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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Major Industries
Innovation flows through Michigan’s tech industries. from EV & mobility to advanced manufacturing, clean energy and biosciences.
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Your Place in Michigan Quiz
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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What's up in Michigan?
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NYT: Living in Grand Rapids
Michigan’s second-largest city offers big-city cultural attractions, outdoor recreation and affordable prices The full article can be found on The New York Times website. “Grand Rapids has all the things you want in a big city,” said Anthony Lambers, a real estate agent who is a city native, citing cultural attractions, a diverse and integrated […]
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Meet the Upper Peninsula: Extraordinary Views, Endless Opportunities
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, or more affectionately known as the U.P., might be the superior peninsula, depending on who you ask. While we won’t play favorites, the U.P. is a haven for those hoping to get away from it all while offering great jobs in emerging industries and incredible outdoor recreation. Looking U.P. 1,700 […]
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Michigan Growth Office to Launch New #MIMOMENT Brand Ambassador Program at Eastern Market After Dark
DETROIT, Mich. – A cotton candy sunset over the Great Lakes, a Michigan-based startup marking a milestone, family celebrations, community wins, and other proud Michigan moments will be highlighted in a whole new way through the Michigan Growth Office’s new brand ambassador program, #MIMOMENT. The Growth Office will officially launch the grassroots digital campaign Thursday, […]
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