2025/26 Business of the Year:
CROSS GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC
Founded in 1970 by Terry Cross, Cross General Contracting has grown into a company of 62 dedicated professionals committed to building and managing construction projects throughout Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula. Our mission is to successfully complete every project with a high level of customer satisfaction while fostering strong, positive relationships with our suppliers and subcontractors.
We conduct our business with integrity, honesty, and fairness in every interaction. We value the trust our clients place in us and are committed to guiding them through each stage of the construction process. As a family-owned and operated company, we take pride in our craftsmanship and remain dedicated to upholding our long-standing reputation for excellence.
Our employees are central to our success. We believe that when our people thrive, our business thrives. We are committed to cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and empowering workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. By promoting teamwork and encouraging collaboration, we recognize that our greatest achievements are the result of working together. Our employees are not just part of the company—they are the company—and we are dedicated to investing in their growth, well-being, and long-term success.
HALL CONTRACTING
Hall Contracting Inc., established in 1984, is a family-owned father-and-son construction firm with offices in Munising and Marquette. With a team of approximately 20 employees, the company delivers a diverse portfolio of projects across the retail, restaurant, hospitality, multi-family and institutional sectors, alongside high-end residential construction.
The firm’s portfolio reflects its comprehensive capabilities, including general contracting, design-build services, construction management, and in-house CAD detailing—allowing for seamless coordination from concept through project delivery. Hall Contracting has successfully executed projects for both private clients and publicly funded initiatives at the state and federal levels.
A consistent emphasis on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail is evident across all project types, from custom homes, retail, restaurant, hospitality, multi-family and institutional sectors l to complex, large-scale developments. The company also integrates sustainable building practices, incorporating green construction methods and LEED-focused standards to enhance long-term performance and value.
Past Recipients
2024/25 Munising Visitors Bureau
2023/24 Ramsey Companies
2022/23: Timber Products
2021/22: Munising Memorial Hospital
2020/21: Madigan’s Ace Hardware
2019/20: No award - COVID
2018/19: Peoples State Bank
2017/18: Bowerman Funeral Home
2016/17: Hiawatha Communications
2015/16: ALTRAN - Alger Transit Authority
2014/15: Neenah Paper
2013/14: Nebel & Nebel Law Office
2012/13: VanLandschoot & Sons
2011/12: Pictured Rocks Cruises
