Industrial Capacity - Engineering - Skilled Workforce – Financing – World Class Education
You may know Michigan best as the Automotive Capital and the home of Chrysler, Ford and GM, but did you know we are the second highest ranked state for Industrial Research and Development?
We host engineering and research facilities for Toyota, Nissan, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and others. Why? Because the best automotive engineers in the country are right here.
- Michigan ranks third in the number of engineering degrees awarded annually.
- With the nation's fourth largest high-tech work force, Michigan offers the skills and expertise required for companies to succeed in the 21st century.
- We rank third in the country in private sector lending to small businesses.
- We rank third in home ownership rates. Living in Michigan is affordable, safe and uniquely enjoyable.
- Michigan offers the most aggressive film tax credits in the nation. Our range of urban, suburban, rural and coastal landscapes, as well as four distinct weather seasons, provides rich opportunities for film-makers.
That same variety of landscape and bountiful water resources provide abundant cultural and recreational activities for state residents and visitors. We call it Pure Michigan®.
Michigan based business are growing in...
| Alternative Energy | Energy Efficiency | Advanced Battery Manufacturing |
| Automotive Engineering | Life Sciences | Homeland Security and Defense |
| Advanced Manufacturing | Film Industry |
Let us help you discover the advantages of doing business in Michigan. Contact a DTE Energy Economic Development Account Manager today!
We partner with many state and local organizations to assist with your project:
Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC)
Detroit Chamber Regional Economic Partnership
SPARK (Washtenaw County)














