Michigan Business Success Stories

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

Cheeky Spices

Ann Arbor-based spice blend business finds growth and success thanks to MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program

The Curator

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

ADASTEC

Automation solutions company partners with Michigan State University to introduce electric Level-4 autonomous bus to campus with support from the state of Michigan’s mobility grant program

Safe n Simple

Innovator and developer of new medical products attends Dubai healthcare exhibition and breaks into international markets with help from MEDC

Great Lakes Sound & Vibration

Defense manufacturer breaks sales goals and expands with assistance from Michigan Economic Development Corporation to support military contracts and international trade