With over 80,000 people working
in Downtown Detroit, this part of the city is believed to house 20% of the
city’s jobs. In spite of this, an unemployment rate that is much higher than
the national average. Detroit has taken up a range of initiatives to boost
economic growth in the region.
By offering some fascinating
incentives in the form of wireless internet zones, entertainment, residential
complexes, benefits on business tax and even the famous Detroit International
Riverfront; they have been successful in opening doors to growth for jobs in Detroit.
Leading Companies in Detroit
Blue Cross Blue Shield, HP
Enterprise Services, Price Water House Coopers, Compuware, On Star, Ford Field,
and Ernst & Young have all set shop in the business complexes situated in
Downtown.
Quicken Loans recently relocated
its global headquarters – which employs 4000 people to Detroit. In addition to
this, the city is also home to some of Fortune 500 companies such as – General
Motors, DTE Energy and auto parts manufacturer – American Axle &
Manufacturing.
With advertising, finance, law,
biomedical research, computer software and healthcare industries also having a
thriving base in the city – some of the largest law firms and medical service
providers of the United States belong to this city. The Law Firm- Miller,
Canfield, Paddock & Stone and the Wayne State University offer a large
number of Detroit Jobs.
Top Companies with Jobs in Detroit
The city of Detroit is among the
largest employers in the city, by employing approximately 11,396 members of the
city’s work force. The public schools of Detroit contribute to the jobs in the
city by offering employment to 10,951 people. Other leading employers include-
1.
Detroit Medical Center with 10,823 employees.
2.
The Henry Ford Health System with 8,774
employees
3.
The United States Government with 6,665
employees
