Expand & Relocate

Ann Arbor USA is a friendly place where big-city amenities intersect with small town charm. Richly diverse, the community provides a quality of life that is remarkably different and nationally acclaimed. The key attributes of Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan include a well-educated workforce, a strong infrastructure, easy access to major transportation hubs, a culture of innovation and entrepreneurism, reasonable lease rates, and an abundance of natural resources.

In 2010, Ann Arbor SPARK assisted 47 companies with expansions or relocations, resulting in new investment of $150,484,375, supported with $23,085,165 in tax incentives. Ann Arbor SPARK's proactive attraction efforts have continued to expand and diversify the business base in our region. Economic development is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. The jobs created and capital commitment made as part of a retention or attraction project are just the beginning. Through 250+ area retention visits, talent enhancement efforts and the Business Accelerator, Ann Arbor SPARK continues to provide area businesses with the tools and resources they need to hire staff, grow their companies and fulfill their job and investment projections.

Why Michigan? The case for Michigan: for working, doing business and living in Pure Michigan.