If you're contemplating a business move to Michigan, you can find the best information to help you make your decision, as well as ways to advertise your arrival, from Michigan newspapers. Not only can MI newspapers give you an idea of the state's attitude toward new businesses and economic standing, MI newspapers can also help you get the word out so you'll have new business waiting when you arrive.
Your newspaper search can be as targeted as you want, with many local community newspapers offering up plenty of insight on what it's like to live in their locale. Or, for a bigger picture of Michigan news, check out more all-encompassing newspapers in areas such as Detriot and Grand Rapids. As you begin your search:
- Use Michigan newspapers to research different areas of the state and help determine a good location for your move.
- Utilize newspaper websites that offer useful information such as real estate listings, classifieds, exclusive content and other pieces of general information by locale.
- Find out if the newspaper publishes blogs, which can be great insights into life in the state or in a particular area of Michigan.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Check out Detroit newspapers
Of all the newspapers in MI, Detriot newspapers will give you a great overall look at the state, as well as communicate the angles from one of the state's largest metropolitan areas.
I recommend: The Detroit Free Press, among the top 20 largest newspapers in the country, is arguably the best Detroit news resource and the most comprehensive of all Detriot newspapers.
The Detroit News is a formidable contender among Detroit newspapers, however, with a clean Web site design and a packed business section.
Look up other major newspapers in Michigan
Other Michigan newspapers rival their metro competition with comprehensive coverage of their local scenes. Check out local newspapers in other famous Michigan towns.
I recommend: The Flint newspaper the
Flint Journal shares its web space with other Michigan newspapers such as the Ann Arbor newspaper
The Dearborn Press and Guide.
Log on to Michigan newspaper blogs
Beyond Detroit, other newspapers in Michigan will help you research other areas of the state where business opportunities abound. Blogs in particular can help you gauge the economic state in your area of interest.
I recommend: The
Lansing State Journal offers up a great blog page full of feeds on a variety of local topics. The
Grand Rapids Press also features a great blog page full of honest local information and opinion.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Many newspapers in Michigan publish a staff contact list online. Why not call up the newspaper's business reporter or city editor and pitch your business' arrival as a story?
The official source of Michigan Newspapers is the Michigan Newspapers page at Business.com
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