The area's malls, shopping centers, downtown business districts, supermarkets, gift shops, and boutiques offer an unlimited variety of products and services. Consumer-oriented retail businesses play a significant role in our local economy. Throughout the year many of the business districts, shopping centers, and malls in the area sponsor a variety of interesting events. For those shoppers who work up a hearty appetite, there are a wide variety of restaurants to satisfy every taste and budget. This includes fast food outlets for those in a hurry to leisurely, fine dining.
Menus range from elegant American cuisine to ethnic dishes and also include traditional favorites.
An extensive array of business and resident services is also offered by area businesses. Over 130 industries are located in the area. In addition, a number of firms have established their corporate headquarters here. These firms provide hundreds of jobs to residents and generate substantial tax dollars for local municipalities. The area is blessed with a solid and diverse business mix, including light manufacturing, retail and wholesale, financial, medical, applied technology, construction, and more.