Professional & Corporate Services

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Professional Corporate Services

Companies choose Michigan to headquarter because the talent and math both work. We're home to expertise across technology, cybersecurity and professional services. With a cost of living well below the national average and state and local partners invested in companies' success past the decision to locate here, the day-one advantages only continue to grow.

Michigan has more than 617,000 workers in professional and corporate services industries.

Michigan is home to 13 Fortune 500 companies and 25 Fortune 100 companies.

Michigan’s professional and corporate services talent costs 14% less than the national average.

Michigan’s professional and business services sector added more than 7,000 jobs from 2020 to 2025, growing 4.1%.

OVD Insurance grows its headquarters in Grand Rapids

After doubling in size over five years, OVD Insurance chose downtown Grand Rapids for the next phase of its growth. The independent insurance brokerage announced in 2025 that it would invest more than $12 million in a new headquarters and create at least 131 jobs. The company pointed to Michigan’s ability to attract and retain world-class talent as a key factor in the decision.

Professional and Corporate Services Success Stories

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Loren Townes, Jr. of Ann Arbor SPARK

As director of entrepreneurial services at Ann Arbor SPARK, Loren is contributing to Michigan’s business community and inspiring resilience with his life story

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Success Story

iMBranded

A Troy-based Corporate Identity Services company providing branded furniture, fixtures and environmental graphic products for clientele across Michigan and the United States receives MEDC support through the SSBCI 2.0 Collateral Support Program

Perrigo

Self-care leader Perrigo brings new headquarters to Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile but has had a presence in west Michigan since the company was founded in 1887.

Top Professional and Corporate Services Companies in Michigan

The Michigan Opportunity Podcast

Michigan’s strong talent and robust business climate is highlighted in several episodes of The Michigan Opportunity Podcast. Now in its sixth season, host Ed Clemente has been joined by several guests specializing in professional, corporate, and financial services. Click on the episode links to the right and listen to insightful conversations and hear about new, emerging global trends.

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Living in Michigan

Michigan’s attractive business climate is surpassed only by its natural beauty and active lifestyle. With four seasons, 11,000 lakes and the country’s longest freshwater coastline, Michigan offers ample opportunities to enjoy all kinds of recreational activities. We also have the lowest cost of living of any state in the Midwest. When it comes to living and doing business, nothing compares to Pure Michigan.

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Michigan is an Industry Leader

Mobility and Automotive Manufacturing

Michigan is the past, present and future of the global automotive industry.

Engineering Design and Development

As the world leader in automotive and mobility R&D, Michigan is driving the next generation of industry innovation.

Professional and Corporate Services

Companies continue to choose Michigan to locate their headquarters and businesses, tapping into the concentration of talent available for professional and corporate services industries.

Advanced Manufacturing

Michigan is building on its rich manufacturing heritage and technological know-how to develop the innovative, high-tech products of the future.

Life Sciences & Medical Devices

Michigan’s manufacturing prowess and core of world-class medical device companies make the state a top tier location for medical device development and manufacturing.

Tech

Michigan is leading the way in developing innovative solutions for protecting the security of systems and people across the state, country and world.

Semiconductor

Home to the largest producer of polysilicon in the U.S., Michigan’s ability to support the semiconductor industry extends from being the global epicenter of the automotive industry.

Advanced Energy

From the manufacturing of electric vehicle charging stations to solar panels and wind turbines, Michigan is a national leader in advanced energy investments.

Professional & Corporate Services

The Michigan Opportunity Podcast

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