Life ....................................................................................23Parks & recreation .............................................................................................23Museums & libraries .........................................................................................24Performing arts ..................................................................................................25Cultural events ...................................................................................................26Sports .................................................................................................................27
Healthcare .........................................................................................28healthcare systems ............................................................................................28human services .................................................................................................29
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Location Central MichiganArea 816 sq. milesPopulation 200,169County seat City of SaginawMajor cities Saginaw, Zilwaukee,
FrankenmuthMajor assets Saginaw River, healthcare
sector, cultural events
INTRODUCTION
Saginaw County is located in the Great Lakes Bay region of central Michigan, near Saginaw Bay on Lake huron. the City of Saginaw was founded in 1836 with an initial population of 400, and had grown to a population of 51,629 as of 2010, according to Census estimates. Early investments in the timber industry contributed to the growth of this region of the state. today, Saginaw County has a population of 200,169, and is home to significant healthcare and high-tech manufacturing industries.
At a glance:
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Saginaw County has lost population since 1980, shrinking fastest between
1980 and 1990 at a rate of approximately seven percent.
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Since 2000, Saginaw County’s age profile has changed roughly in line with statewide trends. the county saw a five percent increase in its
population aged 55 to 74, and saw a three percent decrease in its population aged 35 to 54.
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Since 2000, Saginaw County’s population has become steadily better educated, but educational attainment lags
slightly behind statewide averages by two to three percentage points at both the bachelor and graduate levels.
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Income levels in Saginaw County have fallen since 2000 and lag behind average income levels in Michigan. 2010 saw the smallest disparity—roughly $3,500—but that disparity has since increased. housing values in the Saginaw-Saginaw
township North Metropolitan Statistical Area have fallen since 2010, mirroring national trends in the housing market. Saginaw MSA values lagged approximately $20,000 behind statewide averages in both 2010 and 2011.
DEMOGRAPHICS: household income & housing value
Saginaw County Michigan United States2000 $53,428 $61,767 $58,0702010 $44,308 $47,979 $52,8742011 $41,412 $47,093 $51,723
United States Census. 2000. American Community Survey. 2010-1 Year Estimate, 2011-1 Year Estimates
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2010 $110,089 $130,268 $190,0672011 $99,039 $120,956 $179,500
American Community Survey. 2010-1 Year Estimate, 2011-1 Year Estimates
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trends in Saginaw County’s employment level have roughly tracked trends statewide over the last ten years. But Saginaw County has experienced historically lower
rises in its unemployment rate since 2002. For instance, the county saw only a 19.4% increase since 2002, as opposed to a 46.8% increase statewide.
ECONOMY: employment overview
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Employment Level 84574 -9.32 -5.52 -10.56 -4.05
Unemployment Rate 8.3 16.9 23.88 -34.12 -3.4
Employment Level 4,231,506 -11.7 -10.6 0.7 1
Unemployment Rate 9.1 46.8 28.2 -32.1 -12.5
Employment Level 133,738,000 2.5 -2.9 2.1 1.7
Unemployment Rate 8.1 39.6 76 -12.9 -9Labor Force Participation Rate 63.7 -3.6 -3.6 -2.6 -6
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Saginaw County employs roughly the same percentage of workers in all industries as
the statewide average except in the healthcare industry, with Saginaw County notably ahead.
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As would be expected with the presence of a large healthcare industry, Saginaw County employs a higher concentration of healthcare workers and associated administrative and support workers than
elsewhere in the state. Despite the presence of a significant high-tech manufacturing industry, Saginaw County nevertheless employs a lower percentage of production workers than statewide.
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Management OccupationsBusiness and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical OccupationsArchitecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science OccupationsCommunity and Social Service Occupations
Legal OccupationsEducation, Training, and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media OccupationsHealthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support OccupationsProtective Service Occupations
Food Preparation and Serving Related OccupationsBuilding and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Personal Care and Service OccupationsSales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support OccupationsFarming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Construction and Extraction OccupationsInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production OccupationsTransportation and Material Moving Occupations
Saginaw County Michigan United StatesUnited States Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2012.
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Compared to statewide, Saginaw County has relatively larger education and healthcare, leisure, and information industries. The mining, financial services, and professional services industries are relatively
smaller. Compared to national industry concentrations, Saginaw County has a relatively stronger manufacturing and education and health services sectors.
