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Michigan business climate, manufacturer incentives, and advantages of MI communities

Relocate or Expand to Michigan - U.S. Industrial Expansion & Relocation Guide for Manufacturing Companies - Learn more about the Michigan business climate, manufacturer incentives, and advantages of MI communities. Helping decision makers at U.S. manufacturing establishments find new locations to relocate or expand.

Michigan Business Data*

Population: 9,969,727

Total Labor Force: 4,670,100

Unemployment Rate: 8.4%

Number of Manufacturers: 13,915

Manufacturing Jobs: 637,353

Right to Work: Yes

Unemp. Ins. Tax: .06–10.3%

Corporate Income Tax:

6% for C Corps. Other business entities taxed through owners' personal income tax rate of 4.35% (4.25% in 2013).

Sales Tax:

6%. Exemptions include: Manufacturing machinery & equipment; electricity & natural gas used in production, pollution control equipment.

Property Tax:

Property assessed at 50% of Current Market Value. Average non-homestead property tax equals $48.39 per $1,000. Exemptions include: Business Inventory; special tooling, pollution control equipment. 50% abatements for up to 12 years available to industrial processors and high tech companies. State designates low to no tax "Renewable Energy Renaissance Zones."

Leading Manufacturing Industries:
(by % of total manufacturing employment)

21% Transportation equipment
19% Industrial machinery and equipment
12% Fabricated metal products
7% Rubber and miscellaneous plastic products
6% Primary metal industries

Largest Manufacturing Establishments:
(by number of employees)

Chrysler Group, LLC (Auburn Hills) - 10,000
Amway (Ada) - 4,500
Perrigo Co. (Allegan) - 4,250
Gentex Corp. (Zeeland) - 3,800
American Axle & Mfg., Inc. (Detroit) - 3,200

Counties with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:

Wayne - 110,071
Oakland - 99,422
Kent - 80,798
Macomb - 68,873
Ottawa - 37,221

Cities with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:

Grand Rapids - 52,056
Detroit - 33,307
Auburn Hills - 24,495
Sterling Heights - 17,335
Warren - 17,053

Manufacturing Related Business Incentives:

• Small Business Investment Tax Credit
• Pure Michigan Business Connect
• New Talent Portal
• Michigan Business Development Program
• Michigan Community Revitalization Program
• Capital Access Program (CAP)
• Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund
• Private Activity Bonds
• EB-5 Investment & Visa Program
• Michigan Emerging Technologies Fund
• Small Business Capital Access Program (SBCAP)
• Michigan Business Growth Fund

Economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other organizations and businesses to help with your relocation or expansion:

Michigan Economic Development Corporation
This organization assists in growing and expanding a business in Michigan, establishing a business in the state, locating commercial real estate or properties, and community development.
300 North Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913 (Map & Aerial View)
(888) 522-0103
www.michiganadvantage.org

Cornerstone Alliance
The Alliance is a non-profit, investor-driven, economic development organization dedicated to tax and job base creation in the communities that comprise Northern Berrien County in the lower corner of Southwest Michigan. The organization partners with local units of government and other economic development organizations such as the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to facilitate location and expansion projects.
38 W. Wall St., Benton Harbor, MI 49023 (Map & Aerial View)
(269) 925-6100
(269) 925-4471 Fax
www.gomichigan.com

Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corp.
As a long-time tourist mecca, the community is full of generous people who are very welcoming of newcomers. This extends to the growing economic base of the city and county, where several modern industrial parks, three airports, low energy costs driven by hydroelectric power complement the friendly business environment, industrious work ethic of our people and a minimal bureaucracy with strong community collaboration to help to make Sault Ste. Marie the place to grow.
1301 W. Easterday Ave., Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 (Map & Aerial View)
(906) 635-9131
(906) 635-1999 Fax
www.saultedc.com

Alliance for Economic Success
AES works collaboratively with all businesses, governments and community organizations. Assistance is available for all business sectors (industry, service, small and medium businesses, agriculture, etc.), municipalities and community organizations to support and promote activities that drive economic growth, while balancing and preserving quality of life.
1361 US 31 South, Manistee, MI 49660 (Map & Aerial View)
(231) 723-4325
www.allianceforeconomicsuccess.com

Bay County Growth Alliance Incorporated
County government established this department and directed it to coordinate and facilitate the participation of local government officials, farmers and agribusiness representatives, recreational users, local environmental groups, business and economic development organizations, and the public to increase general community awareness and involvement.
721 Washington Avenue, Suite 307, Bay City, MI 48708 (Map & Aerial View)
(989) 893-5596
www.baycounty-mi.gov

Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber Of Commerce
The Brooklyn Irish Hills Chamber's Mission is to promote, serve and collaborate with our members and the community to foster a sustainable, prosperous business environment which cultivates a high quality of life and economic success.
P.O. Box 805, Brooklyn, MI 49230 (Map & Aerial View)
(517) 592-8907
www.brooklynmi.com

Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
DEGC is a private, non-profit organization. The DEGC team consists of long-time members of the Detroit community who can inform about school systems, personal safety, entertainment, culture, dining, traffic patterns, all the things that make investing in Detroit a full, rich experience.
500 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226 (Map & Aerial View)
(313) 963-2840
www.degc.org

Detroit Regional Economic Partnership
The DREP promotes economic development through the coordination of business attraction and expansion activities aimed at positioning the Detroit Region in the global marketplace. It offers its members the opportunity to participate in trade missions and expositions in strategically selected locations around the globe.
1 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48232 (Map & Aerial View)
(313) 964-4000
www.macombcountymi.gov/BusinessDevelopment/partnerships/drep

Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.
GGDI is organized to coordinate economic development efforts in the greater Gratiot County area. Nationally recognized for collaborative success, GGDI partners with the public and private sectors to provide a clearinghouse of information and assistance to retain, expand, and locate business in Gratiot County. GGDI also acts as a facilitator for business, industry and agribusiness in securing assistance from local, state, federal, and private sources.
136 S. Main St., Ithaca, MI 48847 (Map & Aerial View)
(989) 875-2083
(989) 875-2990 Fax
www.gratiot.org

Looking to reach Michigan manufacturers? Access the Michigan Manufacturers Database compiled by MNI.

*Manufacturing stats updated on 5/17/2013. All other stats updated on 5/17/2013. Listings updated on 5/19/2013.

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