Michigan is Investment Ready
SIGHTSEEING WHILE SITE SELECTING? WE WON'T TELL.
MEDC is your personal concierge for securing investment-ready sites in Michigan.
Combine a top-ranked workforce, favorable tax structure, welcoming communities and a world-class work-life balance with an affordable cost of living and you have Pure Opportunity. Michigan delivers on the infrastructure and investment-ready sites to support high-growth business investment across industry sectors.
Hi, I'm Ann Marie!
Michigan is booming with opportunity, talent and innovation. It's a place where companies are choosing to expand and there’s nothing I’d love more than to introduce you to all our state has to offer.
If your clients are looking for a top destination to invest, grow and thrive, I’m your person to help make that happen in Michigan. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time.
Ann Marie Stafford
Site Selector Engagement Director
stafforda@michigan.org
(517) 648-8374
WORLD CLASS TALENT. BUILT IN MICHIGAN.
With the #1 engineering workforce in the nation, plus a robust network of skilled-trade professionals, Michigan's talent brings a tenacious Midwestern work-ethic to every job. And thanks to our renowned universities, technical colleges and customized workforce training programs, our pipeline of top-tier talent will never run dry.
THE WORLD DEPENDS ON MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGY.
Ever since the first car rolled off the assembly line, our state has been developing, testing and deploying technologies the future depends on. From next-generation mobility solutions to advanced manufacturing, Michigan is the state that boldly drives the world forward.
The talent in Michigan (and Detroit) is incredible. You have phenomenal grit and determination, and we have found that these are hard workers hungry to innovate.
MICHIGAN HAS IT ALL. AND THEN SOME.
Michigan is a leader in advancing sustainable energy solutions across the state. Plus, with an ideal location within 500 miles of half the U.S. and Canadian population, your project will have unparalleled access to market.
Utilities
Our rates are some of the lowest in the nation.
Sustainability
Michigan is the first state in the Midwest to commit to carbon neutrality by 2050.
Stable Climate
#1 in low susceptibility to major climate threats.
Global Access
Direct connection to the Canadian market.
AWARD WINNING LIFESTYLE.
Travel and lifestyle magazines consistently name Michigan as one of the best states to live and work thanks to our affordable cost of living, top university and hospital systems, and thriving communities.