Business Development
Business Development
WHY ANN ARBOR?
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. These qualities make Ann Arbor an ideal place to expand or relocate a business.
Watch the video below to learn why the Ann Arbor region's many assets, including quality of life and abundant talent, make it the ideal place to grow your innovative business:
Find out why LanguageMate decided to open an office in Ann Arbor for their new subsidiary company, Canopy Innovations.
Results 2006-2011
Since 2006, Ann Arbor SPARK's 224 project successes have resulted in 10,905 new jobs and $1.3 billion in new investment commitments. Ann Arbor SPARK's proactive attraction efforts have continued to expand and diversify the business base in the 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.
So if you are looking for a great location to expand or relocate your corporate, information technology, industrial, or other innovative company--make sure you consider Ann Arbor!