Community

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

Creating Beauty Out of the Rubble

Dreamtroit project takes the former Lincoln factory and reimagines it into a unique, eclectic space that inspires artistic creativity while encouraging recycling and sustainability thanks to the vision of one emerging downtown Detroit community.

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.

Northern Michigan’s Community Helps Businesses Change and Evolve through the Highs and Lows of the Pandemic

In 2020, Northern Michigan saw a record-setting influx of visitors in search of respite from the pandemic. Many Michiganders stayed closer to home, trading trips on planes for in-state destinations like state parks and lakeside towns. Even as the seasons shifted to colder months, an increase in outdoor activities still brought many up north.

Spotlight: Small Business Support Across the Upper Peninsula

Small businesses all across Michigan serve as the lifeblood of their communities. As economic recovery efforts across Michigan gather momentum, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is continuing to find innovative opportunities to collaborate with local partners to bring critical support and growth opportunities to small businesses.

Michigan Winter Strategy Successes

Communities look to capitalize on the uniqueness of Michigan winters through partnerships and resources with the Michigan Main Street program.

2020 in Review: A Year Marked by Challenge and Hope

True character shines through in times of crisis, and in 2020 we proved Michigan has the tenacity and spirit necessary to face any challenge.

Michigan: A National Leader in Innovative Placemaking

Boyne City and city of Howell bring spotlight on Michigan through Great American Main Street Award.

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.