Michigan Business Success Stories

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.

AirSpace Link

Building aerial highways and the maps and rules to navigate them from right here in Michigan.

The Mackinac Technology Company

After more than a decade of support from MEDC and regional partners, The Mackinac Technology Company is advancing and commercializing its innovative window energy management systems (WEMS™) technology.

Nu-Wool

The oldest company in its industry balances being green and being innovative by embracing Industry 4.0

Tenera Grains

Tenera Grains transitions its seventh-generation family farm into the secret sauce of whole food granola for consumers in Michigan and beyond.

Capital City Market, High 5 Salts

By working with Pure Michigan Business Connect, Capital City Market and High 5 Salts began a partnership in 2020.

Great Lakes Ag Irrigation

Growers rely on partners like Six Lakes, Michigan-based Great Lakes Ag Irrigation Inc. to help them keep up with the ever-growing demand for food and natural resources.

Ashley Capital

Specializing in building projects that anticipate a future market demand, Ashley Capital has generated its success over the past 35 years thanks to its “build it and they will come” mindset.