Michigan is historically defined by the automotive industry, but serves as the global headquarters for several major corporations across various sectors:
* **General Motors & Ford Motor Company:** Two of the "Big Three" automakers are headquartered in Detroit and Dearborn, respectively. * **Stellantis North America:** The North American operations of the automotive conglomerate (formerly Chrysler/FCA) are based in Auburn Hills. * **Dow Inc.:** One of the world's largest chemical manufacturers, headquartered in Midland. * **Kellanova & WK Kellogg Co:** Both descended from the historic Kellogg Company, headquartered in Battle Creek, known as the "Cereal City." * **Amway:** A massive multi-level marketing company headquartered in Ada. * **Stryker Corporation:** A major medical technologies firm based in Kalamazoo. * **Whirlpool Corporation:** A multinational manufacturer of home appliances headquartered in Benton Harbor. * **Rocket Mortgage / Rocket Companies:** The largest retail mortgage lender in the U.S., headquartered in downtown Detroit.