Living and Working in Ann Arbor
Living in Ann Arbor
Economy, Major Employers & Industries
Job Listings
Networking
Additional Resources
For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Living in Ann Arbor
A vibrant downtown and tree-lined streets make Ann Arbor a safe and charming place to live and work. More than 114,000 residents live within the city's 27 square miles. The city regularly receives national attention as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Recent accolades include:
Ann Arbor is known for educational excellence and is home to five colleges and universities, including the University of Michigan. The public school system has instituted a comprehensive academic achievement plan to help ensure all students are successful.
Many opportunities for recreation are available in and around the city, including 156 parks with trails, golf, canoe liveries, tennis courts, athletic fields and more. One of the most environmentally friendly cities, Ann Arbor has a progressive recycling program and preservation of the city's green space is a top priority of city government. Learn more about the city by visiting the following sites.
Official City Website
Ann Arbor Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce
Sperling's Best Places
Wikipedia
Economy, Major Employers & Industries
The University of Michigan significantly shapes Ann Arbor's economy. Other employers are drawn to the area by the university's research and development and by its graduates. High tech, health services and biotechnology are other major industries represented in the local economy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, Ann Arbor's unemployment rate is consistently lower than the rest of Michigan.
You'll find comprehensive lists of local employers by visiting the following sites.
Ann Arbor Leading Area Businesses (Ann Arbor SPARK)
Ann Arbor's Cool Growing Companies (Ann Arbor SPARK)
Metromode Media's List of Growing Companies in Metro Detroit
Note: 20 of 54 companies listed are located in Ann Arbor
Local Nonprofit Directory (NEW, Nonprofit Enterprise at Work)
Job Listings
Ann Arbor SPARK College Connections
Lists events and companies that are specifically geared for college students that would like to stay in Michigan after graduation.
MichBio BioConnections
Job opportunities specific to life sciences and biotechnology industries.
Michigan Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Search all types of jobs posted within 24 different colleges/universities in Michigan.
Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce Local Jobs Posting Pages
Michigan Jobs & Career Portal Job Seeker Quick Start List
Includes links to temp agencies by city, state and local government jobs, Michigan Talent Bank, internships and others.
University of Michigan Job Postings (full- & part-time jobs)
University of Michigan Temporary Staffing Services (temp jobs only)
Networking
Tap the following resources to help you connect with professionals working in your field(s) of interest.
University of Michigan Alumni Clubs in Michigan
University of Michigan Alumni Association's AlumniNetWorks
University of Michigan Alumni Association's inCircle online networking and job posting system
University of Michigan Alumni Association on Facebook (Requires Facebook account)
Connect Ann Arbor Blog and on LinkedIn
Additional Resources
Women's Exchange of Washtenaw
Group of local volunteer businesswomen who promote networking, skill-building, professional support, and growth.
Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce Member Directory
Concentrate
Metromode Media's online magazine about Ann Arbor
Search Ann Arbor businesses by sector (Ann Arbor SPARK)
For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
MPowered Entrepreneurship Student Organization
Group is housed in engineering but open to students of all majors.
The M.O.R.E. Program (Michigan Opportunities and Resources for Entrepreneurs Program)
Center for Entrepreneurship, UM College of Engineering:
Local Entrepreneurial Success Stories (Ann Arbor SPARK)
Living and Working in Minneapolis
Living in Minneapolis
Economy, Major Employers and Industries
Job Listings
Networking
Living in Minneapolis
Minneapolis ranks high on many measures of quality of life and as a good place
for young professional to start a career. The 16th-largest metropolitan area
in the country, the twin cities have long been noted for their tremendous spirit
of civic engagement and cooperation. Recently Minneapolis was labeled the Best
Place to Live (Money Magazine). New graduates may be especially encouraged by
some other Minneapolis list-toppers:
The Twin Cities region is home to two thriving downtowns, internationally acclaimed
orchestras and museums, and five major sports teams. It also boasts a park system
called the best-designed in America.
Two Minneapolis cultural fun facts are:
- The region is second only to New York City in live theater per capita
- Minneapolis-St. Paul has 1.72 movie complexes per 100,000 residents,
ranking third highest in the nation
Visit the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and Sperling's Best Places to learn more about city life.
Economy, Major Employers and Industries
Minneapolis-St. Paul ranks consistently high on many business and employment
lists, with a relatively wide range of industries represented in the economy
and a corresponding low unemployment rate. The area’s economic diversity
is represented by top employers old and new, small and large, public and private. Multiple Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Minneapolis. Some large
employers include:
3M
Ameriprise Financial
Best Buy Co., Inc.
General Mills
Hormel Foods
IBM
ING Group (financial services)
Medtronic
Northwest Airlines
Piper Jaffray (financial services)
Qwest (communications)
RBC Dain Rauscher (financial services)
Star Tribune
Target Corporation
Thrivent Financial
UnitedHealth Group
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
U.S. Bancorp
Wells Fargo
Xcel Energy
Visit America's Career Info Net for a list and profile of 50
largest employers in Minnesota, and click on “State Information.”
