About Novi

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Helping businesses grow and prosper is a major focus of the City of Novi. The city is dedicated to helping foster the region's economic base to improve the quality of life for its citizens and business community.

Finding the ideal location is a critical step that can dramatically affect your business. The ideal location must include such amenities as:

  • Aerial view of NoviConvenient access to multiple expressways
  • Easy access to utilities
  • High-tech and industrial land development opportunities
  • Impressive array of schools, recreation centers, waterways, parks and a world class retail district

(For detailed information, please visit the Community Profile page.)

These elements are the City of Novi - a dynamic community that has been identified by major companies as the ideal location. Highlights include:

  • Strategically located in southeastern Michigan
  • Consists of 31-square miles in prestigious Oakland County
  • 25 minutes from downtown Detroit and the University of Michigan
  • 45 minutes from Michigan State University
  • Offers many solid advantages, combining an outstanding blend of highly visible land development opportunities in both high-tech and industrial areas.
  • Well-connected to highway, rail and air transportation routes offering accessibility second to none

Collage of Business NoviHere you'll find that industry and a vibrant suburban environment happily coexists in an area where expansion will be thoughtful and balanced. Novi takes great pride in having superior parks, wetland and woodland protections and recreation centers.

Additionally, in Novi, we are extremely proud of our cultural diversity. More than 35 businesses based in Japan and at least 14 businesses based in Germany call Novi “home” in the United States. Combine these factors with fiscal responsibility and an open government that values and welcomes community involvement, and you have a dynamic, prospering city.

Since 1969, Novi's economy has steadily grown. And with vibrant economic conditions, the area has enjoyed many professional employment opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 
Blueprint for Success
Testimonials
Logo - The Art InstituteThe Art Institute of Michigan
Novi was our first location choice to open our new college campus because of the positive business environment, vibrant diverse and growing community, and overall access to a multitude of other communities within SE Michigan. In addition, Novi’s strong commitment to education made the partnership an easy decision. We are happy to be located in beautiful Novi and enjoy the many community benefits
     -- Ted Blashak, President,
        The Art Institute of Michigan

Logo - Toyota BoshokuToyota Boshoku
Toyota Boshoku America is proud to have recently invested more than $10 million in Novi and bringing many more high-paying research & development jobs. Novi is centrally located to Toyota and GM’s Engineering centers and a world-class International airport. Novi is a culturally diverse city that is friendly to our team members. This also affords us the availability of experienced and knowledgeable people. Novi leaders respond quickly to our team at Toyota Boshoku America and provide a true center for partnerships and collaboration that make us proud to be part of the fabric of the great state of Michigan. We are proud to call Novi our home base for research and development in the Americas.
     -- Warner Allen,
        Toyota Boshoku America

Logo - ITCITC Transmission Corporation
I would tell anyone if you're locating an office and you get the chance to meet the people from Novi and you get to do business here, you're going to stay.
     -- Joe Welch, President and CEO,
        ITC Transmission Corp.

Logo - General FiltersGeneral Filters
In terms of shopping and restaurants and the things people look for in a community, Novi is really second to none. The housing is beautiful, the school district is known for being exceptional… so in terms of people not familiar with the area, moving to Novi would be one of the best choices they could make.
     -- John Redner, Owner,
        General Filters

Logo - Walsh CollegeWalsh College
We have been here now about 15 years and I have to tell you the business, the civic, and the educational opportunities here are phenomenal. We have never seen such a tight network of cooperation between government, education, and business as we do here.
     -- Stephanie Bergeron, President,
        Walsh College

Logo - RyderRyder Systems, Inc.
I think Novi showed the most interest, the most initiative, the most desire to have us locate here. The City was one of the keys to our success.
     -- Tom Jones, Senior Vice President,
        Ryder System, Inc.