While natives grumble about the economy and the weather, new residents of Southeast Michigan are pleased with the quality of life they find here. The low cost of living and hgiher-than-average salaries help, too.
Excerpt:Chris Baum is an expert on the area's highlights. It's his job to sell Detroit.
Baum moved to Detroit from New York 18 months ago to become senior vice president of sales and marketing for the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau.
He is a self-proclaimed auto nut, and he came to Michigan because he wanted to help rebuild Detroit. He knows what appealed to him about Detroit may appeal to others.
"The reality is that people believe what they see and are told. During the Super Bowl, the city looked good on TV. Belle Isle's Grand Prix? Those who watched it saw the beautiful island in the City of Detroit. The riverfront is cleaned up. The MGM Grand is open. We've replaced negative news with positive and hopeful news."
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