Michigan Business Success Stories

Lineage Logistics

More likely than not, Lineage Logistics played a role in shipping the food you ate today. That’s why in 2017, when the company began looking to move its international headquarters from Irvine, California, there was no doubt that Michigan would be its next home for opportunity.

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.

Challenger Communications

From Albion, Michigan to Argentina and Mexico, Challenger Communications, an antenna systems manufacturer, exports to global markets.

Ethel's Baking Co.

Ethel’s Baking Co. made its mark as the premier wholesale and retail baking company producing hand crafted gluten-free dessert bars and cookies for consumers across the U.S. and Canada.

Fifth Eye

On its journey to create a revolutionary and life-saving technology, Ann Arbor-based startup Fifth Eye found access to the support and ecosystem it needed thanks to the MEDC.

Northern Wings

From their meager beginnings in a pole barn in the Upper Peninsula, Northern Wings has discovered that with the help and support of MEDC and its network of partners, the sky is the limit for its continued success.

FarmWise

The future of agriculture and technology are merging in Michigan thanks to partnerships between Silicon Valley’s FarmWise and Michigan-based Roush.

Accurate Carbide

As a third-generation Saginaw company, Accurate Carbide Tool Co. has solidified its reputation as a premier contract manufacturer of high quality precision machined tooling and components.

Hayes Manufacturing

After 60 successful years of domestic growth, Hayes Manufacturing wanted to expand internationally but didn’t know where to begin. Enter the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.