Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU), a private, nonprofit corporation, has received international acclaim for its role as the economic development arm for the city of Battle Creek.
BCU is an enduring alliance of public, private and community leaders, guiding the nation’s first and most successful base conversion into Michigan’s largest modern industrial park - the 3,000-acre Fort Custer Industrial Park. Today the Fort Custer Industrial Park is home to more than 80 companies, employing more than 13,600 people.
BCU is unique in its ability to provide generous local investment incentives, which are independent from those provided by the State of Michigan. In 2018, BCU adopted a new strategic plan which identifies five key growth sectors: automotive; aviation & defense; food & beverage; logistics; and energy storage.
134,386 (Calhoun County)
51,262
(Battle Creek)
39,475 $ (2018)
63,302
(Calhoun County)
23,638
(Battle Creek)
Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Aviation / Aerospace, Defense / Security, Energy, Food / Beverage Processing, Warehousing / Distribution / Logistics
List of European Companies who have already invested
| Name | Industry | No. of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Rosler Metal Finishing USA LLC (Germany) | Metal Finishing Equipment & Accessories | 103 |
| Bleistahl North America (Germany) | Automotive Industry | 63 |
| Geislinger Corporation (Austria) | Manufacturer of Couplings and Dampers | 37 |
| BASF Toda America Inc. (Germany) | Cathode Materials for Li-ion Batteries | 35 |
| C.A. Picard, Inc. (Germany) | Steel Plates/Wear Parts | 25 |