Experts discuss Oakland County’s economy during annual forecast
BIRMINGHAM — The Oakland County economy is in good shape, but it’s just not growing as fast as we would all like. That was the major takeaway from the annual Economic Forecast hosted by the Birmingham...
View ArticleAuto supplier to hire up to 362 in Oakland County after state grant
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. awarded a $2 million grant to Automotive Lighting to retrofit a exhaust component manufacturing facility into one building exterior lighting. An auto parts maker...
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Average property values rising in all Oakland County communities
On Erskine Way in Waterford Township, two new homes are nearing completion. The sign in front of one that’s most complete says, “Immediate Possession.” By all signs, the local real estate market is...
View ArticlePatterson hints at 1,000 new defense industry jobs
In his annual update on Oakland County’s successes on Wednesday night, longtime Executive L. Brooks Patterson lauded economic progress in the long-neglected county seat of Pontiac, and hinted at two...
View ArticleWhat’s Being Built in Ferndale? Check Out These Developments
Ferndale, MI – Ferndale is the hot spot for development these days, with several apartment buildings and other construction projects in the works. If all these projects are successful, there will be at...
View ArticleOakland’s January business investment tops $114M, highest since 2004
In January alone, the county topped $114 million in investment, seeing 15 companies — nine of which are foreign-based — either expand or relocate to the county. Steve Huber, marketing and...
View ArticleFerndale Approved Lot Sales for Shipping Container Homes
Ferndale, MI – The trend of Shipping Container home construction will soon be taking root in Ferndale as two city-owned properties were sold Monday to individuals looking to place such homes on the...
View ArticleWilliams International in talks for plant at former Pontiac film site
A deal for property bigger than the Pontiac Silverdome site is in the works that could bring a large defense contractor to the Oakland County seat. While nothing has been finalized, Commerce...
View ArticleReport: Oakland County’s Economy Reaches “Cruising Altitude,” Add 44K Jobs
An economic outlook report compiled by economists at the University of Michigan released today indicates that following a job growth rate of 2.4 percent from 2009-2016, Oakland County is projected to...
View ArticleOakland County job growth outpaces nation
OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County has rebounded to “cruising altitude” since the 2009 recession low point, according to University of Michigan economists. “The big story is that it continues to improve...
View ArticleBusinesses plan to invest $41 million, create 350 jobs in Oakland County
A trio of businesses planning to expand in Oakland County plan to create about 350 jobs and generate investment worth nearly $41 million, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. said in a news release...
View ArticleOakland County tops in state population growth
Looks like Oakland County has become the place to be. In the past six years, no other Michigan county added more new residents than Oakland County. And no community, from the smallest townships and...
View Article11 Oakland County downtowns recognized as among the best in America
A few Oakland County downtowns can now say they are among the best in the country. The National Main Street Center has nationally accredited 11 Oakland County Main Street communities, which join nearly...
View ArticleInvestments worth hundreds of millions at stake for Oakland County leaders...
Oakland County economic development leaders will be traveling to Washington D.C. and Europe next week in hopes of securing foreign investment projects worth hundreds of millions. Matthew Gibb, deputy...
View ArticleLA-based augmented reality company to open a site in Oakland County
A Los Angeles-based augmented reality company announced it is choosing among sites in Oakland County for an automotive product development center. It will announce the location in the upcoming weeks,...
View ArticleOakland County named second most digitally advanced county in the country
Oakland County has been named one the most digitally advanced counties in the country. According to the 2017 Digital Counties Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Government and the National...
View ArticleOakland County home prices expected to increase as inventory continues to drop
Last month’s Oakland County housing market numbers showed inventory was slightly lower compared to September, which is a trend that is expected to increase sale prices. According to RealComp, 47 more...
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Topgolf to open $12.5M driving range, entertainment complex in Auburn Hills
A three-level, high-tech golf driving range and entertainment complex is set to open this winter near the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, bolstering the Detroit suburb as an entertainment...
View ArticlePontiac Experiencing a ‘Rebirth’ as Companies See New Potential Arising
Like many rustbelt cities, Pontiac has had its fortunes rise, crash and, with the hard work of residents, business owners, community organizations and financial investments, bounce back in a way that...
View ArticleFRIEDMAN’S GREGG KENT AND ROBERT GAGNIUK ARRANGE A 15,529 SF OFFICE SPACE...
Farmington Hills, Michigan (March 8, 2018) – Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions, one of the nation’s leading providers of commercial real estate services, recently arranged the lease of 15,529...
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