Economic development organizations (EDOs) are key drivers of a city, county, state, or region's growth. As the name implies, these organizations improve the economic well-being of their location by attracting businesses — startups and big corporations alike — boosting talent retention and increasing the talent pool. They work to create a better quality of life for residents and foster communities.




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Semiconductor In Office, Hybrid Ann Arbor, MI & more 5k+ employees Founded in 1976 kla.com
Founded in Silicon Valley in 1976, KLA is a global tech company that serves semiconductor manufacturers. Using deep science and physics-based imaging and sensing hardware, algorithms and AI software, KLA helps identify flaws in chip manufacturing to provide manufacturers with critical information that they use to develop new chip technologies and manufacture functioning chips at large volumes. KLA is proud to be part of the most significant technological breakthroughs. Virtually no laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without them.

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Michigan has been on a mission to build a thriving ecosystem for tech and entrepreneurship across the state. At the heart of this ecosystem are Detroit and Ann Arbor. Enterprise companies and startups alike are investing in the innovation corridor between the two cities. Companies various industries including automation, mobility, and clean energy, are looking for top talent to continue innovating. See our picks for the best places to work in Detroit and Ann Arbor.
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14 Companies Hiring Right Now in Michigan
As we enter the last few weeks of 2024, companies are still hiring — there are more than 4,700 open jobs on the Purpose Jobs job board. Below, we rounded up 14 open roles in Michigan. Let's dive in.