| Why Midland? |
Midland County is Michigan's hidden gem: a regional hub of industry-leading technology innovation in Michigan and the Midwest. The global headquarters of two Fortune 500 manufacturers of basic and specialty chemicals, plastics, and silicone products, and the home for dozens of second-stage high-technology and advanced materials small businesses, Midland's diverse economy also includes major employers in the healthcare, printing, technical, construction, manufacturing and retail industries. Midland's companies aren't content to stay on the cutting edge - they work to define the cutting edge. A well-established, robust technology infrastructure; a pro-business local government that rigorously pursues all available incentives to lower barriers to enterprise and costs of business; and easy access to rail networks and major highways, including US-10 and I-75, all combine to make Midland the location of choice for technology businesses.On a per capita basis, Midland County has more resident engineers and chemists than any other area in the nation – a large pool of skilled workers to help you start or grow your industrial or technological business. Midland also has a history of supporting business growth and expansion through tax abatements and other incentives.
Both The Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning Corporation - Fortune 500 manufacturers of chemicals, plastics, and silicone products - have their global headquarters in Midland. Midland also holds the home offices of MidMichigan Health (a 4,500-employee healthcare network with referrals from mid- and northern Michigan) and Chemical Financial Corporation, Michigan's fourth-largest bank. Midland Cogeneration Venture, also located in Midland, is the largest gas-fueled, steam recovery cogeneration facility in North America.
Since 1999, Midland County's economic base businesses (including Dow Chemical and Dow Corning) have invested a total of $460 million into the local economy, and they have created and retained over 2,000 jobs. Their business success helps contribute to the high quality of life Midland County residents enjoy. Midland offers a matchless combination of big-city business and small-town feel, with recreational and cultural opportunities far exceeding the norm for an 83,000-person county.
Midland Tomorrow has worked with the City and County of Midland to help bring these incentives to local businesses. Our communications page details many of our efforts, while our news page contains breaking news about ongoing projects.
Want to learn more about how you can locate your business in this hidden gem of a community where both your business and your people can prosper? Contact us.
