Michigan Attempts to Lure Sears with Incentives

Southeastern Michigan is reportedly in talks with Sears Holding Corp. to relocate its headquarters to that state

Count Michigan among the many states looking to poach Illinois businesses. 

The Wolverine State is working to woo Sears Holding Corporation to move its headquarters up north incentives worth about $50 million, including tax breaks, housing incentives and relocation grants, according to the Free-Press..

The Detroit Free-Press
reports Wayne and Oakland counties in southeastern Michigan are in talks with the Hoffman Estates-based company.

New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas are reportedly also in talks with Sears about a possible relocation.

Sears recently confirmed reports that it is considering moving its headquarters out of northwest suburban Hoffman Estates.

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