Wayne County has launched a number of key initiatives designed to encourage new development and business activity. Programs like the Detroit Aerotropolis and Mass Transit involve partnering with other government entities to achieve a common vision for the region. Our Land Bank/TURBO program is designed to provide incentives to developers to transform underutilized property into profitable investments. Click on the links below to learn more about Wayne County’s major economic initiatives.

• Land Bank/TURBO
• Aerotropolis & Pinnacle
• Mass Transit

While continuing to support the traditional automotive and manufacturing sectors in Michigan, County Executive Robert A. Ficano has made the commitment to further diversify our economic base through technology and innovation. Our mission is to foster growth in the public, private and academic sectors by leveraging government resources to attract and support innovative technologies and new economies.

Through our programs and partnerships, we strive to create an environment where the innovative minds of tomorrow choose to do business here today, giving us the framework to build a better economy for future business activity and our citizens.

• Life Sciences & Health Care
• Alternative Energy
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Film
• Government And Defense Contracting
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