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.
Why more and more high-tech companies are choosing to “Make It in Michigan”
A thriving semiconductor industry is driving manufacturing and R&D while supporting a new tech ecosystem
Michigan's Can-Do Culture Is Attracting Talent and Businesses to the Region
A diverse population and robust educational system are just some of the reasons why companies are finding success in the Great Lakes State.
Celebrating 10 Years of Collaborative Placemaking in Michigan
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of MEDC’s grant match program, Public Spaces Community Places, we look back at the last decade of placemaking efforts in communities across the state
Flint: Sparking Innovation and Manufacturing the Future
As the birthplace of General Motors and home to one of Michigan’s key strategic sites, Flint serves as a place of opportunity for its local community and the entire state
Renaissance Rising: Michigan Central Station's Triumphant Return
A century-old landmark becomes the cornerstone of Detroit's innovation future, powered by strategic partnerships and MEDC support
National Lighthouse Day: Honoring Michigan’s Beacons of Light
Recognized annually on Aug. 7, National Lighthouse Day celebrates the importance of America’s lighthouse heritage