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In the heart of World War II, Spicer Group worked to predict and brace against inevitable flooding in the Sagniaw, Mich., area, obtained grants for clean up after the floods and assisted the community in implementing improvements to prevent future damage from floods. During the 1950s, the company prepared local subdivisions for development, from surveying and platting to constructing water, wastewater and drainage systems. In 1997, Spicer Group merged with EDI in St. Johns, Mich., expanding the service area. Today, Spicer Group offers are community planning, transportation, electrical, utilities and water, wastewater and watershed management. The company employs more than 140 people and is headquartered in Saginaw, with offices in Detroit, Marquette, St. Johns and Caro, Mich.

Spalding DeDecker Associates is a consulting civil engineering and surveying company. It offers a range of engineering services to public and private clients. Founded in 1954, SDA is an employee-owned business with more than 125 professionals on staff. Some of the company s services include site development, feasibility studies, utility design, structural engineering, bridge design, sewer operations, flow monitoring and security assessments. Spalding DeDecker Associates operates three offices in Michigan, including one in Rochester Hills, and another location in Cleveland.