Business Partnership
Spotlight: Small Business Support Across the Upper Peninsula
Small businesses all across Michigan serve as the lifeblood of their communities. As economic recovery efforts across Michigan gather momentum, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is continuing to find innovative opportunities to collaborate with local partners to bring critical support and growth opportunities to small businesses.
Michigan is a Top Place for Remote Workers
In the new era of remote work, Michigan has emerged as a place that can support workers and companies navigating new workforce realities.
Western Upper Peninsula businesses show ingenuity, resiliency in best, and worst, of times
Small businesses are the heart of Michigan’s local communities, and there is no area of the state where this entrepreneurial spirit is more evident than the Western Upper Peninsula.
Accelerating Innovation with Industry 4.0
Tom Kelly, executive director and CEO of Automation Alley joins Natalie Chmiko, MEDC’s VP of Pure Michigan Business Connect & International Trade for a live conversation about all things Industry 4.0.
Connecting Black-owned Businesses with Opportunity
Successful Black-owned businesses partner with Pure Michigan Business Connect for new growth opportunities
Fund Facts: Jan Garfinkle, Arboretum Ventures
On this episode of Fund Facts—a video series focused on venture capitalists, angel investors and other funders critical to Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, we connect with Jan Garfinkle, founder of Arboretum Ventures.
Creating Opportunities for Equality Along the Supply Chain
Working with diverse suppliers widens the pool of available channels, increases competition and can also generate new innovations, services or products.
Full STEAM Ahead: How Michigan Colleges and Companies are Advancing the Talent Pipeline
From Whirlpool’s decade long support of FIRST Robotics to Muskegon Community College’s unique Makerspace, Michigan’s private sector and academic leaders are investing in programs and partnerships to fill a STEAM pipeline for decades to come.
Putting Values into Practice to Prioritize Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As we begin Black History Month, we at MEDC are reflecting on our efforts to demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do – and looking ahead to ensure we continue to create a more equitable and resilient economy for all.