Regional Assets

Southeast Michigan's Regional Assets

Medical Main Street

The region is a global center of innovation in medical research and development, manufacturing, education and commercialization.

Motor City - Plus

The region is famously home to the headquarters of General Motors and Ford Motor Company and the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' North American Headquarters.

Automation Alley

A consortium of almost 1,000 leading-edge high tech companies serving the region.

tech248

A network to encourage collaboration and innovation for Oakland County's 2,000 IT/Tech companies - a large pool of technical talent in Metro-Detroit region - and engages the next generation of tech workers by involving local high schools, technical colleges and universities.

Airports

Air commerce is easily accessible from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), Oakland County International Airport, and Bishop International (FNT). Direct flights to Japan, China and Europe are offered daily.

Links to Canada

Five major international trade crossings to Canada service the region.

Fresh Water

Oakland County is only hours away from “The Great Lakes” — five of the world’s largest bodies of fresh water — and has more than 1,450 lakes within its boundaries.