Business
Portage is a vital, ever changing and resilient city offering businesses unmatched opportunity, significant comparative advantages and a creative and capable public sector partner. Whether starting, expanding or relocating your business, city administration is dedicated to assisting you.
Advantages of Doing Business in Portage
- A strategic location half way between Detroit and Chicago
- Crossroads of two major interstates - I-94 and US 131
- Convenient access to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
- Wide variety of shopping, dining and consumer services
- Largest regional retail center in southwest Michigan - Crossroads Mall
- Disposable income higher than the national average
- Highly educated local workforce
- Available developable property
- Modern and extensive infrastructure and amenities throughout the community
- Very low municipal tax rate
- Diverse and affordable housing opportunities
- Over 2,000 acres of park and recreational space
- Strong regional healthcare system - Borgess & Bronson hospitals
- Low crime rate and nationally accredited Public Safety services
- Award-winning public schools
- Professional and experienced government service