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Why Lenawee
Collaborative Partnerships
Affordable Living
Big City Amenities
Diverse Region
Lenawee Now is a relentless steward driving economic opportunity in Lenawee County. With a focus on manufacturing, agriculture, and entrepreneurial startups, we work closely with businesses, educators, and municipal partners to drive economic opportunity for all sectors of our regional economy. Whether you are looking to relocate or expand your business, we can provide the resources you need to find a successful future in Lenawee County.
Collaborative Talent System
For the past five years we have worked together with employers, educators, and to address the talent needs of our local employers as well as develop strategies to help local high school and college students connect with employment opportunities in the county. Our Align Lenawee Talent Consortium has hosted career exploration events, developed certification programs, provided employer-student engagement opportunities, and connected employers, students, and teachers with career resources.
Students Who Have Attended a Career Exploration Event in the past 5 years
Career Certification Programs Developed
Low Cost of Living & Doing Business
While many regions suffer from dramatically rising costs on all levels, Lenawee county has enjoyed a low cost of living and doing business which has attracted and retained global, and national, and regional companies and their employees. Residential homes for middle class families remain affordable and land and utility prices make Lenawee County attractive for business startups and relocations.
Industrial Land Rates
Avg Price of Home
$130K
Avg. Price of Rent
$730/month
Diverse Region & Partnerships
Business knows no borders, which is why we have developed key partnerships with regional organizations to ensure our local employers have the best opportunities available for startup, relocation, retention, and expansion. Our regional partners include the Greater Ann Arbor Region, the Detroit Regional Partnership, and the Regional Growth Partnership near Toledo, Ohio. We also work closely with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and our partners at local cities and municipalities.
Colleges and Universities Within 50 miles
Minute Drive to Toledo, OH & Ann Arbor, MI
Average Rush Hour Wait Time (In Minutes)
Small Town Feel with Big City Amenities
Attracting employees to the region is easier with the growing list of amenities available. Those with a more sophisticated taste will enjoy one of the nation’s finest cigar lounges, Chaloner’s Cigar House, with accompanying on-site coffee roaster Copper House Coffee Company. Professional musicians fill the stage for the Adrian Symphony Orchestra performances while the historic Croswell Opera House provides professional theatrical performances. While some enjoy the cultural experiences Lenawee County has to offer, many others enjoy the natural benefits of living in a quiet community. With an abundance of lakes, state and local parks, and rural land, the opportunities for outdoor recreation, fishing, and hunting are literally endless and are available all year round.
Things to Enjoy
Inland Lakes
Over 22
Orchestra/Theatre Ticket
$10 – $50
Top-Shelf Cocktail
$9-$12