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Michigan Comparison United States ComparisonUnited States Bureau of Labor Statistics . 2011.
Industrial Facilities Exemption (PA 198) Industrial property tax abatements encourage Michigan manufacturers to build new plants, expand existing plants, renovate aging plants, or add new machinery and equipment. high technology operations are also eligible. These tax benefits are granted by the city, township, or village in which the investment is located.www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,1607,7-238-43535_53197-213175--,00.html
MEGA Standard and Rural Job Creation Tax Credit Programthe Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA), created in response to interstate competition for company expansions and relocations, may provide a refundable tax credit against the Michigan Business tax to companies expanding or relocating their operation in Michigan. Eligible industries include manufacturing, mining, research, and development. the tax credit is generally not applicable to retail.www.michiganorganic.msu.edu/uploads/files/31/MEGATaxCredit.pdf
Personal Property Tax Relief in Distressed Communities (PA 328) this program allows distressed communities, county seats, and certain border county communities to abate personal property taxes on new investments made by eligible businesses. Eligible communities in Saginaw County include the City of Saginaw, Buena Vista township, Carrollton township, Spaulding township, and Zilwaukee township. Abatements under PA 328 reduce property taxes by the full millage rate (including state and local levies).www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,1607,7-238-43535_53197-213182--,00.html
Renaissance ZonesWithin in the City of Saginaw only, certain zones are exempt from most city and state taxes for a period of up to twelve years. these include: the single business tax (SBt), the state income tax, the general property tax, the city income tax, the industrial facilities tax, the enterprise zone tax, the technology park facilities tax, the commercial forest tax, the neighborhood enterprise zone tax, and the city utility users tax.
INCENTIvES: local tax incentives
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INCENTIvES & PROGRAMS: loans, funds, & financial sources
Saginaw County Revolving Loan FundManufacturing companies, high-tech firms, and distributors that make new investments or create jobs in Saginaw County are eligible for money from the Revolving Loan Fund. this program is overseen by Saginaw Future.http://www.saginawfuture.com/Relocate-to-Saginaw-Financial-Assistance.aspx
Saginaw Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)The SEDC provides financing for new investment and job creation within the City of Saginaw only. SEDC funds may be used for fixed capital or inventory purchases.http://www.saginawfuture.com/Relocate-to-Saginaw-Financial-Assistance.aspx
Local BlueWater AngelsWith annual investment capital of $1.4 million, the BlueWater Angels is a network of individuals and organizations interested in investing in established companies and in new ventures in Michigan.www.bluewaterangels.com
Capital Access Program (CAP)CAP is a loan enhancement program aimed at providing credit to small businesses unable to acquire conventional sources of credit. to qualify, a business must have fewer than 500 employees.www.michiganadvantage.org/cm/Files/Fact-Sheets/CAPAccess.pdf
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ProgramLocally-administered funds from the uS Department of housing and urban Development promote community growth, including economic development. CDBG funds may be used for acquisition of land and buildings as well as for design, engineering, permits, construction, and other related project costs, depending on the local government’s allocation.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Revolving Loan Fund Provides low-interest loans to public or private entities for energy efficiency
and renewable energy projects. Funds are provided by the united States Department of Energy through the State Energy Program.www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-25676---,00.html
Invest Michigan! Mezzanine Fund In cooperation with the uS Small Business Administration, the fund offers capital to entrepreneurs and businesses that are either headquartered in Michigan, have a significant presence in Michigan, or are in the process of relocating to Michigan.www.investmichiganfund.com/mezzanine
MDEQ Brownfield Grant and Loan Programthe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality provides grant and loan funding to local units of government to address the environmental issues that hinder the redevelopment of a site. Projects may be awarded up to $1 million in grants or loans, and funding can be used for environmental assessment, cleanup, and risk-reducing actions.www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3311_4110_29262---,00.html
Michigan Business Development Program Provides grants, loans, and other economic assistance to qualified businesses making investments and/or creating jobs in Michigan.www.michiganadvantage.org/cm/files/Michigan-Business-Development-Program-Guidelines.pdf
Michigan Community Revitalization Program Provides grants, loans, or other economic assistance to projects that will revitalize regional urban areas, act as a catalyst for additional investment in a community, reuse vacant or historic buildings, and promote mixed use and sustainable development.www.michiganadvantage.org/cm/files/Michigan-Community-Revitalization-Program-Guidelines.pdf
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Institute for Research on Labor, Employment, and the Economy, University of Michigan
Provides economic development intervention services to communities, companies, and organizations experiencing economic transition and distress as well as providing academic, business, and policy constituencies with regular economic forecasts of local, state, regional, and related national trends.
