Great news, Michigan! The state just flexed, landing one of the top rankings for doing business. This is basically the corporate version of getting picked first in gym class, but without the dodgeballs and emotional scars. Let's get into some details from the new ranking by CNBC!
Here are Five Fast Facts about Michigan being great for businesses:
- 🎤 Mic Drop - Michigan officially earned the No. 6 spot on CNBC's "America's Top States for Business 2025" list! That's our highest ranking ever, meaning we've reached Peak Business Michigan (at least until next year's list...).
- ✔️ How It Works - The study ranks states by comparing them across 10 categories, including infrastructure, workforce and education, and analyzes each state’s economic development marketing pitches. That's administrator-speak for checking them all out like a buffet of fine steaks to pick the very best.
- 🥱 Regular Appearances - This isn't just a fluke - it's the third year in a row Michigan has crashed the top 10 party since the list started back in 2007, and the fourth year in the top 20. Winning just doesn't get old, does it?
- 💪 Best Foot Forward - The state seriously flexed its muscles, making huge leaps in categories like Cost of Doing Business (now 4th!), Workforce (13th!)* Quality of Life (14th!), and Infrastructure (15th!). If all those potholes get us 15th, can you imagine how bad the roads are for the worst ranked??
- 🦘 Movin' and Groovin' - Michigan wasn't just creeping up; it jumped up three spots from its No. 9 ranking last year. They're moving faster than a hungry teen when the school bell rings for lunch!
🔥Bottom line: It seems Michigan isn’t just about lakes and questionable weather - it’s becoming a business superstar, too. So if you were thinking of starting your billion-dollar idea, maybe skip Silicon Valley and head to Motown instead. Just don’t forget your winter coat.
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