Michigan Business Success Stories

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

Cavnue/CAV Corridor

A first-of-its-kind connected and automated vehicle (CAV) corridor will help drive Michigan’s leadership in smart infrastructure and future mobility

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

Max Analytical Technologies

CMURC SmartZone support helps Mount Pleasant-based company grow, leads to acquisition by largest chemical instrumentation company in the world

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

Calderwood Enterprises

Northern Michigan-based contractor finds essential business skills through small business workshops with the Michigan Small Business Development Center

Mission Design & Automation

Automation and robotics company utilizes Jobs Ready Michigan program to foster top-tier talent

Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate

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

Andonix

Manufacturing technology solutions business looks to be a leader with Industry 4.0 and integration of Open AI in its platform

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

Superior Foods Company

Grand Rapids-based wholesale processor and food distributor builds on decades of success, grows through pandemic with support from MEDC’s Collateral Support program

Autaza

Ann Arbor startup modernizes quality control with support from the Automation Alley Industry 4.0 Accelerator

Eebu Health

Partnership between MEDC and Innovation Partnerships at the University of Michigan leads to the support and success of startup aimed at improving patient follow-up care

StabiLux Biosciences

Houghton-based health tech company founded by Michigan Tech faculty taps into talent pool with help from Michigan STEM Forward internship program

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