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.
You Can in Michigan
You can have it all in Michigan: a rewarding career, a fulfilling life, economic opportunity and fundamental freedoms — all with proximity to 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline. Ready to live your best life? You can in Michigan.
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.
Careers with Global Impact
In Michigan, you can work for companies that are shaping the future. Home to 17 Fortune 500 companies and specialized organizations to help you upskill and score apprenticeships — career growth is made in Michigan.
Deal of a Lifetime
A move to Michigan is a move to one of the most affordable states in the country. Here our high-value, low-cost of living fits hand-in-glove with your great potential for advancement.
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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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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. […]
Read MoreMotor 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 […]
Read MoreKeen 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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