City of Tecumseh

Municipal Government Servicesmytecumseh.org

The City of Tecumseh is a Michigan municipal government serving approximately 8,600 residents and 300+ businesses in Lenawee County through departments covering fire, police, public works, utilities, parks, and economic development, with a tech platform spanning InvoiceCloud, RecDesk, CivicWeb, and ArcGIS.

Company typePrivate
Founded1824
HeadquartersTecumseh, United States
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What City of Tecumseh does

The City of Tecumseh is a municipal government entity established in 1824, serving approximately 8,600 residents and 300+ businesses in Lenawee County, southeast Michigan. It operates through multiple departments — Fire, Police, Public Works, Utilities, Parks & Recreation, Building Services, Economic Development, and the Downtown Development Authority — delivering core public services including public safety, water and wastewater utilities, waste and recycling collection, parks management across 350+ acres, building permits and inspections, cemetery services, and a 600-seat performing arts theater (Tecumseh Center for the Arts). Ancillary operations include the Market on Evans farmers market venue and a commercial real estate portfolio (flex warehouse space, downtown retail, medical offices).

The city's technology stack consists of integrated third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: InvoiceCloud for online bill payment (utilities, taxes, permits), RecDesk for parks and recreation bookings, CivicWeb for public meeting agendas and minutes, ArcGIS for the Tecumseh GIS information system, enotify and Lenawee County Code Red for community alerts, and Microsoft Translator for multilingual website access. Core technology investments include a citywide water meter replacement project and energy-efficiency upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant generating approximately $50,000+ in annual savings.

Revenue is generated through a mix of property taxes (including dedicated millages for streets and infrastructure), usage-based water and sewer utility fees, recurring and one-time business and permit licensing fees, rental income from city-owned commercial and event properties, and external grants from state, federal, and foundation sources. Significant grants in the dataset include $5 million from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for residential development, $425,000 for Standish Dam repair, and multiple smaller awards from MEDC, the State of Michigan DNR, Sage Foundation, USDA, and MACC. Distribution occurs across City Hall, department offices, an online portal, parks, the farmers market, the arts center, and economic development property listings, with the primary customer segments being residents, local businesses (including 110+ downtown specialty shops), visitors/tourists, and prospective developers.

City of Tecumseh firmographics

Firmographics

Name: City of Tecumseh
Legal name: City of Tecumseh
Website: https://mytecumseh.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1824
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: The City of Tecumseh is a Michigan municipal government serving approximately 8,600 residents and 300+ businesses in Lenawee County through departments covering fire, police, public works, utilities, parks, and economic development, with a tech platform spanning InvoiceCloud, RecDesk, CivicWeb, and ArcGIS.
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City of Tecumseh industry classification

Industry

Product category: Municipal Government Services
NAICS: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)
SIC: Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)
akta.pro primary industry: Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)
akta.pro secondary industries: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE)

Keywords

Municipal government services
Public safety services
Water and sewer utilities
Parks and recreation
Economic development

Where City of Tecumseh is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Tecumseh
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

City of Tecumseh business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

Property Taxes: General obligation bonds and property tax millage to fund city operations, streets, and infrastructure
Utility Fees: Water, sewer, and wastewater services billed to residents and businesses
Business Licensing: Annual/seasonal business licenses ($100) and permanent business licenses ($10)
Permits and Fees: Building permits, garage sale permits, zoning permits, and various development-related fees
Grants: State and federal grants for infrastructure, development, sustainability, and community programs
Commercial Property Rental: Rental income from Market on Evans and other city-owned commercial properties

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
One time/ perpetual license	Annual	Annual/Seasonal Business License
One time/ perpetual license	Multi-year contract	Permanent Business License
Subscription	Monthly	Downtown Commercial Space
Subscription	Monthly	Flex Warehouse Space
Unit Pricing	Monthly	Retail/Warehouse Space
Other	Pay-as-you-go	Match on Main Grant

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

City of Tecumseh product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The City of Tecumseh is a municipal government that provides essential public services to its residents and businesses, including public safety (police and fire), water and wastewater utilities, waste and recycling collection, building permits and inspections, business licensing, parks and recreation programs across 350+ acres, economic development support, and community events through the Downtown Development Authority. Services are delivered via City Hall, departmental offices, an online portal integrated with InvoiceCloud, RecDesk, and CivicWeb platforms, and physical facilities including the Tecumseh Center for the Arts and Market on Evans farmers market.

