Michigan Business Success Stories

Village of Cassopolis

As a certified Redevelopment Ready Community since 2020, the Village of Cassopolis in Southwest Michigan has implemented a new vision for their community with the support of the MEDC

Heritage Tower/The Milton

Battle Creek’s iconic Heritage Tower gets a fresh start – and new name – thanks to community partners and the MEDC

Tecumseh’s Farmers Market at the Market on Evans

An abandoned lumber yard in downtown Tecumseh transformed into a farmers market and community event space thanks to funding from Public Spaces Community Places

Frontal Lobe Coworking

A Howell coworking space optimizes its technology through the support of a pilot program for Michigan Main Street community businesses

Copper Country Curling Club

Upper Peninsula curling club finds opportunities to connect – and warm up – in historic building with funds from MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

The Curator

Grayling family transforms historic downtown building into a successful boutique with help from MEDC’s Match on Main grant

Oak Park

Oak Park experiences revitalization of its 11 Mile district with support from MEDC’s Community Development programs

Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery

Long-time pastry chef’s newest venture, Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery, is attracting the attention of people across the region to downtown Niles thanks to the support of MEDC’s Match on Main program.

Shoppes at the Penney’s Block/Lumberman Lofts

A historic two-story building in downtown Allegan is restored, sparking further revitalization thanks to the decision of one commercial developer to take a chance on a city.

Bright Walls

Clay McAndrews and Leslie Youngdahl have three things in common: their love for each other, murals and the Jackson community. Combine them and you get Bright Walls, a mural festival in Jackson, Michigan.