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Success Story: Rebel Nell

A Detroit-based jewelry and accessories company with a mission toward sustainability and empowering women expands into Grand Rapids with the support of the MEDC and its partner organizations

Apex Placement & Consulting Provides Staffing Solutions That Work for All

To strategically ensure the company was set up for success, they connected with business assistance services offered through the MEDC to help propel the company’s growth.

Community Rallies Behind Ironwood Early Learning Academy

When Ironwood Early Learning Academy was facing closure, Chandra Moreno sprang into action with the help of the Small Business Development Center.

Commemorating 20 Years of Michigan Celebrates Small Business

Since its inception in 2004, Michigan Celebrates Small Business has championed small businesses and fostered the entrepreneurial spirit that can be found all across the state. This year, Michigan Celebrates Small Business is commemorating its 20th anniversary, a milestone that marks two decades of recognizing and elevating the contributions of Michigan’s small businesses.

High 5 Salts Gets Product into Capital City Market

Located in the heart of downtown Lansing, Mich., Capital City Market is a full-service neighborhood grocery store that sells fresh, affordable and local products. Capital City Market features more than 1,000 locally made products from small businesses and entrepreneurs with a passion for food. One of these entrepreneurs is Laura Romito, chef and founder of High 5 Salts, a line of organic seasoning blends.

Redi-Rock International Moves From Zero Export Sales to Global

Charlevoix, Mich.-based Redi-Rock Internationalrecognized that its biggest business opportunity was to export to international markets. The company manufactures 1-ton, interconnecting cement blocks used to build retaining walls, yet the blocks were too heavy to be cost-effectively transported overseas. Redi-Rock developed equipment that would enable others to manufacture the blocks instead.

The Poke Bowl Brings Authentic Hawaiian-Inspired Cuisine to the City of Flint

With the help of Michigan resources like the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and winning various local pitch competitions, The Poke Bowlowners Jeron Dotson and Justin Bush were able to secure a location to build their business.

Nu-Wool: Balances Being Green and Innovative by Embracing Industry 4.0

You can find early adopters in the most unlikely places. Jenison, Michigan, for example-home of Nu-Wool. Founded in 1949, Nu-Wool is the oldest company in the cellulose manufacturing industry. It turns paper into cellulose insulation, packages it in bags, and sells the bags to contractors and lumberyards. They, in turn, install it in both commercial and residential new construction and retrofit applications.