Product overview

City of Tecumseh operates a comprehensive municipal services platform delivered through its official website, offering residents and visitors access to government services, community programs, and civic engagement tools. The platform architecture consists of integrated third-party systems including Invoice Cloud for bill payments, RecDesk for Parks & Recreation, CivicWeb for public meeting management, and SurveyMonkey for community surveys. Core digital services encompass online permit applications, utility bill payment, community alerts, business directory, and economic development property listings. The city also operates physical facilities including Tecumseh Center for the Arts (a 600-seat performing arts theater), Market on Evans (farmers market venue), over 350 acres of parks, and municipal utilities infrastructure. The website serves as the primary digital interface for a community of over 8,600 residents and 300 businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Water & Sewer Services Municipal water distribution, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure management billed to residents and businesses of Tecumseh. Includes the citywide water meter replacement project for improved utility management accuracy.
Waste & Recycling Collection Garbage pickup, recycling programs, composting guidance, and yard waste collection services for residents of Tecumseh. Reduces landfill waste and supports environmental sustainability.
Building Permits & Inspections Permit application system covering building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pool, zoning, and right-of-way permits with online submission capabilities and inspection services for residents, contractors, and developers.
Business Licensing Annual or seasonal business licenses at $100 per year and permanent business licenses at $10, providing compliance authorization for businesses operating in Tecumseh.
Parks & Recreation Programs and Facility Rentals Recreation programs and facility booking services managed through the RecDesk platform across 350+ acres of parks, including event calendars, activity registrations, and pavilion reservations for residents and visitors.
Tecumseh Center for the Arts Performances Ticketed performing arts events at a nearly 600-seat theater hosting live shows, community performances, concerts, and theatrical productions available to the public through box office and online ticketing.
Market on Evans Pavilion and Event Rentals Farmers market venue at 213 N Evans Street open Saturdays May through October averaging 500 patrons per weekend, with pavilion rental available for private events.
Online Bill Payment Services Web-based portal powered by InvoiceCloud enabling residents and businesses to pay water bills, tax bills, and permit fees online at any time through the city's billing integration.
Community Alerts & Notifications Subscription-based email news alerts through the enotify system and emergency notifications through Lenawee County Code Red, providing weather, public safety, and city updates to residents.
Commercial and Industrial Property Leasing Economic development listings of available commercial, downtown, and industrial properties for lease or sale, including downtown commercial space at $1,050 per month, flex warehouse at $2,900 per month, retail warehouse at $0.90 per sq ft, the 50.5-acre former Tecumseh Products Site, and the 158-acre Tecumseh Business and Technology Campus.
Police Department Services Law enforcement, emergency response, dog licensing, and public safety services delivered to residents and visitors throughout Tecumseh under the leadership of Interim Chief Jeff Wright.
Fire Department Services Fire suppression, emergency response, and burn permit administration with one full-time firefighter on duty 24/7 under the leadership of Fire Chief Scot Long.

