Why Michigan
Why Michigan?
Michigan keeps the world moving. Today our manufacturing heritage pairs perfectly with our innovative spirit and talented workforce. This creates unmatched opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive in our state.
Top 10
State for Business (Area Development)
#1
Concentration of engineering talent in the Nation
#6
State for business as ranked by CNBC
#4
Overall affordability
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MEDC is 1 of only 2 state EDOs to receive AEDO accreditation
#1
Auto Industry in the Nation (Business Facilities)
Every Step of the Way
Team Michigan: Here to Help You Succeed
When you choose Michigan, you get the whole team. We’ll meet your relocation and expansion with a collaborative, streamlined process with all our partners at the table. The process isn’t just unified, it’s personalized. With numerous economic development resources, Michigan delivers tailored assistance to help you succeed.
Michigan's Suite of Services
We share policy and infrastructure updates and regulations for mobility testing and deployment at Michigan's three world-class partner facilities.
MEDC can assist with buyer and supplier introductions, leading to increased sales.
We provide financial support for transformative investments when you invest in projects that support long-term job creation and economic growth in Michigan communities.
MEDC provides community funding to develop housing, upgrade infrastructure and expand economic opportunities for all Michiganders.
Team Michigan assists businesses establishing in the U.S. We'll connect you to the professionals and companies who can help you get it done.
We provide personalized assistance for businesses starting, relocation or expanding operations in the state through successful programs and resources.
Michigan continues to reduce and maintain low taxes so businesses can operate efficiently to expand and create jobs
6%
Corporate Income Tax
4.25%
Personal (flat) Income Tax
6%
Sales tax (+ no local sales tax)
Featured Michigan Major Employers
In Michigan, you'll find a global network of leading companies acorss numerious industries. From Fortune 500 companies to fast growing startups and hundreds of thousands of small businesses, companies of all sizes are driving economic opportunity in every corner of our state.
Everyone here is supportive. Everyone wants to help you. Everyone wants you to succeed.
Unrelenting Success
Michigan Moves Forward
For many states, being the birthplace of the automobile would be enough. For Michigan, it was only the beginning. Hard work and excellence are in our DNA, and the greatness that happens in Michigan couldn’t happen anywhere else.
Globally Accessible Location & Supply Chain
Michigan is within 500 miles of nearly half the U.S. and Canadian population and commerce centers providing unparalleled access to market.
25% +
of $500+ billion annual trade between the U.S. and Canada crosses the Ambassador Bridge, the most active border crossing in North America.
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active deep water ports surround Michigan, also known as the Great Lakes state.
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freight railroads with 3,600 miles (5,793 km) of track across Michigan.
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commercial airports in Michigan, including Detroit Metropolitan, one of the largest U.S. air hubs in North America
Ready for Development
Investment Ready Sites
Team Michigan is working aggressively to prepare investment-ready sites across the state. Our goal? To attract forward-looking, once-in-a-generation investment opportunities with jobs in high-tech manufacturing, including semiconductors, battery manufacturing, electric vehicles and beyond.
In the end, it wasn’t just the dollars and cents, but many intangibles like manufacturing infrastructure, trained workforce and being close to many world-class existing and potential customers in Michigan that tipped the scale in Michigan’s favor.
The Workforce You Need
An Abundance of World-Class Talent
The hardworking people of Michigan are our greatest resource, and we’re ready to support all your talent needs with a wealth of programs and services. From a statewide focus on Industry 4.0 readiness to education and retraining opportunities, Michigan is working around the clock to ensure we’re always developing new talent.
The Right Position
Prepared for the Climate Future
Michigan ranked as the best state for climate change when considering drought, extreme heat, wildfires, flooding and climate change preparedness. But it’s not enough to rest on our laurels. We have a plan in place to address climate change, withstand natural disasters and avoid severe supply chain disruptions.
#1
Best state for climate change (Policygenius)
#1
State for energy-sector job growth (U.S. Energy and Employment Jobs Report)
#6
Nationally for Clean Energy Jobs (2024 Clean Jobs American Report)
2050
The MI Healthy Climate Plan is a roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality in Michigan by 2050.
Michigan is committed to more aggressively presenting its case for being a climate change winner. We are working with businesses to reduce carbon emissions, promote clean energy jobs and support the infrastructure to prevent and prepare for natural adversities.
Beauty Knows No Season
Living in Michigan
Michigan offers plenty of opportunity for finding the next adventure. We’re surrounded by 20% of the world’s freshwater and home to more than 11,000 inland lakes, over 100 public beaches and more than 650 public golf courses (the most in the country).
With a cost of living that's almost 9% lower than the national average, paychecks go further in Michigan. The state's affordability makes it the perfect place to live, work and play.
Michigan recently enacted legislation to invest in affordable housing to build and refurbish housing and revitalize downtown areas across the state and build and rehabilitate properties for middle-class families.
Michigan boasts some of the country's most important cultural institutions including The Detroit Institute of Arts, Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum and Motown Museum.
Michigan provides grants and planning to help bring economic development, employers, municipalities, parents, and early childhood leaders together to understand and develop a plan to accelerate child care solutions.
Michigan's excellent educational system continually produces students that are ready to take on the world. Michigan has a strong K-12 system and is home to 91 colleges and universities, as well as 70 vocational and technical schools that offer certifications.
Michigan offers 3,200 miles of freshwater shoreline, 1,300 miles of scenic trails, world-class fishing, and an international dark sky park.
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Whether you are a dreamer, innovator or entrepreneur, Michigan is a great state to be in.
