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Imlay City, located at the intersection I-69 and M-53 (the
"Gateway to the Thumb" area of Michigan), was named
after William Imlay, an eastern seaboard businessman who moved
to the area in 1828. The village was settled in 1870 when
the construction of the Port Huron and Lake Michigan Railway
was completed. The chief engineer of the railroad, Charles
Palmer, selected Imlay City as a likely produce market between
Lapeer and Capac. He then purchased 240 acres of land which
he surveyed and platted. Since the township was called Imlay,
he decided to name this site Imlay City.
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The city celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1970. Also
in that year a change was made from a village to a home rule
city form of government. Today, this eastern Lapeer County
community is home to several farming operations, the Eastern
Michigan Fair, commercial facilities and industries. The city
is continuing to grow and prosper as many people move into
the area. The area surrounding Imlay City is rich with agricultural
history. Many businesses and industries have seen the potential
for this area and have located here. Imlay City has retained
the best features of a small town, with an excellent educational
system and a friendliness that has remained constant through
the years.
Imlay City’s attitude toward growth is both progressive
and flexible, reflected in its real estate, and personal property
and business tax rates. It is also reflected in its policies,
programs, and municipal services.
Imlay City is home to specialty shops, restaurants, hotels
and professional offices. Our friendly, hometown spirit has
made this area a thriving community. The camaraderie of our
people, the diversity of our neighborhoods and our commitment
to quality of life have made Imlay City an excellent place
to raise a family and a great community in which to do business.
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Imlay City has a home
rule charter form of government which was put into operation
in December 29, 1970. The governing body of the City is made
up of seven commission members, one of whom is elected by the
commission as city mayor. Commissioners are elected on a staggered
basis, with the three candidates receiving the highest number
of votes elected for a four year term, and the candidate receiving
the fourth highest number of the votes elected for a term of
two years. The city manager, hired by the commission, is the
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The mission of Imlay City Community Schools is to continuously
develop a learning system committed to EXCELLENCE whereby
all students achieve the highest quality of learning beyond
their expectations.
WE BELIEVE... • Excellence is worth the investment.
• Learning is lifelong. • The basic values of honesty,
good citizenship, integrity and respect for others are essential
to becoming a productive citizen in a democracy. • Individual
differences are
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respected. • The partnership between school and community
is essential for all to become lifelong learners. • We
serve others’ best by offering our best.
The area’s economic, industrial, and residential growth
has given the Imlay City Community School District to the
opportunity provide outstanding academic and extracurricular
programs. The District’s location in Lapeer County on
Interstate 69, 35 miles east of Flint, 35 miles west of Port
Huron, and 50 miles north of Detroit, allows
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educational programs to incorporate many cultural and fine
arts activities.
Opportunities for academically talented students to enroll
in college and/or a university are offered through St. Clair
County Community College, Mott Community College, Baker College,
the University of Michigan-Flint, and Oakland University.
The Imlay City Community Schools offer the best educational
facilities in the area. Programs are provided for children
in preschool through grade 12. In addition, Imlay City Community
Schools is a satellite campus for St. Clair Community College,
where a variety of evening classes for high school students
and adults are offered. Advanced placement classes are available
through the Lapeer Interactive Television Educational System,
which links high school classrooms from all Lapeer County
schools.
Classes using technologically active learning are available
for all students, kindergarten through grade 12. All school
buildings have learning laboratories with advanced applications,
and visual basic offered at the high school level.
Public Act 25 of 1990 initiated the school improvement process
in the Imlay City Community School District. Through committee
input and needs surveys, goals for the district and buildings
were established. Since 1990, staff, students, parents, and
community members have worked together to achieve these goals.
It is with pride that the community, parents, and staff
of the Imlay City Community Schools offer students modern
facilities, technology enriched curriculum, a variety of fine
arts and cultural opportunities, and recreational activities.
For additional information about the Imlay City Community
Schools visit their web site at imlay.imlay.k12.mi.us.
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Through the generous
bequest of $1,600,000 from Zola Steele Lamb and husband Scott
Lamb, their dream of establishing a senior citizens facility
or hospital complex became a reality in 1986. The Lamb/Steele
Memorial Building, situated on approximately 2.4 acres on the
corner of Third Street and North Cedar, houses the Department
of Senior Activities and the Imlay City Health Center. The upper
level of the two-story, 20,000-sq. ft. building houses the senior
center and offers such services as meals on wheels, lunch programs,
and recreational facilities. A medical clinic on the lower level
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It is the mission of the Imlay City Area Chamber of Commerce
to promote economic development and civic pride by providing
business leadership and professional resources for the betterment
of our community.
The Imlay City Area Chamber of Commerce fully supports advancement
in commercial, industrial, agricultural, professional, civic
and general interest of the City of Imlay City and its trade
area.
The chamber preserves the competitive enterprises system of
business, creating a better understanding and appreciation of
the importance of the businessperson and a concern to solve
common problems in a spirit of good will. We help to promote
Imlay City and keep it a good place to work and live.
The Imlay City Area Chamber of Commerce actively participates
in numerous community events. Visitors, new residents and businesses
seeking information about the city are always welcomed throughout
the year.
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