The Great Lakes State is notable for its robust automotive industry, as well as for vehicle-related R&D expenditures, that represent 75% of the country’s total. Michigan’s University Research Corridor that consists of three universities ranks among the nation’s top ones. It competes with renowned innovation associations including North Carolina’s Research Triangle and Silicon Valley of California. The labor market of the area continuously expands, thanks to the work of the 17 universities and colleges. The state’s economic activity is at a decade high and ranks sixth in the whole of the nation. All these factors make a solid base for the development of the coworking industry in Michigan. As there are many professionals who require flexibility in working schedules, initiatives, who set up their ideas in startups, teams that don’t need permanent office spaces, this movement does have the future in the region. Coworking spaces are sneaking into many of Michigan’s communities because of their capability to provide sophisticated workspace and amenities to individual entrepreneurs, freelancers, contractors, emerging startups, and other tenants. These spaces encourage collaboration and networking while offering state-of-the-art office infrastructure and optional perks like gyms, coffee corners, cafes and kitchenettes, etc.
