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Ready to Live Your Best Life? You Can in Michigan

MEDC partners with regional organizations throughout the state to provide you with a real view of what it’s like to live and work in different communities throughout the state. These groups may be part of the local chamber of commerce, economic development team, young professional group or from a Back 2 Michigan organization.

These partners can best connect you to local information on housing, education opportunities, recreation, and community groups where you (and your family) can find “your people” and “your place.” Whether you are interested in living and working in a downtown urban location, want a more suburban option, crave wide open spaces, or just want easy access to fresh water coastline, Michigan provides it all.

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What advice do you have for people who are interested in making a move to the Ann Arbor region? I think you should be as intentional as possible in building your community. Meetups are prolific in places like Ann Arbor, on a huge range of interests. Find a topic that interests you and show up at least four times. By the time you’re done, you will likely have already developed deep roots here.

In your opinion, what is special about living in a four-season state? As I get older, it’s hard not to be a *bit* existential about seasons in Michigan. Experiencing all the seasons makes you appreciate each of the others in deep ways. And the changing of seasons almost requires a bit of reflection about how things have changed and grown, and what opportunities are coming up. Having that reflection time built into the year isn’t something often discussed but I’ve come to rely on it throughout my year.

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What’s Up in Michigan?

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Press Releases

Michigan #2 in the Nation for Helping Residents Get Employed

New report shines a light on the state’s efforts to drive business growth, attract and retain talent, and build vibrant communities LANSING, Mich. — Michigan provides employment services to more participants than any other state in the Midwest and is #2 in the nation for helping adults get employed. These accomplishments are exemplified through the […]

MEDC wins 11 Telly Awards for ‘You Can in Michigan’ TV spot

The TV spot from the “You Can in Michigan” national marketing campaign won four Gold Awards and seven Silver Awards, highlighting the innovation and success of the state’s work to attract and retain talent. A national campaign from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is earning some serious hardware – and generating buzz for […]

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation

Col. John Gutierrez, USMC (Ret.) announced as executive director with decades of military expertise LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in announcing the new Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI), which will help grow the state’s defense and aerospace industry. ODAI will build on the storied legacy […]