“The cost basis in Detroit, for resources, for infrastructure, for real estate, is much closer now to many of the offshore locations,” Bryan told WWJ last month. “And many of our client contracts call for work to be performed onshore. So this move helps us deliver increased client value while also helping to rebuild the city.”

Michigan is close to finally realizing that we won’t be saved by Big Companies or Big Labor or even Big Government. It won’t be quick or easy, but salvation lies in growing, attracting and nurturing a lot more companies and entrepreneurs like Bryan.

So many new software and technology employees are moving in soon near Campus Martius Park that Quicken Loans boss Dan Gilbert suggested a new name for Woodward Avenue – Webward.