Michigan Business Success Stories

EZ Awareness By Design

With mentorship from the MEDC-supported Flint & Genesee Small Business Support Hub, EZ Awareness By Design won the Moving Flint Forward grant, allowing them to invest in essential resources, purchase inventory in bulk and create inclusive job opportunities for persons with disabilities.

AGI Construction’s Design Build Green Hub

Tanya Saldivar-Ali and Luis Ali bring together historic preservation and green design practices with the development of a Southwest Detroit hub for local contractors, supported by a Build MI Community grant

Cerberus Security

A leading event-based security company received guidance and support from SBDC

Apex Placement & Consulting

Based in Clawson, Apex Placement & Consulting is providing staffing solutions that work for all thanks to the help of MEDC’s business assistance services

Ironwood Early Learning Academy

When the last remaining child care facility in Ironwood was facing closure, Chandra Moreno sprang into action with the help of the Michigan Small Business Development Center

Village of Cass City

The Village of Cass City is experiencing growth and momentum thanks to its Redevelopment Ready Communities certification, a CEDAM Community Development Fellow and an MEDC-supported investment by a major local employer

Black Swamp Percussion

From making percussion instruments in a garage to exporting its products across the globe, Black Swamp Percussion is reaching musicians worldwide thanks to the MEDC’s International Trade services

Adventure Golf & Sports

A Traverse City-based company designing and manufacturing mini golf courses for land and sea gained global reach thanks to MEDC’s International Trade services

Waséyabek Development Company

A Tribally owned holding company worked with the MEDC’s Tribal Grant program to help two companies in its portfolio overcome barriers for growth

Hummus Goodness

Local entrepreneur is making Michigan more delicious thanks to MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect matchmaking services

Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center

Fashion and apparel manufacturing nonprofit propels industry forward in Detroit – and combats COVID-19 – with support from MEDC programs

IMPCO Microfinishing

Lansing-based machine tooling manufacturer gains international exposure through MI-STEP-funded exhibition trips

Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights

The MRCC completed its Union Carpenters and Millwrights Skilled Training Center in Detroit thanks to support from MEDC’s collateral support program

Curriculum Works

Grand Rapids-based company builds international relationships, signs deal with Egypt’s Minister of Education through MI-STEP-funded sales trip

Meijer Market Format Stores

Meijer’s small-format stores connect with Michigan suppliers with help from MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect events and services

18th Street Deli

Fresh food distributor accesses capital through MEDC’s Collateral Support Program to expand its Hamtramck-based operations

Josh’s Frogs

An Owosso business that started as a hobby is hopping along thanks to support from MEDC’s Collateral Support program

Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate

Premium chocolatier looks to expand local impact and regional reach with the System for Integrated Growth

Singh Automation, LLC

Portage-based manufacturer looks to attract talent and expand facilities

Visual Workplace, Inc.

Custom sign manufacturer fosters international partnerships to improve workplace safety