Michigan: the Next North American Tech Hub

The convergence of manufacturing and software development in the Great Lakes State is creating an environment for the technology sector to thrive.

Michigan Strikes the Perfect Balance with Affordable Cost of Living and High Quality of Life

However quality of life is measured - spectacular natural beauty, world-class cultural resources, vibrant cities or diverse recreational opportunities all combined with opportunity for growth - Michigan has it all.

MEDC Helps Small, Medium-Sized Businesses Access Capital in Michigan

Small to medium-sized businesses in Michigan utilize the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Capital Access programming to maintain and grow their companies when private sector lenders need assistance in providing a loan.

3 Takeaways with Daddy's Dough Cookies

Owner of successful, family-owned cookie business in Grand Rapids shares “bottom line” advice for budding entrepreneurs looking to start businesses in Michigan.

A Conversation on Igniting Equitable Economic Growth in Michigan

Supporting small businesses of all backgrounds is a crucial component that will drive Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Michigan: Where Work and Life Is All About Balance

Michigan business owners explain what makes the state such a special place to live and work.

MEDC Helps Small Businesses Build Strategic Connections Around the World

MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) is a free service that brings small- to medium-sized Michigan businesses together with local, national and global companies for supply chain sourcing opportunities. This demand-driven, multi-billion-dollar public/private initiative developed by the MEDC in 2011 is structured to make connections within all industries.

North America's First Industry 4.0 Accelerator Creates Global Opportunity, Success from Michigan

Over the years, Michigan has been recognized as a national manufacturing hub, thanks to its strong workforce and high-tech innovative ecosystem that helps forward-thinking companies take their products and services from ideation to creation. Today, Michigan is building on its rich manufacturing heritage and technological know-how as an active leader in the latest manufacturing revolution known as Industry 4.0.

A Conversation During World Trade Week on Resources and Opportunities Available for Businesses to Expand Globally

Michigan communities finding creative ways to bring residents downtown this summer, boost economic growth

Social districts, summer concert series, outdoor street games just a few of the ways communities are drawing people to their local business districts