Spectacular Countryside

Continuing Investment

Star of the West builds more capacity to its flour manufacturing process.

Fun Town

Fun for all ages -- young and not so young.

Blockbuster Special Events

Dozens of events year round including Frankenmuth Auto Fest's Big Block Party that entertains 1000's each September.

Robust Tourism Industry

Hundreds of thousands visit Michigan's Little Bavaria each year.

Successful Business Climate

Frankenmuth Insurance employs more than 700 employees at their corporate headquarters.

A Winning Community

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Home Sweet Home

Quality affordable housing from apartment and townhouse to bungalow, ranch and new-built.

Stable and Secure

A good environment for living, working and playing.

Family Centered

Family is a priority.

Awesome Schools

Known throughout Michigan for high academic standards.

A World-Wide Destination

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Walkable Neighborhoods

Along tree-lined neighborhoods, the vibrant Downtown or the refreshing Riverwalk.

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Frankenmuth Business News

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About Us

The City of Frankenmuth celebrated its 50th Anniversary as a City on October 1, 2009. In the past fifty years, City leadership has helped grow Frankenmuth from a self-sufficient village in eastern Saginaw County to one of Michigan's premier tourism destinations. Working closely with the business community, the City continues to support economic development initiatives with development-friendly policies and funding, providing a good environment for business start-ups, expansions and general growth.

Frankenmuth Economic Development Corporation

The City’s commitment to development of a long-range economic plan supported the creation of, the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in 1999. The EDC focuses on the non-residential areas of the City of Frankenmuth and areas within the Urban Limit Line, a unique area defined by the Frankenmuth City Township Master Growth Plan. The EDC removes obstacles for businesses looking to invest in Frankenmuth.

The Frankenmuth Downtown Development Authority

In the mid 1980’s, the City of Frankenmuth created a Downtown Development Authority to provide for the economic well-being of its commercial core. Enabled by Michigan Public Act 197 of 1975, the DDA is empowered to plan, implement and promote economic growth within its district. The downtown development district includes the development-ready areas of Main Street (M83) and Weiss Street.

Office Location

Development Services for the City of Frankenmuth are provided by sister organizations, the Downtown Development Authority and the Economic Development Corporaton. Our office is located in Frankenmuth City Hall at 240 W. Genesee Street, in Frankenmuth.

Frankenmuth City Government

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary on October 1, 2009, the City of Frankenmuth is proud of its position as economic center, community center and hometown. With an effective and stable city government, a strong relationship with neighboring Frankenmuth Township and good communications between elected leaders, business leaders and residents, Frankenmuth maximizes all of its resources offering many opportunities to its residents not usually found found in cities with a population slightly less than 5000.