Wayne County
Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano
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We are very proud of Wayne County. It is the oldest and most culturally diverse county in Michigan and is more populated than many states. The impact of Wayne County on the history of the state and the nation is well documented.
I invite everyone to visit and use the services of waynecounty.com. At that site, I will continue to share my programs, experiences and meetings with the wonderful people of historic Wayne County.
Included will be a link to Applause, a special way of celebrating the achievements of county employees and their families. The CEO's Corner is also a forum to welcome those outside our 43 cities and townships. More than any time in modern history, we're truly living in a global community.
As always, your comments are welcome.
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STRENGTH in Advanced Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies
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Located in Southeastern Michigan
Made up on 43 communities, including the City of Detroit
Population of 2 million makes it the most populous county in Michigan
13th most populous county in the United States (out of 3,142 counties)
Epicenter of Advanced Manufacturing Ideal geographic location
World-class infrastructure
Engineering talent and skilled workforce
Extraordinary incentives
One of the most diverse counties in the US.
Home to more than 1,500
foreign companies and over 30
Chinese companies
Available “move in ready” buildings and development-ready land.
Free Trade Zone
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STRENGTH in Advanced Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies
Southeast Michigan has one of the highest concentration of engineers in the nation.
Track record of success in low-cost production of high quality precision parts.
Engineer-driven university support of University from Michigan and Wayne State University.
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- #1 in nation for industrial R&D intensity. (National Science Foundation)
- #2 in nation for industrial R&D investment (2008, State New Economy Index)
- Metro Detroit is home to 80% of the world’s precision manufacturing R&D
- Michigan #6 in nation for new patents issued (3,537 in 2008)
- Among Top 15 states for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants
- Home for Green Energy Industry
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STRENGTH in Location Gateway to the U.S., North America, and the World
- Largest percentage of the U.S. population is within range of overnight trucking, including Chicago, New York, Toronto, and other major cities
- Within 500 miles of half of North America’s population and income
- $113.3 Billion in trade crosses the Detroit-Windsor border each year. 70% of trade to Canada goes through Detroit.
- 6 International border crossings in SE Michigan region.
- One of the largest Foreign Trade Zones in North America
- Strategic location to accommodate expansion of Asian air cargo routes.
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