Quality of Life
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.
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
NFL Draft in Detroit: A Big Catch with a Bigger Impact
The NFL Draft in Detroit shows how events can support communities and their local businesses.
Michigan’s Efficient Transportation Systems
With recent substantial investments in road, air and water infrastructure, Michigan is paving the way for its businesses to thrive. The state’s Infrastructure Office is at the core of this initiative, spearheading ambitious goals and dedicated efforts to enhance transportation efficiency through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Michigan’s supplemental infrastructure investment funds. Evident through the state’s strategic strides towards comprehensive infrastructure support, Michigan companies are positioned for success whether on land, water or in the air.
You Can in Michigan: The Great Lakes State’s Trailblazing Talent Solutions
Energizing its workforce landscape, Michigan cultivates top-tier professionals through strategic talent initiatives. Investing in talent programs across target industries, such as EV mobility, advanced manufacturing, transportation, technology, life sciences and clean energy, creates an ecosystem of advocacy, training and tools for successful talent matches in a dynamic job market. This multifaceted strategy places Michigan at the forefront of integrated talent solutions in the country, as proven by the state recently being named a top-ranking state for workforce development in 2024.
Spotlight: Celebrating Small Business Support Hubs Statewide
The MEDC kicked off a series of celebrations for the newly designated Small Business Support Hubs across the state, which provide resources to Michigan’s small businesses
Outdoor Rec and Tourism Make a Michigan Winter Wonderland
Michigan’s winter wonderland has everything you need to enjoy the season
Calumet: Where Collaborative Economic Development Drives Michigan Prosperity
Nestled in the Keweenaw Peninsula – the northernmost area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) – Calumet is central to the state’s efforts to drive prosperity for all Michiganders. With locally driven initiatives and statewide support, the people of Calumet are demonstrating what it means to have an impact through economic development.