Due to some unforeseen personal issues, I have to end my tenure as editor of Xconomy Detroit far sooner than I would like. But in my relatively short time here, I’ve discovered no shortage of interesting and compelling stories in Michigan. Here are my top six takeaways from my six months in the Wolverine State.
Michigan has been, is, and will probably always be primarily an auto state. The state has tried hard to diversify into high-tech industries, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cleantech, and software. But despite the well-publicized troubles in the automobile industry, the business of making cars remains deeply ingrained in Michigan’s economy and culture.
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Author:Thomas Lee
