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Over 7,500 Small Businesses Served (and Counting)

An interim report on the Small Business Support Hubs program found over 7,500 established businesses had been served as of June 2025 by Michigan’s 27 hubs, in every county of the state

Governor Whitmer’s FY2027 state budget proposal maintains strong support for ‘Make It in Michigan’ economic development strategy

The governor’s proposed FY2027 budget recommendations continue measures that invest in the MEDC’s work to ensure all Michiganders can ‘Make It in Michigan’

New Report Ranks Michigan in Top States for Opportunity

Business Facilities included the Great Lakes State in its list of Opportunity-Rich States from 2025

Generation Hydrogen: Michigan’s Clean-Energy Transition

With its strong manufacturing heritage and leadership in mobility innovation, Michigan has the opportunity to fuel the future with clean energy

Small Business Support Hubs Spotlight: Battle Creek Food Reimagined

As a Small Business Support Hub and SmartZone, Battle Creek Food Reimagined provides support and a business ecosystem to empower Michigan’s food entrepreneurs