Renaissance Rising: Michigan Central Station's Triumphant Return

A century-old landmark becomes the cornerstone of Detroit's innovation future, powered by strategic partnerships and MEDC support

NFL Draft in Detroit: A Big Catch with a Bigger Impact

The NFL Draft in Detroit shows how events can support communities and their local businesses.

Michigan’s Efficient Transportation Systems

With recent substantial investments in road, air and water infrastructure, Michigan is paving the way for its businesses to thrive. The state’s Infrastructure Office is at the core of this initiative, spearheading ambitious goals and dedicated efforts to enhance transportation efficiency through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Michigan’s supplemental infrastructure investment funds. Evident through the state’s strategic strides towards comprehensive infrastructure support, Michigan companies are positioned for success whether on land, water or in the air.

Spotlight: Celebrating Small Business Support Hubs Statewide

The MEDC kicked off a series of celebrations for the newly designated Small Business Support Hubs across the state, which provide resources to Michigan’s small businesses

Community revitalization project in Merrill wins national recognition at Mid-America Economic Development Council Competitive Conference

MAEDC award highlights impact of MEDC’s community revitalization initiatives in Michigan

Supporting Local Bolsters Michigan’s Small Businesses and Communities

Whether it’s the holiday shopping season or another beautiful Pure Michigan summer, supporting local is always in style.

The 12 Sovereign Tribes Building Economic Success with Community

Calumet: Where Collaborative Economic Development Drives Michigan Prosperity

Nestled in the Keweenaw Peninsula – the northernmost area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) – Calumet is central to the state’s efforts to drive prosperity for all Michiganders. With locally driven initiatives and statewide support, the people of Calumet are demonstrating what it means to have an impact through economic development.

Tour The Community Spirit of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is known for its unmatched beauty and natural resources, including forests, mountains and lakes. But the area’s greatest asset is the people that call the area home.

Celebrating 20 Years of Building Stronger Communities through Michigan Main Street

Beginning in 2003 as a Main Street America Coordinating Program, Michigan Main Street has assisted communities across Michigan interested in revitalizing and preserving their historic traditional downtowns or commercial districts