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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.

Business Partnership

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.

Three Takeaways

Three Takeaways: Belmont Engineered Plastics

Grand Rapids manufacturing professional Mike DaMore shares his “bottom line” advice for entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses in Michigan and beyond.

Entrepreneurship

Here's the Deal: WHIM and Detroit Denim

There’s nothing more fashionable than a great deal. By combining sustainable fashion with integrated digital solutions, Detroit Denim and WHIM have created a fruitful and successful relationship, sparking economic growth in the region.

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Three Takeaways: WHIM

Detroit-based technology and fashion entrepreneur Lori McColl shares her “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their businesses in Michigan.

Three Takeaways

Three Takeaways: Detroit Denim

Detroit entrepreneur Brenna Lane of Detroit Denim Company shares her “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand and grow their businesses in Michigan.

OFME

A Pure Michigan EV Road Trip: A Conversation with the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Consumers Energy and Under the Radar

Brain Rich, Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer Officer at Consumers Energy and Kathryn Snorrason, Managing Director at the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), discuss issues around consumer adoption of electric vehicles in Michigan with Tom Daldin from the PBS TV show “Under the Radar.” Daldin had an opportunity to drive an electric vehicle on a Pure Michigan road trip and recaps his experience to the duo, who highlight the benefits of owning an EV and how Michigan is supporting an EV future.

Business Partnership

Building an Economy that Works for All Michiganders

As Michigan works to emerge from the global pandemic following 16 months of emergency relief, response and recovery efforts, we now find ourselves in a position where we can reflect on what we have learned and how, together, we can rebuild our economy to be even stronger than before.

Business Partnership

A Conversation with Van Andel Global Trade Center on Empowering Michigan Businesses to Thrive Globally

The global ecosystem is constantly evolving, often propagating new hurdles for Michigan businesses looking to export their goods and services. Alyssa Tracey, director of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) International Trade program, and Sonja Johnson, executive director of the Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University, came together to discuss resources to help businesses compete and thrive in today’s international markets. The duo also announced a unique opportunity to network at Van Andel’s 4th Annual Summer Summit.

OFME

Michigan: Building Mobility's Future

From infrastructure resources to innovative technologies, Michigan becomes a leader in the mobility and electrification industry.