the Institute piloted and developed the NEXCAP project in collaboration with the uS Economic Development Agency.irlee.umich.edu/?page=irlee
Michigan Economic Development Corporation A public-private partnership serving as the state’s marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital incentives, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, economic gardening, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, talent enhancement, and urban and community development. MEDC also developed and manages the state’s popular Pure Michigan brand.www.michiganadvantage.org
Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Associationthe Michigan Works! Association provides employee hiring services, financing for on-the-job training, and workforce training programs.michiganworks.org
Saginaw FutureA coalition of local businesses, the County of Saginaw, fifteen local municipalities, and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. Saginaw Future seeks to create jobs and expand local industries by offering financial assistance, site location assistance, and advice for expanding into new markets. Saginaw Future also acts as a liaison between local businesses and local communities, helping to resolve disputes.www.saginawfuture.com
INCENTIvES & PROGRAMS: economic development organizations
InterstatesI-75 runs north-south through Saginaw County, connecting the City of Saginaw to Michigan’s upper Peninsula to the north, and to Flint and Detroit to the south.
AirportsMBS International Airport, which connects the Midland-Bay City-Saginaw area to Detroit, Minneapolis, and Chicago-O’hare, is located in northwest Saginaw County.
RailwaysSaginaw County is served by Class 1 railroads operated by CSX transportation, and by local carriers including Lake State Railway, huron & Eastern Railway, and Mid-Michigan Railroad.
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SeaportsThe Saginaw River flows from Lake Huron into northeast Saginaw County and through the City of Saginaw. Over thirty cargo ports on the Saginaw River provide access to Lake huron, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Public TransitSaginaw transit Authority Regional Services (StARS) provides public bus service in the City of Saginaw.
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Saginaw Valley State UniversityFounded in 1963, Saginaw Valley State is the newest of Michigan’s fifteen public colleges and universities. Its campus is located in university Center, approximately fifteen miles north of Saginaw. Saginaw Valley State grants bachelors and masters degrees in five colleges: Arts & Behavioral Sciences, Business & Management, Education, health & human Services, and Science, Engineering & technology. www.svsu.edu
Davenport UniversityDavenport is a private university with eleven campuses in Michigan. the main campus is in Grand Rapids; a satellite campus is located in Saginaw township. the university offers degrees in four colleges: Business, technology, health Professions, and Arts & Sciences. www.davenport.edu
Delta CollegeFounded in 1961, Delta College is a two-year community college located in University Center. The school offers certificates and associate’s degrees. Delta College shares a campus with Saginaw Valley State university. www.delta.edu
EDUCATION: colleges, universities, & technical schools
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EDUCATION: K-12 education
Public School DistrictsSeven public school districts operate in Saginaw County. the largest is the Saginaw City School District, which operates twenty schools, including three high schools.
Private SchoolsAccording to www.privateschoolreview.com, thirty private schools operate in Saginaw County, including seven high schools. these schools receive no funding from state or local governments. All of Saginaw County’s private schools are religiously affiliated. www.privateschoolreview.com/county_private_schools/stateid/MI/county/26145
Shiawassee National Wildlife RefugeLocated in central Saginaw County, the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge covers 9,600 acres of marsh, forest, and grassland. An excellent birding site, the Refuge is a major stopover point for migrating birds.
Saginaw Children’s ZooOpen April through October, the zoo houses over seventy different animal species and offers classes and workshops for children. www.saginawzoo.com
Hoyt ParkLocated in downtown Saginaw, Hoyt Park has softball fields, an ice rink with warming house, and sledding hills.
Frank N. Andersen Celebration ParkA four-acre park located adjacent to the Children’s Zoo in Saginaw, Celebration Park offers water recreation opportunities for children.
Riversthe Saginaw and tittabawassee Rivers are both world-class trophy walleye fisheries.
