Oakland County Data Book, 2007 The Oakland County Databook is a compilation of facts and figures about the population, businesses and quality of life in Oakland County.
Emerging Sectors
The Emerging Sectors program identifies industry and technology sectors that have high growth rates and seeks out businesses in those sectors that might be ready to expand into Oakland County.
Broadband Coverage - Interactive Map
This map depicts various types of high-speed Internet access throughout Oakland County, MI. The coverage identified includes the following types: DSL, cable modem, satellite and wireless.
Oakland County Economic Outlook Forecast, 2006-2008
The 21st Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon was held at the Troy Marriott on April 26, 2006. Economists from the University of Michigan Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations, George Fulton and Donald Grimes, presented their forecast of economic growth in Oakland County for the next three years.
2007 Salary Survey, Southeast Michigan Region
This is the largest, most comprehensive compensation survey in the state of Michigan, published by the American Society of Employers. 347 companies participating in the survey produced data for 280 job classifications in 12 job families, including Information Systems, Administration, Finance, Materials and Distribution, Banking, Medical, Human Resources, Sales, etc. Additional information reported in this survey includes turnover rates, variable pay information, barriers to recruiting new employers, salary budget data and shift premiums. Data is broken out by 5 company sizes, 5 regions and 4 industry types, including a match for auto suppliers and non-auto-suppliers.
SBA 504 Loan Program
The Oakland County Business Finance Corporation and the Economic Development Corporation assist companies in obtaining financing at favorable rates through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program and Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds. Both programs offer long-term financing for fixed assets.
Apprenticeships in Oakland County and Southeastern Michigan
Oakland County's economy is increasingly knowledge-based. High-paying, low-skill jobs are being replaced with career opportunities that require technical skills and a good education. Indeed, the University of Michigan's economic outlook for Oakland County predicts that more than 3, 000 automobile manufacturing jobs will be lost during the next three years, and that 31 percent of the county's new jobs for the same period will be in the high-tech skill service industries. The 31-page booklet asks and answers several key questions and provides information about many occupations for which apprenticeships are available.
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Regional Regranting Program
Funded by the State of Michigan through the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and administered by 19 regional regranting agencies across the state. Oakland County Arts & Culture administers the program for Oakland County.
Historic Preservation Stewardship Directory(file size 2mb)
Contact information for Historic District Commissions, Historical Commissions, Historical Museums, Historical Societies, Historic District Study Committees and Historical Reference Libraries in Oakland County and other relevant resources.
Main Street Oakland County Communities - Map
Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) is an economic development program specifically targeted to provide technical assistance to the 30 traditional downtowns in the County.
Golf Course Directory – Interactive Map
The state of Michigan is renowned for its world class golf courses. Many of these elite courses are located right here in Oakland County.
Trails and Paths - Interactive Map
The evolving Oakland County linked pathway system offers users access to a network of trails, side/safety paths, bike routes, and park paths. This map depicts general locations for non-motorized transportation and recreation facilities throughout Oakland County.
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