In every sector, Michigan leaders are working together to offer economic development incentives and programs that strengthen and nourish the state's business climate. Michigan's Next Great Companies program is an economic development initiative focused on both attracting and growing companies with great workplace cultures.

Why it was created:

Consider the shared qualities of the companies recognized in Fortune magazine's annual list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For":  innovation, profitability, growth, low turnover, high quality, outstanding customer service.

These companies know the secret for creating success begins with creating great places to work for their employees. As one leader put it, "In Michigan, how we work together is as important to our success as what we produce at work."