Michigan Business Success Stories

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

ABA Pathways, LLC

Women-owned business offering multidisciplinary behavior services

Chippewa Government Solutions: A Tribally Owned Federal Contractor

Blending Native American Values and Business Acumen to Empower Tribal Communities and Serve the Government

Enspired Solutions

Dr. Denise Kay, Co-Founder and CEO of Enspired Solutions, has a passion for reducing the impact of toxic chemicals in the environment to both people and wildlife.

Farmish

In the spring of 2020, Farmish founder Terra Osman had a growing concern about gaps in the food supply distribution system. She decided to expand her garden and prioritize purchasing food directly from local producers. As a result, she found that many families had the same concerns and were expanding their gardens or growing food for the first time, buying livestock for meat, and raising chickens for eggs.

JetCo Solutions

JetCo is a full-service government sales consulting firm that covers the entire government sales and marketing lifecycle – from research and bid writing through complete government capture services.

Sniffer Robotics

What started as a hobby turned into an opportunity to automate a process, create value and build on a vision.

Soft Goods

Throughout college, Josh York operated a streetwear brand, but found it difficult to stand out as another “Detroit themed” clothing brand. So, he decided to take his business a step further and make quality garments from the ground up with the launch of Soft Goods.

Zolli Candy

Alina Morse, founder of Zolli Candy, was seven years old when she went to the bank with her dad and the teller offered her a lollipop. “My parents always told me that sugar was terrible for my teeth. I declined the teller’s offer and asked ‘Why can’t we make healthy candy?’ I asked a hundred more times, and after lots of experiments and trials, we created Zollipops.”

Global Retool Group

Brighton-based leader in supplying retools and retrofits of OEM manufacturers receives assistance through MEDC’s Capital Access program

The Standing Company

When the Saginaw-based standing wheelchair manufacturer faced supply chain delays, MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect services helped the company secure a local supplier

Austin Logistics

Two siblings land one of their first contracts for their Detroit-based logistics company thanks to MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect services

AbleLink Smart Living Technologies

Technology solutions provider conducts pilot programs, partners with Ypsilanti-based non-profit organization to advocate for transportation independence for Michiganders with cognitive disabilities

Hummus Goodness

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

Heritage Tower/The Milton

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

Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center

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

MUVE

Based in Canada, MUVE has made its way to Michigan to increase mobility options and services for people with disabilities across the state

IMPCO Microfinishing

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