Why the Multimedia Jobs Act is Relevant for Michigan

Historically, Michigan has had a robust commercial and corporate industrial production market, but now marketers often require that a certain percentage of their commercial production be done in those states offering incentives. Without the Multimedia Jobs Act in place, Michigan cannot compete

Commercial production helps create infrastructure. It builds the labor force and brick-and-mortar businesses to build a thriving production community.

The production industry in Michigan has a fairly robust infrastructure that already exists. These incentives will only add to the strength of our base of resources. Editorial facilities, stages, and prop houses will grow. An incentive also impacts other industries that directly support the production industry: carpenters, catering, location rentals, hair, makeup, hotels, and restaurants, to name a few.

The Multimedia Jobs Act Has Bipartisan Support

Legislators are beginning to understand the urgent need for creative solutions to our economic predicament and see the opportunity with a multimedia incentive program. Other states, including neighboring states, have already reinstated film incentives or increased their offerings. Demand for production is high and growing, with marketers, TV, film, and streaming services looking for content. A multimedia incentive is very timely as it will undoubtedly boost jobs and stimulate economic activity.

Now is the time to act!