Niles, Ohio

The City of Niles, located in the southwestern corner of the state, boasts a history dating back more than 300 years. Niles is known as "The City of Four Flags" because four nations have controlled the area at different points in its 300 year history. This history is evident not only in the City's pride in being the oldest community in Michigan, but also in the neighborhoods, museums, downtown, and antique shops. Public buildings also provide evidence of the City's history, including City Hall and the Carnegie Library, which is now home to the Chamber of Commerce.

Niles offers residents and visitors many types of indoor and outdoor recreation activities. Opportunities for fishing, hunting, canoeing, hiking, and cross-country skiing abound. Organized sports such as baseball, softball, and soccer leagues and individual activities such as the Niles Triathlon provide athletic recreation. Community celebrations include the Historic St. Joseph Re-enactment Rendezvous, Niles Riverfest, and the Four Flags Area Apple Festival.

Four industrial corridors are home to more than 100 manufacturers with 4,200 employees. Bertrand Crossing, a new technical park, contains 86 acres in Phase I and is the home of high tech plastics and metal machining manufacturers. Lake Michigan College has built a 30,000 square foot facility in Bertrand Crossing to provide state-of-the-art training for industry.