Spotlight: Small Business Support in Shiawassee County

The Pure Michigan Business Connect and Community Development teams at MEDC, along with local business support services, joined forces to help small batch food manufacturers through their recovery and growth following the struggles of COVID-19.

Communities Rally Together to Support Small Businesses

Small businesses serve as the lifeline for creating authentic experiences in Michigan communities.

Academia Answers the Call in Michigan by Supporting COVID-19 Response Efforts

From K-12 schools across the state to nationally recognized universities, Michigan’s young talent and research expertise is coming together to support an Arsenal of Innovation in the face of COVID-19.

Michigan’s ‘Arsenal of Innovation’ supports the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19

Around the globe, Michigan is known for what it can make, as home to a skilled workforce and an unparalleled work ethic. And the state’s legendary innovation is on display yet again helping the world as it works to flatten the curve of COVID-19.

MEDC’s SVP of Community Development looks toward the future

A Conversation with Michele Wildman

Tech Company Ignites Investment in Downtown Niles

Historic preservation is a key contributor to the economic sustainability of Michigan communities.

Michigan Hunters Head to the Woods, Boost Statewide Economy

Whitetail deer season draws nearly 500,000 hunters, adding annual boost to local economies throughout the state

FEAST feeds growing startups

Michigan boasts one of the most diverse agricultural industries in the United States, with 10 million acres of farmland growing everything from fruits, vegetables and grains to livestock.

Tackling the Impact of Mobility on Communities

If Detroit is known for one thing it is that it is a city that knows how to move. It lives, breathes, grows, knows and designs movement.

What's next for community development in Michigan?

MEDC leaders share their vision for the future