Life In Lenawee
Workforce Development And Quality of Life
Quality of Life matters! Lenawee Now focuses on Quality of Life to attract businesses and people to Lenawee County. Incentive programs make a difference but a strong workforce is the backbone of any business. Life In Lenawee is a major selling point because you don’t live to work, you work to live.
Nature: Irish Hills, Lakes and Parks
Lenawee County is a beautiful place to live highlighted by the Irish Hills, lake life, parks and recreation.
Small Town Charm | Close to Major Cities
Lenawee County has small towns that offer shopping, community events, entertainment, food and more.
Culture, Arts and Community Events
Lenawee County culture and entertainment featuring the Croswell Opera House, ACA and Tecumseh Center for the Arts.
Education | Workforce Development
Lenawee has twelve K-12 Schools, 2 Trade Schools, 2 Colleges and Workforce Development, such as, The Align Center and Michigan Works.
Lenawee County
MORE THAN CURB APPEAL
Lenawee has balance. It has a beautiful landscape while being a strong industrial and manufacturing county. Small town charm with proximity to metro areas. The economy is diverse and strong but cost of living is affordable.
Affordable cost of living and doing business. Housing and rent tend to be much more affordable than in major metro areas making it easier for families and employees to live comfortably.
Residents enjoy a combination of small town charm and access to larger metro regions. You get peace, safety, community, recreation, nature, culture and quality of life amenities. There are many lakes, parks, golf courses and outdoor recreation options (hiking, biking, boating, fishing, etc.), which appeal to families, retirees and active individuals.
Access to quality, local healthcare and access to specialized care nearby. The county now has a modern hospital campus, walking trails, a farm program and YMCA which support health and well-being.
Lenawee County boasts some of the best education and workforce development in Michigan. The county hosts several higher-education institutions (colleges and universities), technical schools (through the intermediate school district), career-education and training programs, workforce development organizations linking education and business. This makes it a strong place for families and for employers looking for talent.
Lenawee is an entrepreneurial and business friendly environment. For small businesses and startups there are support systems, incubators, financial tools and a community mindset toward growth and revitalization.
Lenawee has a diverse local economy. The county’s economy consists of manufacturing, agriculture, services, healthcare, education and small business which helps provide job diversity and make the area more stable economically.
Altogether, these features make Lenawee attractive for families, working adults and retirees balancing affordability, amenities, community and access to jobs.
Lenawee County
Economic Development Impact on quality of life
Job growth and stability
When businesses expand, relocate to, or start up in the county, they bring jobs — including good-paying manufacturing, services, and entrepreneurial opportunities. That stability helps families, reduces unemployment, and strengthens the local economy. For example, expansions and investments have led to new facilities and employment opportunities over recent years. Improved public services and amenities. A stronger economy supports better public services: more parks and recreation, more robust senior services, public health, safety, infrastructure, etc.
Retention and Attraction of Talent
Economic development — especially when coordinated with education and workforce training — helps match residents with jobs, reduce brain drain and attract new people. A diversified economy adds resilience and more career paths.
Community and Neighborhood Revitalization
Through redevelopment of older properties, land-banking and programs for business and housing growth, economic development can help revitalize neighborhoods or downtowns which improves living conditions, property values and community pride.
Long-Term Economic Sustainability and Diversity
Rather than relying on a single industry, a diversified base (manufacturing, agriculture, small business, services, startups) makes the county more resilient to economic downturns which helps preserve quality of life over time.
Economic Development isn’t just about business. It influences jobs, community services, infrastructure, social fabric and ultimately Life in Lenawee County.
Lenawee Now
Our Role in Improving Quality of Life and Economic Opportunity
Business retention, attraction and growth support. Lenawee Now works to help existing businesses grow and attract new ones — which creates jobs and brings investment.
Access to Funding and Incentives for Businesses
Through grant programs, revolving loan funds, micro-loans, and assistance in navigating state-level incentives, Lenawee Now lowers barriers for startups and expansions.
Entrepreneurial Support and Small-Business Incubation
Programs like Lean Rocket Lab and Launch Lenawee help aspiring entrepreneurs get training, mentorship and business-planning support making it more likely they become successful small-business owners within the county.
Workforce Development and Talent Pipeline Linkage
Lenawee Now helps coordinate between local employers, educational institutions, and workforce agencies to make sure businesses can find skilled workers and residents have access to good careers.
Community Visioning and Placemaking
Through collaboration with volunteer initiatives like One Lenawee and Housing Lenawee, Lenawee Now helps support broader community efforts, not just business but to improve quality of life, from recreation and culture to housing, public spaces, and civic engagement.
Marketing the County a Great Place to Live and do Business
By promoting affordable living, big city amenities, small-town charm, Lenawee Now helps attract not just companies, but prospective residents and talent which supports sustainable growth.
Lenawee Now thus acts as a hub bridging business, workforce, infrastructure, community vision and quality of life which amplifies the benefits of economic development across the county.
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