Monroe County is the home of good business and good living. It offers the resources and locations for new companies, new investment, new jobs and an encouraging future. Growth potential is unlimited throughout Monroe County with a wide selection of industrial parks.
Its location, adjacent to Detroit (Wayne State University), Ann Arbor (University of Michigan) and Toledo (University of Toledo), provides access to numerous educational, cultural and sporting opportunities.
Because Monroe County is located outside the expansive metropolitan areas, a company can locate in a small town and pay lower taxes, while at the same time have unlimited access to the institutions of higher learning and their graduates.
The county is also a strong industrial community. With the Big Three automotive companies nearby, Monroe County has an extensive manufacturing supplier base.
MCIDC
There are an abundance of resources to assist individuals looking to start a new business or expand a growing business in Monroe County, including the
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation (MCIDC).
The MCIDC serves industry to attract, retain, and diversify job opportunities in Monroe County in manufacturing, research and service.
Formed in 1982 by several area business people, the MCIDC is charged with improving the local economy by actively supporting the manufacturing base.
The accomplishments of the MCIDC have been substantial. Industrial firms of all sizes located in all corners of the county have benefited from its services. The resulting job creation and private investment have greatly expanded the local economy.
Beyond direct assistance to companies, the Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation has championed efforts to support future industrial growth. Since 1982, the MCIDC has helped to lead the development of nine new industrial parks throughout the county. This investment in infrastructure bodes well for continued private investment in the community for years to come.
For those considering locating their business in Monroe County, the MCDIC can provide information about available sites, tax incentives, demographics and workforce statistics. It serves businesses that are already located in Monroe County with information for expansion, development, training and business seminars.
Free Services
MCDIC services, performed in complete confidentiality and free of charge, are customized to meet the needs of the individual client. A sample of the most common services include:
- Information on financing options, including federal, state, and local programs
- Information on available state and local incentives.
- Site searches utilizing our comprehensive database of industrial sites and buildings.
- Research services, including detailed wage and benefit surveys and demographic information.
- Local ombudsman, serving to assist companies with local government issues.
- Business to business referrals, utilizing industrial directory.
- Government contract procurement assistance.
- Training programs and business seminars.