MICHIGAN — Two long-standing, family-run Michigan companies have been recognized among the nation’s most sought-after workplaces.
A survey of more than 3,000 job seekers by financial media firm MarketBeat ranked Doud’s Market on Mackinac Island and George Jerome & Company of Detroit among the top family-owned businesses Americans want to work for.
Doud’s Market, founded in 1884, is the oldest family-owned grocery store in the country. Now in its fourth generation, it continues serving Mackinac Island with year-round operations that blend tradition and modernization.
George Jerome & Company, founded in 1828, is Michigan’s oldest continuously operating firm. Based in Detroit, the engineering and construction company helped shape major landmarks like the Renaissance Center.
MarketBeat founder Matt Paulson said family-owned companies often attract workers seeking stability, loyalty, and a sense of belonging beyond quarterly profits.