Op-ed: Business lessons learned from all 83 Michigan counties

A Crain’s Detroit Business op-ed penned by MEDC CEO Quentin L. Messer, Jr. highlights the key takeaways from the Voices storytelling initiative

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’

2025 Year in Review: Steady as MEDC Goes

In a year of change and uncertainty, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has continued the course of the state’s Make It in Michigan economic development strategy to continue delivering results – and earning accolades – along the way

Listening to Our Customers: Strong Satisfaction, Highly Trustworthy, Room for Improvement

With almost a thousand responses, the MEDC’s annual customer relationship survey showed strong satisfaction with customer service, with responses describing communicative, supportive staff and positive feelings about working with the MEDC. It also highlighted areas for improvement, such as transparently sharing decision-making criteria.

Michigan: The Hands that Feed You

As March marks Food & Agriculture Month, we celebrate the prominence, variety, and deliciousness of Michigan’s agribusiness industry

Michigan’s Hydrogen Energy Leadership Reaffirmed with DOE Funding

Michigan’s lead position in the pursuit of large-scale hydrogen energy use is reinforced with two Department of Energy awards

Outdoor economy hits new high in Michigan; diverse industry demonstrates growth and resilience

Strategic Shifts: Michigan's Magnetism for Businesses Relocating Headquarters

Michigan has emerged as a magnet for relocation of corporate headquarters and establishment of North American headquarters, spanning diverse industries from advanced manufacturing and footwear to semiconductors.

The 12 Sovereign Tribes Building Economic Success with Community

MEDC, Michigan Businesses and the Power of Partnership

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation pulls down yet another national recognition – this time in Inc.’s Power Partners Awards – right after earning DCI’s ranking of No. 4 best-in-class state economic development agency