Check out the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits to learn about local nonprofits.
Job Listings
Minnesotajobs.com is a full service
career website including a calendar of area career fairs, job postings in a
wide range of fields, blogs and a list of networking groups.
The State of Minnesota provides job and
career information (click on Business and Jobs, then Employment Links), including
government jobs at all levels and a link to Minnesota ’s Job Bank.
Networking
Use the following resources to help create and build your network in the Minneapolis area.
The University of Michigan's Twin Cities Alumni Club sponsors a number of social and other activities.
The Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce offers several opportunities. Emerging Leaders events are casual networking opportunities held at fun places around the city. Networking Bingo is a regular networking event.
Minnesotajobs.com maintains an extensive database of area networking groups.
Meet Minneapolis on Facebook
Living and Working in New York City
Living in New York City
Economy, Top Employers
Networking
Job Listings
Housing
Living in New York City
The most densely populated city in the United States, New York City is a cultural and economic capitol offering endless possibilities for work and play. The five boroughs that comprise New York city: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island total over 8.2 million residents. As the saying goes, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere!
Job prospects for the city of New York look promising, recently being named a
Top 100 city for Jobs in 2008
New York’s vibrant social scene also helped ensure its place among the
Top 5 Cities for Singles to Meet
For more information about living and working in NYC, check out these resources:
City of New York Official Site
New York City Chamber of Commerce
New York City on Wikipedia
Economy/Top Employers
New York City is a global hub of international business thanks in part to housing the
New York Stock Exchange.
However, the city is equally known for its arts and cultural scene, perhaps most famously the theater district centered around
Broadway and Times Square and the numerous museums and art galleries that populate New York City.
Major industries in New York include:
Finance, Insurance, Real estate, Media and the Arts, Advertising, Law, Consulting, Accounting, Fashion, Retail and Beauty
New York is home to numerous major corporations' headquarters
including 44
Fortune 500 companies and more Fortune 100 companies than any other US city.
Advances in urban planning and development and a strong public interest in environmentally sound practices have led to an emerging market in New York (and elsewhere) for Bioscience, Green Building and Sustainable Housing
Another market in New York demonstrating strong growth is
non-profits/charitable organization/philanthropy:
NYC Non-Profits
Future Leaders on Philanthropy
Networking
University of Michigan Club of NYC
University of Michigan Entertainment Coalition (very active in NYC)
Job Listing Websites
New York Times Job Market
Metro New York Jobs (Also posts career related events)
New York Job Source
Housing
NYC Alumni Club Relocation Resources
Websites:
New York City Affordable Housing Resource Center
New York City Rent Guidelines Board
How to Rent in NYC
Apt. Hunting Tips from Columbia University's Off-Campus Housing Assistance
New York Department of State Legal Memorandum on Apartment Hunting
Survival Guide for Performing Artists - Apartment Hunting
Tenants Rights
About.com Manhattan Apartment Hunting
Articles:
Finding Your First Apartment
By VIVIAN S. TOY
April 20, 2008, New York Times
What You Can Rent for $1,000
By CLAIRE WILSON
Published: June 4, 2006, New York Times
Living and Working in DC
Living in DC
Economy, Top Employers
Networking
Job Listings
Housing
Living in DC
The Washington DC metro area, comprised of the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland, is home to the nation's capitol, famous historic landmarks, and one of the country’s lowest unemployment rates. Efficient public transportation on the
city's Metro makes travel in and out of District easy and eco-friendly. Steady job growth and the almost 50 area colleges and universities make the town especially attractive to young professionals.
In fact DC, was recently rated the
Top City for Young Singles by Kiplinger's Magazine.
For more info on living in the District, check out:
Washington DC Chamber of Commerce
Washington DC's Official website
The Metro Section of the Washington Post
The Washingtonian Magazine
Economy/Top Employers
Not surprisingly, the Federal government and companies that support the federal government are some of the largest employers in the region. Information and technology services companies are another major sector, most of which is centered in nearby Tysons Corner, Virginia's
technology corridor.
Media outlets such as the Washington Post, and Gannet News Corp. (publishers of USA Today) are two of the areas largest employers. Consulting, public relations, law, and financial organizations also play a significant role in the DC economy.
A list of the largest employers in the Washington DC metro area
Occupations with the most job openings in DC that require a Bachelor's degree or higher
Ten companies in the Washington, DC metropolitan were in the top 100 fastest growing private companies in the US.
Networking:
DC Capitol Alumni Club
Capitol Alumni Network
Professionals in the City
DC Society of Young Professionals
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington DC
Job Websites:
HillZoo.com - The Home Page of Capitol Hill
USA Jobs - The Federal Government's Official Jobs Site
Internships in Washington, DC
Jobs in the DC Area, via The Washington Post
Rollcall Jobs
Housing:
The cost of living in D.C. runs 42% above the national average.
Recent listings show one-bedroom apartments in the popular neighborhoods of U Street and Cleveland Park at about $2,000 a month (Kiplinger, 2007).
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