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Foreign Direct Investment & Exports. Mark Kinsler VP, International Business Development Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Site Selection Survey Results 2012. Business Location Decision Factors - The Top 10. 2011 2010.
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Foreign Direct Investment & Exports Mark Kinsler VP, International Business Development Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Business Location Decision Factors - The Top 10 2011 2010 Source: 26th Annual Corporate Survey. Area Development Magazine
Michigan has more than 87,000 Engineers for the Auto Industry
Everyone in Michigan wins… Corporate tax rank #7 from #49 Tax Cut 80% for Businesses 3rd best among the nation’s 12 largest states Best in the Midwest!
Incentive Programs • Local and State Tax Abatements • Infrastructure Grants • Recruitment and Training Assistance • Land and Facilities • Job Creation Grants
The Comeback Started in 2010 • Michigan leads skilled labor growth in 2010 with additional 57K manufacturing jobs • Michigan added 220,000 jobs in last three years • By 2012, Michigan accelerated to 4th in corporate expansions & building projects • In 2013, Michigan was ranked 8th most competitive state for job creation and economic development • #3 for high-tech job growth
Detroit - The Great Value Play • Detroit is #9 on Brooking Institute’s list of nations’ “best recoveries” after Great Recession • $10 billion invested over past five years in commercial, industrial and residential properties • Bankruptcy opens the door to restructure • Restructuring removes the last obstacle to Detroit’s return to greatness
Sales Up for Michigan Automakers • July sales up 14%; best in seven years • Increased year-to-year sales for all domestic automakers • Double-digit sales gains including: • General Motors: Sales up 16% • Ford: Sales up 11% • Chrysler: Sales up 11%
Top 10 FDI Countries in Michigan • Germany • Japan • France • United Kingdom • Canada • South Korea • Netherlands • China • Switzerland • Italy
FY14 Goals Successes so far