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Fund Facts: Doug Neal, eLab 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 Doug Neal, managing director of eLab Ventures.

Business, Entrepreneurship

Fund Facts: Jeff Wesley, Michigan Rise

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 Jeff Wesley, executive director of Michigan Rise.

Business

Leveraging Technology to Grow Your Business

Chuck Werner from the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center discusses how Industry 4.0 technologies can improve a business.

Business, Community

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.

Business, Culture

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.

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

Connecting Black-owned Businesses with Opportunity

Successful Black-owned businesses partner with Pure Michigan Business Connect for new growth opportunities

Business

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.

Business, Talent

Full STEAM Ahead: How Michigan Colleges and Companies are Advancing the Talent Pipeline

From Whirlpool’s decadelong 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.