Pure Michigan Living

All kinds of people are choosing Michigan every day, for all kinds of reasons. Get to know some people who have recently decided to choose Michigan, and search for people in Michigan who share your interests.
Meet some people who recently landed some great jobs in Michigan, and browse listings of available job openings and internships. Some of the fields that are growing the fastest might surprise you.
Take a look at some of the great places Michigan has to offer, from scenic small towns to big cities to quirky college towns. We think you’ll find a lot to like in Michigan. No matter what kind of lifestyle you’re looking for, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here.

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My Dream Job Brought Me Here...It was about a month after my job in Wisconsin had been eliminated in a round of downsizing, and I was on a road trip that included a stop at my grandparents' house in Warren. The little needle was reaching the bottom of my gas guage, so I decided to stop and fill up. I remembered going through Jackson while riding on Amtrak and always thinking that it looked like a nice town, so I took a scenic detour down Main Street to get back onto the expressway. I saw the corporate headquarters of a large electric utility right around the area that the main drag ended, and being an electrical power grid engineer, thought, "gee, could I move to Jackson?" "No, it would never work."

About Pure Michigan Living

Pure Michigan Living is dedicated to sharing quality-of-life stories in Michigan communities. It seeks to raise the visibility of New Economy opportunities in Michigan while highlighting the people who are choosing Michigan as a place to live and shaping what is next for our state.

If you’re choosing Michigan, we hope you’ll also take the time to share your story.

Pure Michigan Living is a partnership between the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).