Pontiac is a city experiencing a structural and cultural urban renaissance. The perfect blend of old and new, the city is attracting investment as new shops, restaurants, and a growing number of high tech Internet firms sit next to historic buildings that are as majestic and proud as the Native American chief for which the city was named.

Corporate expansion, a high-tech explosion, tightly knit business communities and a great quality of life complete with lakes, parks and other recreational activities make Pontiac a wonderful place to live.

Why Pontiac? - Business Advantages
The city of Pontiac has a Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) and Economic Development Corporation (EDC). In 1997, Pontiac became the first city in Oakland County to establish a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. These agencies are available to assist businesses interested in locating and/or expanding in the city of Pontiac.

Additionally, the quality of fiber optics has increased in Pontiac, especially around the areas of Woodward Avenue and North Saginaw Street. The infrastructure creates the perfect home for the kind of pre-IPO companies you read about in newspapers every day - highly successful, highly competitive, high-tech corporations poised on the edge of phenomenal growth. A Pontiac location can help these businesses succeed and contribute to future success in this fast-moving industry.

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