Belleville was established in 1905, a lakeside village at the Western edge of Wayne County. Today, the City of Belleville is still a serene community, now perched strategically at the edge of one of North America's most important metropolitan areas.

Located only a few miles from several main highways, including 1-94,1-275 and US-23, and just minutes from MetroAirport. Belleville has much to offer anyone seeking opportunity and a superior quality of life.

Well-groomed residential neighborhoods present blends of grand turn-of-the-century homes and tasteful newer dwellings. Children and adults aliketake free advantage of the inviting parks and open spaces sprinkled about the City.

The heart and soul of any community is a bustling Downtown. The Downtownl Business District is alive, filled with diverse restaurants, unique shops and service enterprises.
The community enthusiastically supports and patronizes the shopping district and its merchants. Civic pride bursts throughout the year with popular events like the National Strawberry Festival, the Venetian Days Boat Parade, a free concert series and special holiday celebrations and monthly events.

Belleville is unique in its ability to encourage and invite industrial development without compromising the local quality of life. Well-planned industrial sites are readily available for both new ventures and expansion of established projects. The City offers several stimulating and effective programs specifically aimed at facilitating development