Companies are choosing Battle Creek because of the size of our immediate workforce, and that of surrounding communities. Employers in the area are able to pull from an approximate workforce of 750,000 people, who are part of a population of over 1.9 million within a one-hour commute. As you can see, our convenient location isn't just about great logistics for goods and services, but also connects us to a large workforce. You can download a recent Labor Force report here (PDF).