No. 1 in job growth, Michigan tearing down walls
With Newsweek/ The Daily Beast now ranking the state No. 1 in job growth, Michigan economic developers and state officials are focusing on how they can keep tearing down walls and building bridges...
View ArticleMichiganders coming back home to growing economy
With Michigan leading the nation in new job growth and the Federal Reserve projecting Michigan is on track to lead all other states in job growth over the next six months, a growing number of...
View ArticleMark Hackel: Why Macomb County is a Great Place to Call Home
Five Michigan towns were named in Money Magazine’s list of best places to live – Troy, West Bloomfield Township, Shelby Township, Macomb Township and Ann Arbor were among the top 100 small cities in...
View ArticleShopping Locally in Michigan: Making a Difference by Karen Buscemi
By Karen Buscemi, Editor, StyleLine magazine Every time I buy locally, I’m making a difference. That’s the message that I, along with StyleLine magazine, hope will become the shopping mantra of...
View ArticleMary Sue Coleman: Why Ann Arbor is a Great Place to Call Home
Five Michigan towns were named in Money Magazine’s list of best places to live – Troy, West Bloomfield Township, Shelby Township, Macomb Township and Ann Arbor were among the top 100 small cities in...
View ArticleThere’s No Place Like Home: MichAGAIN Profile Emily Keller-Logan
There is no place like home and through the MichAGAIN Program, many young and seasoned professionals are calling Michigan “home” once again. Through partnerships with universities, businesses and...
View ArticleMark Hackel: Partnering with the MEDC to Retain and Grow Macomb County...
Area Development Magazine recently named Michigan 4th among all states in the nation in leading the economic recovery, according to the 2012 Top States for Doing Business Survey. All over Michigan, we...
View ArticleThe 2013 North American International Auto Show: The Motor City in High Gear
All eyes are on Detroit for the 25th Annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) showcasing new cars and trucks and latest industry trends. With more than 50 unveilings expected, vehicle...
View ArticleAlissa Hooper: Why I LiveWorkDetroit!
Detroit is making its mark as a great place for young professionals to live, work and play and the LiveWorkDetroit! program gives participants the opportunity to see the city in person and hear...
View ArticleWhy Michigan: How the MEDC is Attracting New Businesses to the State
Part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) focus is to attract new businesses to expand or relocate to Michigan. Dusty Duistermars, Manager of Site Selection Services for the MEDC,...
View ArticleTrevor Pawl: Connecting Michigan Businesses with Resources and Opportunities
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has implemented new programs, such as Pure Michigan Business Connect, to help small businesses by connecting them with resources and opportunities needed...
View ArticleEconomic Development in Novi: Bringing and Retaining Business in Michigan
Communities throughout Michigan work alongside MEDC to attract new businesses and grow existing ones. Novi is a great example. Located in southern Oakland County, it is one of the fastest growing...
View ArticleNine Michigan Communities Win $4.4 Million in Funding for Downtown Improvements
Nine Michigan communities have won $4,472,531 in Downtown Infrastructure Grant (DIG) program funds for public infrastructure improvements that will help attract new business investment and bring new...
View ArticleI Want Your Job: D:hive’s Jeanette Pierce
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” – Confucius I Want Your Job, a new series on the Michigan Advantage blog, profiles talented Michiganders who have a unique...
View ArticleDiplomat Specialty Pharmacy: Committed to Helping the Community
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy is playing a lead role in Flint’s comeback. Headquartered in the city since 2010, the company is experiencing tremendous growth. Diplomat prides itself on factoring in...
View ArticleFood for Thought: Detroit’s Eastern Market Builds on Urban Agricultural Growth
Eastern Market, one of the largest year-round public markets in the U.S., has been a staple of urban activity and commerce for more than 100 years, drawing more than 40,000 visitors on a weekly basis....
View ArticleRevitalization Efforts Underway in St. Joseph with help from the Michigan...
A vacant industrial site in St. Joseph, Michigan will soon become home to a 100-room boutique/resort style hotel at Harbor Shores with the help of $3 million from the state. The project received a $2.1...
View ArticleMEDC and Charter One Award $100K in Grants to 30 Small, Detroit-Area Food...
Charter One and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently awarded 30 Detroit food-related small businesses $100K in grants through the Charter One Growing Communities program in...
View ArticleHonoring Our Heroes: November is Hire a Veteran Month
Governor Snyder declared November as Hire a Veteran Month – urging Michigan employers to consider veterans when making hiring decisions and help returning veterans make the transition from military...
View ArticleShopping Local This Holiday Season: Detroit Pop-Ups
The holiday season is the perfect time to get out and support small businesses. If every family in the U.S. shifted $10 a month to locally-owned independent businesses, over $9.3 billion would be...
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