Relocation Info

Saginaw County is the center of agriculture, commerce, and industry in east central Michigan encompassing 814 square miles of rich agricultural land, woodlands, and waterways. Well-kept neighborhoods and housing, vast industrial complexes, diverse shopping centers, complete commercial airport facilities, excellent schools and colleges, quality medical facilities, and attractive civic buildings and facilities compliment the abundant natural features. An energetic, optimistic and hardworking population is at the heart of this forward looking community.

GEOGRAPHY

Saginaw is located in the Saginaw Valley right on the Saginaw River in east-central Michigan. The Saginaw Bay arm of Lake Huron is about 18 miles north of Saginaw.

CLIMATE

Continental climate with average temperatures ranging from 0º to 95º F. The average annual precipitation totals 33 inches of rainfall and 44 inches of snowfall. The mean relative humidity is 73% to 83%.

ECONOMY AND EMPLOYMENT

The local economy is primarily based on manufacturing, health care services, retailing, real estate, insurance, banking, construction, tourism and wholesale and service industries.

For current information about employment opportunities, contact Michigan Works!, 1600 N. Michigan, Rm. 400, Saginaw, MI 48602, 989-754-1144 or visit their website at http://www.michiganworks.com.

GOVERNMENT

Click www.saginawcounty.com for more information on Saginaw County.
Information about the government policies and procedures of the communities in Saginaw County can be obtained from:

TAXES

Property tax rates may fluctuate yearly and vary according to location of residence. For information, contact the city or township assessor's office.

DRIVER LICENSES

State driver licenses may be obtained from the Michigan Secretary of State. Offices in the area include:

4212 Dixie Highway, Saginaw, MI 48601 (989-777-4780)
477 N. Main, Frankenmuth, MI 48734 (989-652-8002)
4404 Bay Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603 (989-790-0660)
115 S. Saginaw St., St. Charles, MI 48655 (989-865-8352)

HOUSING

Browse the Chamber's online directory for a listing of realtors and builders who are members of the Chamber of Commerce or call us at 989-752-7161 for a list of referrals.

UTILITIES

RUBBISH COLLECTION

Contact the Mid Michigan Waste Authority (989-781-9555)

WATER	(989)
Birch Run	624-9856	Saginaw Twp.	791-9880
Bridgepost Twp.	777-0974	St. Charles Village	865-8287
Buena Vista Twp.	754-6536	Swan Creek Twp.	865-6251
Frankenmuth	652-9901	Thomas Twp.	781-0150
City of Saginaw	759-1450	Zilwaukee	755-0931
NATURAL GAS & ELECTRIC
Consumers Energy 2400 Weiss Saginaw, MI 48602 1-800-477-5050

BANKS

The community has a variety of banking institutions, including national banks, locally-owned banks, and credit unions.  In order to transfer credit information, ask your present banker for assistance. For a list of financial institutions that belong to the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, browse our online membership directory or call us at 989-752-7161 for a list of referrals.

New checking accounts may take 10 working days to open. Some grocery stores will not cash out of town checks. New residents may need traveler's checks, cash and/or credit cards.