Oakland County, Michigan/Advantage Oakland/Programs/Tech248

Tech248

​Tech248 - An initiative of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to harness the power of the 2,000 tech companies in Oakland County


 Member Benefits

Google CS First Press Release
Engaging students with 3-D printing, robotics, gaming, virtual reality and augmented reality demonstrations.


 2018 Tech248 MeetUps

January 9th, 123Net - Southfield
February 13th, Danlaw Inc. - Novi
March 16, FANUC America - Rochester Hills
April 26, MRA Mobile Experiential - Madison Hgts
May 8th, Hoffman Farms Winery - Highland
June - No MeetUp
July - Open
August - Open
September - South East
October - North East
November - South West
December - Open

Dates and locations to be determined

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​​T​ALENT

Supporting your effo​​​rts to attract, develop and retain the talent base necessary to grow your business​​

​CONNECTIVITY

Connecting you with small business counseling, funding, and potential R&D/product development partners, suppliers, and customers the 2,000 other tech firms in Oakland County, more than twice the number of any other county in Michigan​​​

​BRANDING

Creating buzz for your company, as Oakland County promotes this innovation hub nationally and globally​​

 Facts and Stats
Facts and Stats

​Oakland County has 2,000 tech firms with 42,000 jobs in the tech field - more than twice the number of any other county in Michigan. This group of companies includes:

  • Software Development
  • Network/Data
  • mHealth
  • Game Development
  • Connected Cars
  • Digital Media
  • Mobile Technology
  • Cyber Security
  • and other evolving technologies 
58% of Metro Detroit'​s IT/Tech companies are located in Oakland County.  Nearly 100 companies chose Oakland County in the last ten years, investing over $586 million and creating more than 10,500 jobs in the community.​​
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​An L Brooks Patterson Initiative