Business & Industry

Rooted in manufacturing and agriculture , Hillsdale County serves major markets with a mix of industries producing molded plastics, wood products, textiles, paper and food products, and medical and automotive components. Warehousing, product distribution, and test facilities are also part of the industrial mix. Agricultural commodities such as soybeans, corn, and wheat are the main products grown and sold. Over 1,000 agriculturally-related enterprises in Hillsdale County produce beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, vegetables and fruits, perennials, and forest products. Because of its central location between Detroit and Chicago; proximity to US-12, M-99, US-127, I-69, and I-80; and favorable business climate for manufacturing and agriculture, these sectors will continue to be driving forces in Hillsdale County’s economy.

Hillsdale, Litchfield, Camden, Jonesville, and Reading all have developed industrial parks served by modern infrastructure, some with access to high-speed internet. Throughout the county, you will also find clusters of industrial activity in places like Pittsford, Osseo, North Adams, and Waldron.