The city of Battle Creek is located in South West Michigan. Located in the city is the world headquarters for the Kellogg Company. Battle Creek is also home to the Michigan Air National Guard. Fort Custer Industrial Park is located in the heart of Battle Creek and it is the largest modern industrial park in Michigan

Battle Creek is the largest city in Calhoun County, supported by a diverse economic base which includes, in addition to cereal, everything from steel production and auto-parts manufacturing to medical electronics and intelligence supplies. It is also headquarters to several large corporations.