2025 Year in Review: Steady as MEDC Goes

In a year of change and uncertainty, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has continued the course of the state’s Make It in Michigan economic development strategy to continue delivering results – and earning accolades – along the way

Listening to Our Customers: Strong Satisfaction, Highly Trustworthy, Room for Improvement

With almost a thousand responses, the MEDC’s annual customer relationship survey showed strong satisfaction with customer service, with responses describing communicative, supportive staff and positive feelings about working with the MEDC. It also highlighted areas for improvement, such as transparently sharing decision-making criteria.

Michigan: The Hands that Feed You

As March marks Food & Agriculture Month, we celebrate the prominence, variety, and deliciousness of Michigan’s agribusiness industry

Michigan’s Hydrogen Energy Leadership Reaffirmed with DOE Funding

Michigan’s lead position in the pursuit of large-scale hydrogen energy use is reinforced with two Department of Energy awards

Outdoor economy hits new high in Michigan; diverse industry demonstrates growth and resilience

Strategic Shifts: Michigan's Magnetism for Businesses Relocating Headquarters

Michigan has emerged as a magnet for relocation of corporate headquarters and establishment of North American headquarters, spanning diverse industries from advanced manufacturing and footwear to semiconductors.

The 12 Sovereign Tribes Building Economic Success with Community

MEDC, Michigan Businesses and the Power of Partnership

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation pulls down yet another national recognition – this time in Inc.’s Power Partners Awards – right after earning DCI’s ranking of No. 4 best-in-class state economic development agency

Highlighting Economic Development Week with The Michigan Opportunity Podcast

Economic Development Week, recognized during the second week in May, promotes efforts to support economic well-being, vibrant communities and quality of life for all.

But effective, inclusive and long-lasting economic development isn’t one-size-fits-all. It takes partners at every level: community members, businesses, elected officials, the state government and the economic development organizations that connect them.

Tools of the Trade: Michigan Helps Companies Go International

Resources from the MEDC’s International Trade Program are providing Michigan’s companies with growth opportunities across the globe