Why Franchise in Monroe, Michigan?
Establish Your Business in a Dynamic Community
Monroe is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade. The city's strategic location along the banks of the River Raisin and proximity to Lake Erie enhance its appeal for businesses and residents alike. The local economy is supported by a mix of large international corporations and entrepreneurial small businesses.
The area's top employers span multiple sectors, providing a broad client base for staffing services:
- Healthcare: ProMedica Regional Hospital Monroe employs approximately 1,600 individuals.
- Energy: DTE Energy has a significant presence with around 530 employees.
- Manufacturing: La-Z-Boy Incorporated, headquartered in Monroe, contributes to the local economy with 522 employees.
- Education: Monroe Public Schools serve the community with a workforce of about 1,000.
Monroe, MI business highlights
Diverse Economy: Key industries include manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade.
Strategic Location: Situated along major transportation routes with access to Michigan's only port on Lake Erie.
Skilled Workforce: Over 71,000 people employed, with a significant number in production and administrative roles.
Business-Friendly Environment: The Economic Development Corporation actively promotes growth and employment stability.
$39 million estimated temp staffing market size (2023)
3.29% estimated temp staffing penetration
About You
Who is an ideal Spherion Staffing franchise owner candidate?
What skills and traits does the ideal Spherion franchise candidate possess? After more than 65 years of franchising, here are the character traits, leadership skills, and business expertise we expect our franchise candidates to demonstrate:
- Sufficient operating capital or the ability to obtain operating funds from a verifiable source
- At least 5 years' experience leading and developing a team or teams in areas of:
- Customer development, service and support
- Sales and prospect identification and activities
- Managing a P&L, basic accounting principals, accounts receivables management and delivery of compensation recommendations and guidance
- Personal experience in sales and market development including new business prospecting, sales calling, consultative selling skills, business negotiation skills and responding to bid opportunities
- At least 3 years' experience recruiting, hiring and developing team members to manage role-specific responsibilities and demonstrate criteria-based results
- Personal residence within your desired market
- A strong desire to contribute to your community; involvement in civic and community business organizations
- Confident speaking and presentation skills
If this sounds like you, read more about franchising with Spherion Staffing. Then, contact Dan Brunell to get started on your Spherion path to franchise ownership!
Become a Spherion Business Owner.
When you're ready to start your franchising journey with Spherion, text, call, or email Dan to ask how you can become part of our franchise community.
Dan Brunell
Regional Vice President of Franchise Development
Dan’s background as a senior executive in the staffing industry and founder of a top franchise brokerage equips him with more than 30 years of experience helping prospective franchisees succeed.