Workforce & Industrial Development

Located in Oakland County, Bloomfield Hills stands out as a strategic base for advanced manufacturing, professional services, and high-tech industries in southeast Michigan. While the city itself is known for its affluent residential character, its proximity to major industrial corridors, including the I-75 and Woodward Avenue, positions it near the heart of Detroit’s broader economic engine.

Industrial real estate activity in the region is robust, with Oakland County reporting strong demand for flex space and light manufacturing facilities. Developers are modernizing older sites and investing in new builds to meet the needs of automotive suppliers, R&D operations, and logistics firms.

Bloomfield Hills benefits from a highly educated workforce, with access to talent pipelines from nearby universities such as Oakland University and Wayne State. The Michigan Works! system, in partnership with Oakland County Michigan Works!, delivers tailored workforce development, recruitment, and training services to local employers.

Michigan’s suite of business incentives—including the Michigan Business Development Program and the State Essential Services Assessment Exemption—can help companies offset costs for expansion or relocation. Oakland County also offers site selection assistance and local incentives to support industrial and commercial investment in the Bloomfield Hills area.