Manistee, Michigan

PROUDLY SERVING MICHIGAN SINCE 1962 WASHINGTON, MI • TRAVERSE CITY • EAST LANSING • ESCANABA m i p l a n n e r s . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 7 4 . 9 2 3 5 MAKING BENEFITS EASY BREEZY SUMMER IS A MORE RELAXING TIME FOR A PLAN EVALUATION PRODUCTS SERVICES • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life • Disability • Worksite • Retirement • Individual & Medicare Plans • 24/7 Claims Advocacy • Benefits 101 • HR Support • Online Enrollment • Wellness • Telemedicine • HRA, HSA, FSA City and about 30 miles north of Ludington, which are two of the nearest larger communities. Thad Taylor, City Manager for Manistee, knows that the history of the city adds to its charm. He recounts, “In the 1800s, it was a thriving mill town that was home to the most millionaires per capita in the United States because of its lumber and salt. The town’s natural resources continue to be one of its greatest assets. When you take in that heritage – we have a small-town feel, but we have lots of amenities. It’s a beautiful place to raise a family. There’s economic opportunity, as well as tremendous natural resources.” According to Ed Bradford, City CFO and Brownfield Administrator, “The city is a commerce hub because it’s the largest city along the coast between Traverse City and Ludington and holds about a quarter of Manistee County’s population. One of the main economic drivers continues to be manufacturing, with several large employers including Fab-Lite,