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Michigan is where you can live your best life. Whether you choose to put down roots in an iconic city like Detroit, a hiker’s paradise like Marquette, or an artistic village like Saugatuck, you’ll experience unique community with innovative job opportunities, a low cost of living and a one-of-a-kind quality of life.

Michigan also boasts some of the country’s most important cultural institutions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, Frederik Meijer Gardens, Greenfield Village and West Michigan’s ArtPrize. You will also find unbridled entertainment and fun throughout the state by visiting our award-winning restaurants, live music and theatre venues, nationally recognized farmers’ markets, art fairs are more.

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Your Place in Michigan Quiz

Michigan is welcoming to all. Whether you want to be catching Superior surf in Marquette or strolling quaint cobblestones in St. Joseph, finding your perfect place in Michigan just got a lot easier.

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Upper Peninsula

Out of the grip of Michigan’s mitten, the Upper Peninsula is home to entrepreneurial towns with dense forest trails and over a thousand miles of captivating coastline.

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Traverse City and Northwest Michigan

Up north, you’ll find wineries, breweries and 64 miles of unblemished shoreline that is perfect for stargazing on a warm summer night or starting your very own business.

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Alpena and Northeast Michigan

From scuba diving sunken ships in 468+ square miles of open water to snow skiing the Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Michigan’s Sunrise Coast offers vibrant outdoor experiences that are every bit as colorful as the region’s seasons.

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Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and Mid-Michigan

Looking for affordable higher education and excellent campus life with hands-on research opportunities? Equidistant to Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, Mid-Michigan has it all.

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Flint, Port Huron and the Thumb Region

From family-friendly waterparks and festivals of Frankenmuth to the natural beauty of Lake Huron’s lighthouse-dotted shoreline, living in the thumb region of the Mitten State is an exercise in enjoying beauty and leaning into an entrepreneurial spirit.

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Ann Arbor Area

Offering an unbeatable blend of world-class cultural institutions, culinary adventures, tech-forward industries and higher education, Ann Arbor has a renowed quality of life to offer.

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Detroit Area

Though Detroit is a growing hub of innovation in electric mobility and tech, the Motor City powers more than cars — it’s one of Michigan’s most potent generators of lifestyle amenities, arts and culture.

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Lansing Area

Lansing is a welcoming community with affordable living costs and abundant access to family-friendly events. From world-class theatre at the Wharton Center to outdoor activities and athletics, Michigan’s state capital is a culture-rich place to live and work.

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Grand Rapids & West Michigan

With at least 15 higher education institutions in Grand Rapids, the city is a vibrant college town home to an active urban center and less than an hour drive from the lakeshore.

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Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Area

Between this region's hub of life sciences companies, including Thermo Fischer, Pfizer and Stryker, and community-driven culture, the “Zoo” epitomizes the expression “small-town feel with big-city amenities.”

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5 at 5: Grand Rapids

Living in Grand Rapids means your day doesn’t end when work does. Once 5 o’clock hits, you can enjoy live music, riverfront trails, happy hour menus, art, and Lake Michigan just a short drive away. Here are 5 things to do when your workday ends in GR! 1. Take a free outdoor fitness class The […]

Tailoring your resume to stand out to Michigan Employers

Photo Credit: Greg LaMarr, Saginaw Future Career Event Tailoring a resume specifically for Michigan employers can make you stand out in a competitive job market that spans diverse sectors. Michigan’s metro areas like Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Bay City and Lansing each boast unique industry demands and cultural values. Customizing your resume to […]

Thumb Region Networking Guide: Where to Plug In, Lead and Grow

Thinking about a move to Michigan’s Thumb—or already there and ready for a career refresh? The region’s seven counties—Genesee, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac and Lapeer—offer plenty of organizations where you can build your network, sharpen leadership skills and plug into community life. Here’s a list of some great groups to help you get […]