Favorable Locations
Located in South Eastern Michigan, the Adrian - Tecumseh SmartZone is in a major commerce region that include Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Toldeo, Ohio. This major region paired with the surronding universities in the area mean that the Adrian - Tecumseh SmartZone can attract and develop talent, as well as offer reasearch and development opportunities.
Proximity of Major Cities
The Adrian - Tecumseh SmartZone is centrally located within Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Toldeo, Ohio. Businesses establishing in this unique hub can enjoy the benefits of these nearby areas of commerce while maintaining lower expenses and taxes.
From finding new customers to attracting the best local talent, the area's accessible interstate and intrastate freeways allow businesses to simultaneously benefit from several nearby metropolian areas.
Local Universities
The Adrian - Tecumseh SmartZone is home to two private four year universities; Siena Heights University and Adrian College. Additionally, the SmartZone is within proximity to other major universities such as the University of Michigan, University of Toldeo, Eastern Michigan University, and Jackson College. These universites offer a strong talent pool of fresh graduates from various undergraduate and graduate degree programs for local businesses to choose from.
Local Development Finance Authority (LSDA)
The Adrian - Tecumseh SmartZone currently sits in a designated Local Development Finance Authority (LSDA). This gives the the SmartZone access to uniqie development opportunites that other parties outside of the LSDA would not have access to, including the ability to apply for and receive grants and the ability to receive, construct, and dispse of real property assets within the SmartZone footprint. These opportunities provide advantages to to creating site ready properties in the Lenawee County area for prospective businesses.