MEDC Presents: A Year of Firsts

From the NFL Draft in Detroit and the Mobility Conference to a new way of sharing Michiganders’ stories across the state, 2024 was a year of firsts for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the State of Michigan. As we reflect on the announcements, events and successes of the past year, we celebrate 2024 as a starting point for new growth and excitement in the year ahead. Join us as we reflect on...

Everyone can participate in Michigan’s population growth

Michigan’s Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe and former Growing Michigan Together Council workgroup member Aidan Sova discuss the importance of including young voices in the effort to grow the state’s population and Make MI Home, a first-of-its-kind talent retention and attraction program.

Step into the Shark Tank at the Inaugural PitchMI Competition

Meet the four finalists of the inaugural PitchMI competition held during the Mobility Conference, where Detroit-based startup Civilized Cycles was awarded a $100,000 investment from the Michigan Growth Office.