New York City is getting more film and TV crews (Ugly Betty will finally start shooting here, in the city the story's set in, rather than in sham L.A. studios) due to a recent tripling of the tax credit awarded by the city to production companies.
Now the state of Michigan is using a similar strategy to attract creative businesses. If you're looking to set up an architecture or design firm (graphic, interior, fashion, and yes, industrial) or a broad range of other creative businesses, you become eligible for the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) tax credit, previously available only to those in the manufacturing sector. As bureaucrats try to revitalize a struggling Detroit, it will once again be up to the artists (SoHo story, anyone?) to renew and revitalize. More info available here.
The state is in such a recession that I know a few designers that have been scared to start their own studios...this may ease the fear. I can only hope it works.
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