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

Empowering Michigan Businesses to Expand Internationally through MI-STEP

With international trade offices covering more than 90 markets, Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s International Trade team is committed to creating opportunities for businesses across Michigan to export their products around the world—from right here in Michigan.

A Conversation on Supporting Local and Traveling Safely

Michele Wildman, Senior Vice President of Community Development at MEDC joins Travel Michigan Vice President Dave Lorenz and Tom Daldin of the Public Television show Under The Radar Michigan for a conversation about safely experiencing the beauty, arts and culture of Pure Michigan this spring and summer, with suggestions for discovering and supporting local businesses along the way.

Michigan Offers Resources and Opportunities for Businesses to Go Global

Expanding business into international markets can be challenging, but MEDC is here to help. The MEDC International Trade team can assist a company looking to expand into foreign markets or export its products around the world—all while continuing to grow and prosper in Michigan.

Michigan: Ready For The ‘New Normal’

With its rich manufacturing heritage, highly skilled workforce and natural beauty, the Great Lakes State offers businesses an ideal balance.

3 Takeaways with Cherry Republic, Capital City Market and High 5 Salts

Businesses with proven success throughout the state offer “bottom line” advice for other entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to grow and achieve success in Michigan.

Going Beyond Borders with BioPro

Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s International Trade program is designed to help businesses across the state grow and thrive—both right here in Michigan and around the globe. In 2020 alone, the International Trade team assisted 530 Michigan companies in increasing their export sales to more than 100 countries.

A Conversation on the Economic Opportunity of Industry 4.0 in Michigan

Chuck Werner, manager of Operational Excellence at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center joins Natalie Chmiko, MEDC’s VP of Pure Michigan Business Connect & International Trade for a live conversation on the economic opportunity of Industry 4.0.