1. #1 state for EV & battery-related investments $20 billion investments announced from 2018-2023. More than 40 EV battery supply chain related companies are located in Michigan. Source: MICHauto Our Skilled Manufacturing

2. Michigan is a national leader for planned battery capacity by 2030 (97-136 GWh to support more than 10 million EV’s per year) Source: 2022 report by Argonne National

3. A Leader in Industry 4.0 Technology Michigan is a leading state for development and deployment of automation technologies—with more industrial robots deployed than any other state.

4. Our Exceptional Education Ecosystem We are the #1 Metro for Graduate Retention (77.7%) with nearly 70,000 graduates from our higher education institutions annually.

5. Booming Real Estate Market The Detroit Region has more than 600 million sq. ft. of RBA industrial space with an additional 15 million underway or in planning.

6. Workforce We are the #1 U.S. Metro for Assembler Talent & Quality and the #2 Metro for Engineering Talent Density.

7. The Largest Automotive Cluster in North America The Detroit Region is home to 29 automotive OEMs and 96 of the Top 100 auto suppliers in North America.

8. A Gateway to Global Connectivity Our centralized location gives you access to the busiest North American border in the U.S. and the #1 Airport for Customer Service.

9. Our Competitive Business Climate Michigan is the 12th Best Business Climate (Tax Foundation) and the 9th Best Place to Invest according to Site Selection Magazine’s global ranking.

10. Investment in Innovation The Detroit Region has attracted $34 billion in investment in the past five years, driving innovation in mobility, logistics, and advanced manufacturing.

11. A Diverse Culture Detroit is among the Top 10 cities for welcoming immigrants, and more than 13% of our region’s population is bilingual.