QUALITY OF LIFE: parks & recreation
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The Castle Museum of Saginaw County Historyhoused in a French Renaissance Revival mansion built in 1898, the Castle Museum is operated by the historical Society of Saginaw County. the museum includes exhibits on the history of the timber industry, the Saginaw Carriage Works, and a model railroad.www.castlemuseum.org
Saginaw Art MuseumCollections include Native American artifacts and artwork, Civil War-era sculptures, and Asian art. www.saginawartmusuem.org
Japanese Cultural Center and Tea HouseDuring the spring, summer, and fall, visitors to the Cultural Center can walk through a Japanese garden and participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. www.japaneseculturalcenter.org
Michigan’s Own Military & Space MuseumLocated in Frankenmuth, the Military & Space Museum documents the contributions of Michigan’s soldiers and astronauts. www.michigansmilitarymuseum.com
QUALITY OF LIFE: museums & libraries
Temple TheaterOpened in 1927, Saginaw’s temple theater seats 1,750. the theater underwent a major renovation in 2002, and today hosts concerts, films, and events. the theater can be rented for special events. www.templetheater.com
Pit and Balcony Community TheatreFounded in 1932, the Pit and Balcony theatre stages plays and offers classes and workshops in acting and theater tech. the theater can be rented for events.www.pitandbalconytheatre.com
Heritage TheaterWith seating for over 2,200 people, the heritage theater, part of the Dow Event Center, attracts major acts from around the country. www.doweventcenter.com
Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestrathe seventy-member orchestra performs concerts regularly throughout the year at the temple theater. www.saginawbayorchestra.com
QUALITY OF LIFE: performing arts
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Ojibway Island outdoor eventsOjibway Island, located in downtown Saginaw on the Saginaw River, hosts many regular events, including the Country Music Fest and a Fourth of July fireworks show.www.saginaw-mi.com/visit/ojibwayisland
Frankenmuth Bavarian Festivalheld each summer, the Bavarian Festival is a celebration of the area’s German heritage. the festival includes a parade, concerts, food vendors, and activities for children. www.frankenmuthfestivals.com
Frankenmuth OktoberfestA traditional Oktoberfest celebration, Frankenmuth Oktoberfest is held each fall in heritage Park. www.frankenmuthfestivals.com
QUALITY OF LIFE: cultural events
Professional sports teamsSaginaw Spirit
the Spirit, part of the Ontario hockey League, play at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw. www.saginawspirit.com
Great Lakes Loonsthe Loons, based in Midland, are a class A minor league baseball team. they play at Midland’s Dow Diamond. www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t456
Championship golf coursesApple Mountain
Located in Freeland, Apple Mountain has a golf course as well as a ski area with twelve runs. www.applemountain.com
the Fortressthe Fortress, in Frankenmuth, is part of a larger resort with a waterpark and hotel. www.zehnders.com
the Sawmillthe Sawmill is situated approximately eight miles from downtown Saginaw. www.thesawmill.com
Saginaw Township Soccer ComplexThe Complex offers 21 regulation-size fields and a recreational soccer league. www.saginawsoccer.org.
QUALITY OF LIFE: sports
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Covenant HealthCareCovenant is the largest comprehensive healthcare provider in mid-Michigan. Covenant operates nine facilities in Saginaw, and one each in Bay City and Frankenmuth. Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw, the system’s main facility, saw 27,584 admissions in 2012 according to uS News and World Report. www.covenanthealthcare.com
St. Mary’s of MichiganLocated in Saginaw, St. Mary’s is a subsidiary of Ascension health. According to uS News and World Report rankings, St. Mary’s has high-performing nephrology, pulmonology, and neurology & neurosurgery departments. www.stmarysofmichigan.org
Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs Medical CenterLocated in Saginaw, the Aleda E. Lutz VA hospital has 114 beds and serves veterans.www.saginaw.va.gov
Central Michigan University Healthcarethe Central Michigan university College of Medicine operates a research and training facility adjacent to Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw. www.synergymedical.org
Health Delivery, Inc.health Delivery, Inc. provides primary and dental care to underinsured patients in Saginaw County. www.healthdelivery.org
HEALTHCARE: healthcare systems
United Way of Saginaw CountyLocated in Saginaw, united Way of Saginaw County raises money and organizes volunteers for community improvement projects. www.unitedwaysaginaw.org
Saginaw County Commission on Agingthe Commission on Aging offers programs and facilities for older adults, such as Meals on Wheels and eleven senior centers throughout the county. www.saginawcounty.com/coa
Michigan Department of Human Servicesthe Michigan DhS offers food, healthcare, and income assistance. www.michigan.gov/dhs
HEALTHCARE: human services