Michigan Business Success Stories

Detroit City Distillery

Detroit City Distillery adapted its manufacturing facility in 72 hours to produce hand sanitizer for the region’s first responders and frontline workers in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks to the support of Pure Michigan Business Connect’s COVID-19 Procurement Platform, the company was able to quickly get the product into the hands of those who needed it most.

Creative Studio Promotions

Creative Studio Promotions is in the top 3 percent in the promotional industry with close to $5 million in revenue in 2019. Ninety-five percent of companies in this industry have revenues less than $1 million. Several MEDC programs were instrumental in helping CSP reach this level of success.

Lineage Logistics

More likely than not, Lineage Logistics played a role in shipping the food you ate today. That’s why in 2017, when the company began looking to move its international headquarters from Irvine, California, there was no doubt that Michigan would be its next home for opportunity.

Shoppes at the Penney’s Block/Lumberman Lofts

A historic two-story building in downtown Allegan is restored, sparking further revitalization thanks to the decision of one commercial developer to take a chance on a city.

Challenger Communications

From Albion, Michigan to Argentina and Mexico, Challenger Communications, an antenna systems manufacturer, exports to global markets.

Ethel's Baking Co.

Ethel’s Baking Co. made its mark as the premier wholesale and retail baking company producing hand crafted gluten-free dessert bars and cookies for consumers across the U.S. and Canada.

Waupaca Foundry

Out-of-state company Waupaca Foundry chose to make the Western Upper Peninsula its latest home for opportunity thanks to Michigan’s wealth of manufacturing know-how and a work ethic that is second-to-none.

Accurate Carbide

As a third-generation Saginaw company, Accurate Carbide Tool Co. has solidified its reputation as a premier contract manufacturer of high quality precision machined tooling and components.

Hayes Manufacturing

After 60 successful years of domestic growth, Hayes Manufacturing wanted to expand internationally but didn’t know where to begin. Enter the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

M & R Ventures

Made in Michigan for the past 20 years, M & R Ventures has a reputation for creatively adapting traditional recipes to bring out the best in food quality. Little did they know that its latest endeavor would result in an increased geographic footprint in the state.