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Saline Area OverviewNovember 2013

1Saline Area At A GlanceCity Founded: 1832Land Area City: 4.26 sq. miles, School District: 90.25 sq. milesPopulation City: 9,000, School District: 28,500Median Household Income: $100,950Bachelors Degree or Higher: 56 %Median Home Value: $283,300Home Ownership Rate: 74 %GreatSchools Score: 10 (rating scale of 1 to 10)Number of Parks: 12

Proximity to Major Cities: 10 minutes to Ann Arbor, 45 minutes to DetroitSister Cities: Brecon, Wales (1966) and Lindenberg, Germany (2001)Proximity to Detroit Metropolitan Airport and Ann Arbor Amtrak station: 30 minutes or lessProximity to Expressways: I-94, U.S. Rt. 12, U.S. Rt. 23, M-14 all within 10 minutes or less

2Why Choose Saline?Strong Community EngagementFamily-OrientedNationally Ranked SchoolsHousing Options to Suit Many LifestylesThriving Downtown SettingRich Cultural and Recreational OpportunitiesProximity to Big-City AmenitiesPositive Business Environment~ CNN/Money Magazine has recognized Saline three times as one of Americas Top 100 Best Places to Live ~

3Strong Community Engagement, Family-OrientedComprehensive Community ProgramsSaline Community EducationSaline Parks & RecreationActive Community GroupsSaline Area Social Services Helping those in needSaline Main Street Downtown revitalization and special eventsSaline Area Chamber of Commerce Advancing Salines economic well-being and supporting a high quality of life for its residents, businesses and visitorsSaline Historical Society Preserving Salines unique heritageAnd many more!

~ Bloomberg BusinessWeek named Saline The Best Place to Raise Kids in Michigan in 2012. ~

4Nationally Ranked SchoolsNewsweek/The Daily Beast ranked Saline High School among the Top 300 High Schools in the Nation, 4th in State of MichiganFor 2011-2012, Michigan Department of Education rated nearly all of Saline Area schools in 89th to 95th percentile for academic performanceHigh school graduation rate of 99 percentMore than 90 percent of class of 2012 went on to collegeGrammy Foundation listed Saline High School Music Department among Top 100 in the Nation

5Housing Options to Suit Many Lifestyles

Quiet, safe, friendly options for singles, families with children, empty nesters and retireesNeighborhoods near downtown feature charming, historical homes, as well as ranch and two-story homes (built 1950s to 1970s)Subdivisions in outer city limits and surrounding townships feature larger two-story homes (built 1980s to present)Country homes feature more land, along with historic farm houses and contemporary designsSaline also offers a number of apartment, condo and assisted-living options

6Thriving Downtown SettingSaline Main StreetEnhancing the vitality of Downtown Saline as the social, cultural, economic, and historic heart of our communityFestivals and community events throughout the yearWinterfest, Summerfest, Celtic Festival, Oktoberfest, concert series, craft shows, parades and moreVariety of shopping and dining options Growing number of retail and unique specialty shops, coffee shops, casual family dining, upscale establishments

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Rich Cultural and Recreational Opportunities

Historical points of interestRentschler Farm Museum, Depot Museum, Weber-Blaess School212 Arts CenterOffers a variety of art classes, programs and exhibitsModern and spacious Saline District LibraryOffers story hours, summer reading programs, book discussion groups, workshops and moreComprehensive parks & recreation facilities12 parks on over 500 acres of park land in Saline/Pittsfield Township, including play structures, walking trails, picnic areas and sports fields Saline Recreation Center two indoor pools, exercise/weight rooms, basketball court, indoor track, classes, leagues and more

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Proximity to Big-City Amenities

Minutes from Ann Arbor/University of Michigan, and Ypsilanti / Eastern Michigan UniversitySporting events, cultural events, shopping, dining, academic/research resourcesLess than an hour to DetroitSporting events, cultural events, major businessesClose to renowned hospitals and medical care through University of Michigan or St. Joseph Mercy health systemsConvenient access to I-94, U.S. Route 23, M-14, U.S. Route 12 Michigan Avenue, Amtrak station, Detroit Metropolitan Airport

9Positive Business EnvironmentStrategically located in Michigans southeast technology corridorAttractive customer demographics Saline Area draws from affluent, educated customer base. Community events draw thousands of visitors to downtown area each year.Good business mixSmall retail, dining, and professional services businesses in downtown and nearby shopping centers Industrial/technical parks house manufacturers from a variety of industriesVariety of real estate options Historic downtown buildings, shopping centers, industrial/technical parksAmple resourcesCity of Saline, Saline Area Chamber of Commerce, Saline Main Street, Ann Arbor SPARK, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

10Why Choose Saline?Strong community engagement, nationally ranked schools, rich cultural and recreational opportunities, thriving downtown setting, and proximity to big-city amenities - they all contribute to a high quality of life in Saline a vibrant community in southeastern Michigan that blends historic small-town charm with leading-edge opportunities.

Over the last 10 years, CNN/Money Magazine has recognized Saline three times as one of Americas Top 100 Best Places to Live. Bloomberg BusinessWeek named Saline The Best Place to Raise Kids in Michigan in 2013. And Newsweek/The Daily Beast ranked Saline High School among the Top 300 Best High Schools in the Nation in 2011 and 2013.

Visit us in Saline and discover why Its Good To Be Here!

11For More Information on Saline, Visit:City of Saline www.cityofsaline.org Saline Area Chamber of Commerce www.salinechamber.org Saline Area Schools - www.salineschools.org Saline Main Street - www.salinemainstreet.org Saline District Library http://saline.lib.mi.us Be Saline - www.besaline.orgSaline CQC www.salineCQC.org

12For more information on the Promote Saline Marketing Toolkit, or for further assistance with your company or organizations marketing needs, contact:

JenMotion Marketing, LLCJennifer WeaverP.O. Box 185, Saline, MI 48176T: 734-904-3822F: 734-944-0280E: jweaver@JenMotion.net

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