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America’s Comeback State leads the country in new manufacturing job creation at a net gain of 88,100 from December 2009 to March 2013, according to data by the National Association of Manufacturers. Michigan’s gain, 2.9 times the top 20 states' average, outpaced that of 2nd-place Texas by more than 50 percent.
“This embodies what Michigan is all about—we discover and make things better than anyone else,” said Michigan Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Michael A. Finney. “We have reinvented our business climate under Governor Snyder with swift and wide-ranging reforms, and these improvements are driving growth for manufacturers in diverse sectors like automotive, defense, food processing, furniture, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.”
 The news comes on the heels of Michigan’s ranking as 4th in the nation for major new corporate facilities and expansions in 2012 (Site Selection's 2012 Governor's Cup ranking), highlighting the state’s capital investments and job creation.
Site Selection Magazine also named Michigan the 8th most competitive state for achieving success in job creation and economic development. The state advanced eight spots in this year's Competitiveness Awards, up from 16th in 2011.
Michigan’s many business climate changes have resulted in other noteworthy improvements as seen in this infographic.
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