The City of Wixom, located in Western Oakland County with a population of more than 17,000 remains a thriving community with a strong balance of high-quality neighborhoods, a diverse industrial base, and one of the more favorable tax climates in the region. Recognized as both a Redevelopment Ready Community by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and a One Stop Ready community by Oakland County, Wixom is known for its streamlined planning and development approach. The City is also a 2025 Main Street America Affiliate, underscoring its commitment to downtown revitalization. Conveniently situated just 12 miles from Oakland County International Airport, 24 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and 30 miles from downtown Detroit, Wixom offers excellent accessibility. Its residents benefit from strong schools, including Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, and community amenities such as the Civic Center complex, which features a performance plaza, illuminated fountain, new playgrounds, and event spaces. Outdoor recreation is abundant with the 300-acre Wixom Habitat nature preserve and nearby Proud Lake State Recreation Area offering trails, wildlife viewing, and year-round activities.

Wixom continues to grow its business community, now home to more than 1,000 businesses according to the MEDC, with employers ranging from advanced manufacturing to professional services. Long-standing companies such as Trijicon, Discraft, NGK, Rockwell Medical, and Majic Window are joined by new investment from firms like TYC Americas, Remora, and Renaissance Global Logistics. In addition, the City has seen a large investment in new housing options and commercial spaces, showing that no matter what you’re looking for – Wixom is the perfect place to call home.

City of Wixom Welcome Packet

Mayor
Patrick Beagle
Manager
Steven Brown – (248) 624-0894
Clerk
Crystal Opalko – (248) 624-0865

A string of small lakes cross the western portion of Oakland County. Commerce Township is one of the communities in the Lakes Area which is heavily wooded as well. Its winding roads around the lakes provide pleasant views of the scenery, and residents enjoy year-round lake and river recreation. This is primarily a residential community; however, the economic base of the Township began to expand in the 1980s as commercial and industrial parks were constructed. The extension of M-5 provides residents with major transportation access.  Additionally, there are many points for retail shopping to serve the residents. Proud Lake State Recreation Area occupies big parcels of the township.  Source: Oakland County Planning and Economic Development Services

Supervisor
Larry Gray  (248) 624-0110
Planning Director
David Campbell (248) 960-7050
Clerk
Melissa Creech (248) 960-7020

Located near the center of Oakland County, White Lake Township provides some of the very best summer and winter recreational areas, with new and older homes blending for a delightful community with very little industry. Hills, lakes, farms and forests comprise the White Lake’s character where large parcels are preserved as state recreation areas and a county park. Rural residential development and lake living is typical. White Lake Township is the site of innovation. Detroit Edison and several manufacturers have helped to promote the concept of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly amenities in homes being built in Brentwood, a golf course community. These homes feature highly efficient geothermal heating and cooling systems. This has been the first attempt in Michigan to promote the geothermal concept in a newly developing residential community. Oakland’s major east-west corridor, M-59, crosses the Township where most of the area’s commercial development has occurred. Source: Oakland County Planning and Economic Development Services

Supervisor
Rik Kowall    (248) 698-3300 ext. 6
Planning Director
Sean O’Neil  (248) 698-3300
Clerk
Anthony Noble  (248) 698-3300 x110

The business community of Union Lake, Michigan – is situated essentially along the Union Lake and Cooley Lake roads traffic corridors of four townships: Commerce, West Bloomfield, Waterford and White Lake. They all abut at Cooley Lake and Williams Lake roads.

Never a government unit, Union Lake has always been the name of a postal facility that took on a life of its own. Mail delivery to portions of Commerce, Waterford, White Lake and West Bloomfield townships were serviced by Union Lake.

In 1963, when Congress decreed zip codes could not cross governmental boundaries, Union Lake, 48387, became the zip code for post office box customers.

In the 1980’s, a Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce initiative brought together businesses and planners from the four townships who defined a Union Lake business district with common zoning and sign ordinances.