Pure Opportunity
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD, INVEST IN A STATE THAT ALREADY HAS
From the COVID-19 vaccine to the future of mobility, Michigan is where history is made.
It started with the assembly line, the creation of the 5-day work week and the automobile. Next came a manufacturing revolution that forever changed the way the world moved and did business. Today, Michigan's business environment is stronger than ever. With top companies investing and expanding across the state, there's never been a better time to make your mark in the land of Pure Opportunity.
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Michigan: The Power of Pure Opportunity
Michigan is where America's most innovative companies are shaping the future. Discover the power of Pure Opportunity and seize your success in its most concentrated form.
THE COMPLETE END-TO-END SOLUTION
As a top 10 state for R&D and innovation, Michigan has the ideal ecosystem and workforce to scale businesses all the way from ideation to production and distribution — creating unmatched opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive.
LOW COST OF DOING BUSINESS
Michigan has a low 6% corporate income tax, 4.25% personal income tax, and 6% sales tax, making it one of the most affordable states to do business in the nation.
SUPERIOR SIZE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN
In addition to proximity to suppliers, customers, and other like-minded businesses, Michigan is located within 500 miles of half the U.S. and Canadian population, providing your business with unparalleled access to the market.
SUSTAINABILITY DRIVES SUCCESS
Michigan is the first state in the Midwest to commit to carbon neutrality by 2050. We're ranked lowest in the nation for susceptibility to most major climate threats, reducing the risk of costly disruptions and downtime.
WORKING HARD IS IN OUR DNA
Michigan has a diverse bench of world-class talent with a tenacious Midwestern work-ethic that goes all out — all day, every day. You'll find it across our entire workforce from our skilled trades to our #1 engineering talent pool.
What Michigan has is what a lot of other places don’t — a chance to live in a great town or a great state and be part of a global development community and also have a great quality of life. I think that’s rare, and that’s exciting.
MEDC: YOUR PERSONAL BUSINESS CONCIERGE
Whether that’s investing or expanding in Michigan, identifying investment-ready sites or getting plugged into a world-class talent pipeline — we'll make it happen.
THE PREMIUM QUALITY-OF-LIFE PACKAGE COMES STANDARD
Enjoy year-round activities with four gorgeous seasons. Explore diverse cities with world-class cuisine and cultural institutions. When you live and work in Michigan, the fully loaded life is yours for the taking.
LIVE THE GOOD LIFE. FOR LESS.
Michigan ranks in the top 5 most affordable states in the nation and offers an award-winning lifestyle complete with ideal work-life balance, thriving communities, top universities and more.
Affordable Housing
We keep the American dream within reach.
Lower Taxes
Put more money toward what matters most.
Affordable Healthcare
Benefit from our network of affordable, quality providers.
Work-Life Balance
Unmatched Pure Michigan lifestyle.