Equitable Economic Development

Michigan is a place of abundant opportunity. Under the leadership of CEO Quentin L. Messer Jr., the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is working to create equitable access to resources, attractive opportunities for young people and a solid foundation for businesses to call Michigan home.

Achieving International Growth through Trade Missions

MEDC’s International Trade Managers help Michigan businesses overcome obstacles by identifying resources and making introductions to jumpstart their momentum in a foreign market

Michigan’s Small Businesses Create Big Impact

The annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala gives Michigan’s small business owners the red carpet treatment and highlights their impact across the state

Tools of the Trade: Michigan Helps Companies Go International

Resources from the MEDC’s International Trade Program are providing Michigan’s companies with growth opportunities across the globe

Fostering Success for Black-Owned Businesses

MEDC highlights the growth opportunities, initiatives and success stories for Black-owned businesses in Michigan

Clear Skies Ahead: Climate Stability and Policies in Michigan Mitigate Risk

Economic Opportunity and Pure Michigan Lifestyle Attract Talent Throughout the State

Inside the Inflation Reduction Act and its Impact on Economic Development

MEDC’s Chief Executive & Economic Competitiveness Officer, Quentin L. Messer Jr. was a guest on a recent webinar — How the Inflation Reduction Act Changes the Game for Economic Developers.

Meet the 30+ Companies Announcing a Combined $11.8 Billion in Michigan so Far This Year

Michigan has strategically positioned itself to attract significant corporate investment in the first half of 2022 – and is aligned statewide to welcome more.

Is Your Michigan Business Export Ready? A Conversation with the Michigan Small Business Development Center

Alyssa Tracey, director of the MEDC International Trade program, speaks with Josh Billington, Assistant State Director of Strategic Innovation operations with the Michigan Small Business Development Center, on how small businesses can gain success by expanding to global markets.