Ever wonder how our #MakeItInMichigan economic strategy delivers real results? See how we’re investing in people, places, and projects to build a stronger future for every Michigander.
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From tape measures to 3D scanning, Superior Fishing Products is making fishing gear stronger and more efficient thanks to an MEDC-backed Small Business Support Hub grant facilitated by MTEC SmartZone.
By supporting priorities ranging from small business to aerospace and defense, we’ll keep going all in on the #MakeItInMichigan strategy, delivering real results and opportunities for Michiganders across the state.
#TeamMichigan attended MD&M West to highlight why Michigan is a global powerhouse in medical technology. With over 70 Michigan-based companies on the floor, the state’s manufacturing excellence was connected with the worldwide market.
The MSF Board approved support for Volkswagen to continue investing in Oakland County, retaining over 900 jobs. The board also approved support for the Michigan Central Innovation District and TechTown Detroit to foster small businesses and innovation.
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Michigan native and @michiganstateu alumnus Sean Hilbert went from building motorcycles to developing advanced propulsion systems. With help from MEDC, he's expanding into global markets and helping position Michigan as a leader in aerospace innovation.
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Michigan is where founders can turn bold ideas into reality. The PitchMI Championship, supported by MEDC, empowers the next generation of doers to move their projects forward.
Michigan has earned the #4 spot in @SiteSelection's 2026 Workforce Development Rankings thanks in part to the #MakeItInMichigan strategy investing in the people that power our state’s economy.
Betsy Murdoch, co-owner of The Congregation, opened The Rectory, a new pizzeria in a historic Detroit home, with support from the MEDC’s Build MI Community Grant. Now, neighbors have a space to gather, eat and enjoy events.
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Army veteran Joe Cantwell, founder of Summit Personal Training Studio and the Ionia Smoothie Company, is inspiring healthier lifestyles in Ionia County with support from the MEDC.
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The MSF Board approved two Transformational Brownfield Plan projects in West Michigan, supporting more than 2K jobs and 780 housing units in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. https://t.co/BvOo1xHV0L
In 2025, our #MakeItinMichigan economic strategy delivered:
🎉 24,000 times we've supported small businesses
🎉 2,000 new businesses started
🎉 83 Voices shared from Michigan's 83 counties
🎉 No. 6 best state for business via @CNBC
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83 counties. Two peninsulas. We set out to share one story from every corner of Michigan, and we’ve officially reached all 83. The Michiganders who call this state home are what make it so special. For those who shared their stories with us, thank you.
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Today, Governor Whitmer announced projects in Oakland, Wayne, Kent, Mecosta and Clinton counties that have committed to creating over 1,300 jobs and investing $240M in their local communities, all while advancing the #MakeItInMichigan economic strategy.
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Ben Argall restored a piece of Negaunee history with MEDC’s Build MI Community Grant, showing how economic development partnerships can revitalize downtowns and spark future growth.
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Shana Grife, a community leader and lifelong Michigander, transformed the Children's Museum of Branch County into a vibrant downtown destination with support from the MEDC.
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Congrats to @PureMichigan for being named one of @FastCompany’s 2025 Brands That Matter!🎉
In 2024, the campaign's efforts attracted more than 789K visitors, fueling over $1.3B in spending and generating $79M in state tax revenue.
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Founded in the 1980s, Plymouth-based @NuStep_LLC has conquered complex global markets and now, with support from the MEDC’s International Trade team, its products are being used in 40 countries across six continents.
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