Quantifiable outcome

Recycling program reduces landfill waste and environmental contamination
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Companies that use City of Tecumseh

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

City of Tecumseh technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

City of Tecumseh partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Behavioral Health Consulting Partners of North America (BHCPNA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2023BHCPNA signed purchase agreement to develop a behavioral health solutions center at the former Herrick Hospital property. The facility will provide community-based mental health and substance use disorder services, with phase one offering adolescent inpatient and adult outpatient care. Projected to create up to 100 healthcare jobs.
Tecumseh Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2023Partnership with Tecumseh Public Schools to provide in-service training for staff and creation of a crisis team formed by trained and licensed professionals from the proposed behavioral health center.
Michigan Hospital Association (MHA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2023Collaborative partnership for referrals from nearby hospitals, providing relief to local hospital Emergency Departments by utilizing the behavioral health facility's certified professionals.
University of Michigan Medical SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2023Discussion to establish the proposed Tecumseh facility as a training site for fellowships in medicine and psychiatry, building a qualified workforce of licensed professionals.
Consumers EnergyminorOthersUtility provider offering rebate programs for energy efficiency upgrades and home energy assessments for Tecumseh residents.
Lenawee CountyminorOthersCounty partnership for Code Red weather and community notifications, recycling drop-off sites, and various shared services.
Tecumseh TownshipminorOthersAdjacent township with fire/rescue contract, burn permit coordination, and shared emergency services.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

City of Tecumseh competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

City of Marshall, Michigan: Historic small Michigan city with strong downtown tourism, active DDA, and a similar mix of municipal services, parks, and economic development programming.
City of Chelsea, Michigan: Small Michigan municipality with similar population base, active downtown events programming, and similar economic development profile including a hospital redevelopment track record.
City of Dexter, Michigan: Small Washtenaw County municipality of comparable population that competes in the same Ann Arbor-adjacent corridor for residents and small-business investment.
City of Adrian, Michigan: Adjacent Lenawee County seat with a comparable small-city service model, including municipal utilities, parks, DDA, and shared regional workforce dynamics with Tecumseh.
City of Monroe, Michigan: Larger Michigan city on the state's southern border operating the same set of municipal services (police, fire, utilities, DDA, parks) with similar revenue model structure.
City of Saline, Michigan: Small Michigan city located southwest of Ann Arbor with comparable population, full-service municipal operations, active DDA, and similar competitive dynamics with the Ann Arbor labor market.
City of Milan, Michigan: Small Michigan city of similar size operating full municipal services with an active DDA and economic development program in a competitive regional corridor.

Others

Michigan Municipal League: Statewide membership association of Michigan municipalities that provides policy advocacy, training, and shared services to cities including Tecumseh; comparable as an ecosystem/peer benchmarking organization.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC): State economic development agency that provides RRC certification, Match on Main grants, and the major $5M residential development grant that supports Tecumseh's growth pipeline.

Regional players

Lenawee County: County-level government partner sharing Code Red notifications, recycling drop-off sites, and joint purchasing, plus a Commission that has collaborated on the former Tecumseh Products purchase.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

City of Tecumseh compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

City of Tecumseh financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

City of Tecumseh leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

City of Tecumseh subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries10 records

City of Tecumseh funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

City of Tecumseh M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about City of Tecumseh

What does City of Tecumseh do?

Is City of Tecumseh a public or private company?

City of Tecumseh is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was City of Tecumseh founded?

City of Tecumseh was founded in 1824. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is City of Tecumseh based?

City of Tecumseh is headquartered in Tecumseh, United States, in the North America region.

How does City of Tecumseh make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Property Taxes are the primary driver. The others are utility Fees, business Licensing, permits and Fees, grants and commercial Property Rental.

Who are City of Tecumseh's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are City of Marshall, Michigan, City of Chelsea, Michigan, City of Dexter, Michigan, City of Adrian, Michigan, City of Monroe, Michigan, City of Saline, Michigan and City of Milan, Michigan. Others are Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Lenawee County is listed as a regional player.

Does City of Tecumseh have an API?

No public API is recorded for City of Tecumseh.

What industry is City of Tecumseh in?

City of Tecumseh's product category is Municipal Government Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIACAF, Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities), with a secondary code of BPAIACAI, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services. Its NAICS code is 221310 and its SIC code is 4941.