Workforce

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Major Employers
Unemployment Rate

Major Employers

Business Name Type Approximate # Employees
Intier/Magna Automotive 650
Macy's Retail 539
St. Johns/Providence Park Hospital Health Care 500
Tower Automotive Automotive 340
Ikon Office Solutions, Inc. Document management 307
Paychex Payroll Management 300
Cooper-Standard Automotive Automotive 250
Michigan CAT Machinery/Power Systems 250
Caparo Vehicle Components, Inc. Automotive 250
CVS Michigan, LLC Distribution Center 250
ITC Holding, Inc. Electric Transmission 230
INCAT Engineering/IT 223
LifeTime Fitness Health   220
New Horizons Rehabilitation Services, Inc Vocational Rehabilitation 175
Brass Craft Manufacturing Manufacturing 170
Mahle Powertrain, Inc. Automotive 165
Autodesk Software Developer 160
Toyota-Boshoku America Automotive 160
FCI USA, Inc.  Power Connectors 130
Eberspaecher North America, Inc. Automotive 80
Government Employer    
City of Novi Municipal Services 280
Novi Community Schools Public Education 807
Walsh College Higher Education 100

 

Unemployment Rate (Percent)

City

Jul 2007

Aug 2007

Sep 2007

Oct 2007

Nov 2007

Dec 2007

Jan 2008

Feb 2008

Mar 2008

Apr 2008

May 2008

Jun 2008

Average

Novi, Michigan*

4.3

4.0

4.1

3.8

3.8

4.1

4.2

3.9

4.2

3.5

4.6

5.1

4.1

Canton Township, Michigan*

3.1

2.8

2.7

2.8

2.7

2.7

2.8

2.6

2.7

2.4

3.1

3.4

2.8

Farmington Hills, Michigan*

5.7

5.3

5.5

5.1

5.1

5.5

5.5

5.1

5.6

4.6

6.0

6.7

5.5

Portage, Michigan*

4.7

3.9

4.0

3.6

3.7

3.9

4.2

4.1

4.2

3.5

4.7

5.2

4.1

Rochester Hills, Michigan*

3.9

3.6

3.8

3.5

3.5

3.8

3.8

3.6

3.8

3.2

4.2

4.7

3.8

Troy, Michigan*

5.9

5.5

5.7

5.3

5.3

5.7

5.7

5.3

5.8

4.8

6.3

7.0

5.7

Wyoming, Michigan*

6.9

6.0

6.0

5.5

5.7

6.0

6.3

6.5

6.3

5.4

6.9

7.3

6.2

Michigan*

8.0

6.9

6.9

6.7

6.8

7.4

7.8

7.8

7.9

6.6

8.3

8.7

7.5

National**

4.7

4.7

4.7

4.8

4.7

5.0

4.9

4.8

5.1

5.0

5.5

5.5

5.0

Source:
*  Michigan.gov (Michigan Labor Market Information)
** U.S. Department of Labor

 

 

 

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Testimonials
Logo - The Art InstituteThe Art Institute of Michigan
Novi was our first location choice to open our new college campus because of the positive business environment, vibrant diverse and growing community, and overall access to a multitude of other communities within SE Michigan. In addition, Novi’s strong commitment to education made the partnership an easy decision. We are happy to be located in beautiful Novi and enjoy the many community benefits
     -- Ted Blashak, President,
        The Art Institute of Michigan

Logo - Toyota BoshokuToyota Boshoku
Toyota Boshoku America is proud to have recently invested more than $10 million in Novi and bringing many more high-paying research & development jobs. Novi is centrally located to Toyota and GM’s Engineering centers and a world-class International airport. Novi is a culturally diverse city that is friendly to our team members. This also affords us the availability of experienced and knowledgeable people. Novi leaders respond quickly to our team at Toyota Boshoku America and provide a true center for partnerships and collaboration that make us proud to be part of the fabric of the great state of Michigan. We are proud to call Novi our home base for research and development in the Americas.
     -- Warner Allen,
        Toyota Boshoku America

Logo - ITCITC Transmission Corporation
I would tell anyone if you're locating an office and you get the chance to meet the people from Novi and you get to do business here, you're going to stay.
     -- Joe Welch, President and CEO,
        ITC Transmission Corp.

Logo - General FiltersGeneral Filters
In terms of shopping and restaurants and the things people look for in a community, Novi is really second to none. The housing is beautiful, the school district is known for being exceptional… so in terms of people not familiar with the area, moving to Novi would be one of the best choices they could make.
     -- John Redner, Owner,
        General Filters

Logo - Walsh CollegeWalsh College
We have been here now about 15 years and I have to tell you the business, the civic, and the educational opportunities here are phenomenal. We have never seen such a tight network of cooperation between government, education, and business as we do here.
     -- Stephanie Bergeron, President,
        Walsh College

Logo - RyderRyder Systems, Inc.
I think Novi showed the most interest, the most initiative, the most desire to have us locate here. The City was one of the keys to our success.
     -- Tom Jones, Senior Vice President,
        Ryder System, Inc.