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Going Beyond Borders with Metal Craft Technologies

Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s International Trade program helps businesses expand and grow—both right here in Michigan and around the globe. Each year, the International Trade team assists hundreds of companies in increasing their export sales, which contributes to job creation within the state.

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Three Takeaways: ATLAS Space Operations

U.S. Air Force veteran turned entrepreneur Mike Carey shares his “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their businesses in Michigan.

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Three Takeaways: Little Bay Boards

Petoskey craftsman Jason Thelen of Little Bay Boards shares his “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their businesses in Michigan.

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Three Takeaways: MyLocker

Detroit-based entrepreneur Robert Hake of MyLocker shares his “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their businesses in Michigan.

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Three Takeaways: BRCC

Experienced entrepreneur and investor Steve Haakenson shares his “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their businesses in Michigan.

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Fund Facts: Steve Haakenson, BRCC

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 sit down with Steve Haakenson, executive director of the Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC).

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Michigan entrepreneurs find sweet success through the Pure Michigan Business Connect program

PMBC’s Grand Sourcing Summit brings opportunities to diverse-owned suppliers from West Michigan

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A Conversation with Quentin Messer, Jr.

Quentin Messer, Jr. joined the MEDC as Chief Executive Officer in July of 2021. We recently caught up with Quentin to get his initial impressions of Michigan’s business community, and how the MEDC can help build a “championship economy” for Michigan.

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Three Takeaways: DornerWorks

Grand Rapids entrepreneurs David Dorner and Gregg Wildes of DornerWorks share their “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their business in Michigan.

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Support and Resources Are Available to Grow Businesses of All Sizes

Through a comprehensive suite of programs and services, MEDC helps fuel business growth and connects companies to the state’s highly skilled workforce.