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You Can In Michigan

Take your career and lifestyle to the next level in Michigan. Our innovative industries, adventurous landscape and welcoming, affordable communities are waiting for you.

A Quality of Life That's Built to Last

In Michigan, job growth, lifestyle and affordability fire on all cylinders. We’re not only leading the charge in future-forward tech industries like EV battery manufacturing and clean energy, but our state is also home to immediate job opportunities across several innovative industries that are changing the world as we know it.

When it comes to living, and living as your truest self, Michigan has something for everyone. From the sand dunes of Traverse City to the northern lights of Marquette — the Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids to the Eastern Market in Detroit — Michigan’s stunning natural landscapes, welcoming communities and vibrant urban environments inspire the quintessential work-life balance.

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Savor Michigan's Splendor

The Great Lakes state is a trove of environmental beauty and cultural riches. Michigan’s outdoors are unmatched, and with world-class cultural establishments, our urban centers are unlike any other.

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In Michigan, your paycheck goes farther. Learn how living here means living life to the fullest.

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Major Industries

Innovation flows through Michigan’s tech industries. from EV & mobility to advanced manufacturing, clean energy and biosciences.

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Michigan is welcoming to all. From peaceful, small towns to vibrant, urban metropolitans, finding your perfect place in Michigan just got a lot easier.

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Stay up to date with the latest news from Michigan.

Michigan’s Growth Office Awards Over $660K to Support the Creation of Five Regional Talent Retention and Attraction Programs Read More
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Michigan’s Growth Office Awards Over $660K to Support the Creation of Five Regional Talent Retention and Attraction Programs

Regions across the state form consortiums to create innovative programs that encourage current and future residents to make Michigan their home GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Today, Michigan’s Growth Office announced the recipients and programs selected to receive grant funding through the first round of Make MI Home, the office’s first-of-its-kind regional talent retention and attraction pilot program. […]

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Motor City Momentum: Detroit named a top 50 place to live

Photo: Jesse David Green / Visit Detroit In the 2024 round up of the 50 best places to live by Money.com, three Michigan cities were celebrated for their excellent quality of life, cost of living and community assets. Detroit’s abundant entertainment options, award-winning riverfront and rich culture established its spot on the list.  Read on to […]

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Keen on KZOO: Kalamazoo named a top 50 place to live

In the 2024 round up of the 50 best places to live by Money.com, three Michigan cities were celebrated for their excellent quality of life, cost of living and community assets. Among them is Southwest Michigan gem Kalamazoo, recognized for it’s abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods. Read on to learn more about […]

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