Michigan Economic Development

Make it in Michigan

You can easily access talent and natural resources from Michigan. The Great Lakes State borders 20 percent of the world's freshwater, facilitating the transport of raw materials and products, as well as supporting water-dependent industries, such as food and beverage processing, textiles and automotive manufacturing.

Sell it Everywhere

Our southwest Michigan territory is ideally located between two major markets, Detroit and Chicago. From here, you can reach 50 million consumers in 15 states and Ontario, Canada, easily within a day's drive on one of many interstates or via rail.

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Let's Do It

Our operating company, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), provides electricity to 46 cities in six counties in southwestern Michigan. Join companies such as Whirlpool, Minute Maid and American Axle, who have found success in Michigan. Let us show you how to leverage the best Michigan has to offer.

Contact Jill Scicchitano, Manager of Economic and Business Development

Lay of the Land

I&M serves over 18,000 commercial and industrial customers in The Great Lakes State.

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Key Industries in Michigan

Automotive

Energy & Chemicals

Food & Beverage

Metals

Plastics & Rubber

Boundless Advantages

Join us in Michigan, which ranks fourth in the nation for engineering graduates and in the top 10 for the skilled trades workers. Here are other big reasons to grow with us in Michigan.

Economy Overview

Michigan is ranked #1 in the nation for concentration of engineers and #1 for concentration of commercial and industrial designers!

Michigan is home to 383 medical device firms including Stryker in Kalamazoo.

Michigan's southwest region has five times more workers in the medical device sector than the U.S. average.

Michigan does not have an inventory tax or personal property tax on machinery and equipment. Energy used or consumed for an industrial processing activity is sales tax exempt.

Michigan is the #1 state for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) jobs growth over 5 years (Global Business Alliance 2021).

Michigan is #4 in the nation for manufacturing employment (Business Facilities 2021)

Michigan is within 500 miles of nearly half the U.S. and Canadian population and commerce centers and fronts 20 percent of the globe's freshwater.

For more, visit the Michigan Economic Development Corporation webpage.

Power in Michigan

I&M's distribution and transmission services can accommodate large industrial users. We bring energy solutions to meet your biggest challenges. Here's how we help to power your success.

Energy Efficiency Programs and Incentives

We provide a wide variety of tools to help you manage your energy consumption. Learn more about I&M's Energy Efficiency Programs and Rebates.

Robust Transmission Capacity

Our power network is built to support large industrial users. Plus, we can help with design, build and maintenance services for customer-owned facilities.

Energy Solutions

We offer advisory services for industrial process improvements, renewable generation and more. Our energy capabilities can be customized for your needs.

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Featured Sites

Meadowbrook and Yore Industrial Site

This 255-acre Michigan Premier Site is located 1.4 miles from I-94 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. It has 138 kV electric transmission on site and is well-served by water and sewer.

Cornerstone Industrial Park

Cornerstone is a level greenfield industrial park located just three miles from I-94 with several existing commercial and industrial businesses and land and infrastructure available for new development and expansion.

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