On Tuesday, Comerica Bank opened its collaboration and operations campus in Farmington Hills. The Great Lakes Campus which will accommodate approximately 2,100 employees.
The space, which now serves as the bank’s largest operations center providing comprehensive coverage nationwide, includes a newly constructed 21,000 square-foot connector that joins existing east and west buildings.
“As we are guided by our storied legacy of helping our customers and communities succeed, we also have a bold vision for our future,” says Megan Crespi, senior executive vice president and COO of Comerica Bank.
The 340,000-square foot office complex, located at 36455 Corporate Drive, first opened to colleagues in March 2024, with construction of the entire campus completed in July.
The campus offers collaborative workspaces for colleagues and customers, as well as advanced technology, an array of amenities, and ergonomic workstations.
The Great Lakes Campus functions as a micro-community, with each floor strategically designed with different color schemes and wall inscriptions to reflect Comerica’s core values and rich history as Michigan’s longest-standing bank.
The opening of GLC adds to the history of Comerica Bank, which celebrated the 175th anniversary of its founding on Aug. 17, and complements Comerica’s Michigan Market Headquarters in downtown Detroit.
According to Comerica, the Great Lakes Campus expands the bank’s relationships with community partners by offering additional, flexible spaces for engagements.
During the grand opening ceremony, Comerica recognized two community organizations, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan and CARES of Farmington Hills with donations to the organizations totaling $17,500 from Comerica Bank and Comerica Charitable Foundation.
Comerica also held Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan’s Industry Club Day at Comerica Bank on Aug. 20 as part of the festivities, which included career conversations, financial education and tours.
This spring, Comerica held its annual Shred Day on campus for the first time and collected a record 169,000 pounds of paper, along with recycling nearly 17,000 pounds of computer electronics. Donations received during the event generated a total of 28,000 meals.
Other features of the new campus include:
- Inclusive wellness rooms accessible to all employees and a fitness center to further enhance colleagues’ well-being.
- Sit-to-stand desks and color-changing lights that adjust based on meeting status and Tech Café.
- Multifunctional modern meeting options including traditional conference rooms, huddle rooms, think tanks, and office for the day spaces.
- A grab-and-go café by Plum Market that offers fresh produce, gourmet items, and a wide selection of natural and health-conscious products daily.
This year, Comerica Bank is celebrating 175 years of serving its communities, making it Michigan’s longest-serving bank. Comerica first opened its doors, Aug. 17, 1849, in Detroit during a time when all banks in the city were exclusive to the business community.
Comerica Bank states it is the largest bank employer in metro Detroit and has more than 4,300 employees (FTE) statewide. It also has one of the largest banking center networks in Michigan.
For more information, visit https://www.comerica.com/.
