Michigan Business Success Stories

Little Bay Boards

Petoskey-based entrepreneur showcases Michigan’s unequaled economy and quality of living.

ATLAS Space Operations

Traverse City-based company taps into Michigan economic development resources to advance space communications technology

MyLocker

Print-on-Demand Shop in Detroit Expands State-of-the-Art Facility with Support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Acrisure

When fintech leader and top-10 global insurance brokerage Acrisure needed to expand its headquarters, plenty of cities and states were available. Here's why Grand Rapids – and Michigan – won.

Daddy's Dough

From hobby to career, a West Michigan man takes his entrepreneurial talents to market with Daddy’s Dough—a successful cookie bakery providing wacky and wonderful flavors thanks to support from the MEDC.

DornerWorks

High-tech startups find success in Michigan with support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Belmont Engineered Plastics

Custom Injection Molding Business Thrives in Grand Rapids with Support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Capital Access Team

Alchemie

Alchemie advances interactive learning technologies through support of Michigan Economic Development Corporation

thyssenkrupp

Finding strategic connections and success while rooted in Michigan

WHIM

WHIMDetroit business specializing in technology solutions utilizes the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to expand and diversify its talents.

IXR Mobility, Inc.

Expanding mobility opportunities to underserved populations.

Genemarkers

Growing a business from the ground-up, Genemarkers achieved success in precision genomics research thanks to the many resources and talent available in Michigan.

GreenTree Cooperative

GreenTree Cooperative creates collective success as a community-owned small business.

DLN Integrated Systems

From one-time service projects to fully-automated systems, DLN Integrated Systems has built a track record of success over the past 19 years by making sure businesses of all kinds have the tools they need to run smoothly.

The Poke Bowl

By combining innovation with mouth-watering dishes, The Poke Bowl brings authentic Hawaiian-inspired cuisine to the city of Flint thanks to the many resources available for small businesses in Michigan.

IPS Technology Services

In today’s day and age, technology is advancing like never before. With different tools and software being used in the workplace on a day-to-day basis, IPS Technology Services steps in with their knowledge and skills in everything technology to help other businesses achieve success while making a name for their growing business.

Stormy Kromer

Since 1903, the Stormy Kromer brand has come to embody the independence, wit and grit of the upper Midwest.

Uncle Ducky Outdoors

Demonstrating a fierce passion and commitment to their hometown roots, Uncle Ducky Outdoors offers customers from around the world a chance to experience the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Motor City Gas

From their business model to their grain to bottle promise, this small business is determined to “live life against the grain” and provide great products and experiences for all their customers.

The Wicked Sister

After receiving critical support to help it reach new customers, Sault Ste. Marie’s The Wicked Sister is proud to remain a people-first company.