A partnership between state and local communities, MEDC promotes economic growth, provides services to create and retain good jobs and a high quality of life.
Norway's
@nelhydrogen
is investing up to $400 million to establish an automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Michigan, creating more than 500 good-paying clean energy jobs that build on Michigan’s leadership in the hydrogen space.
Michiganders have known it for years, but
@TIME
Magazine is telling the world:
#Detroit
's revitalization and culture of innovation have made the Motor City one of the World's Greatest Places.
#MichiganBusiness
#MichiganPlaces
Three revitalization projects are set to bring new housing, economic growth and vibrancy to multiple
#Detroit
neighborhoods.
Read more: |
#MichiganPlaces
@MiPlaceNews
"We are on the cutting edge of so much automotive R&D. Michigan is the center of it, and we want to maintain that."
@gretchenwhitmer
and Lt. Gov.
@garlin
Gilchrist II met with automotive leaders at
@NAIASDetroit
Tuesday to learn about the industry's newest innovations.
#NAIAS
.
@GM
's commitment to building an all-electric future here in Michigan has solidified our state's position as the epicenter of EV innovation.
More at
#MobilityMI
#MadeInMichigan
Real estate, remodeling, and renovation guru
@CristyLee09
will help Detroit-area homebuyers invest in fixer-uppers and create the custom home of their dreams on "Steal This House" premiering tonight (7/9) at 9 p.m. EDT on
@hgtv
.
More via
@metrotimes
:
.
@NelHydrogen
is investing $400 million in Plymouth Charter Township to establish a new 507,000-square-foot gigafactory to produce technology for green hydrogen products, creating more than 500 good-paying
#MichiganJobs
.
Antrim County's Chain of Lakes Water Trail includes 12 lakes and interconnected rivers in the northwest corner of Michigan's lower peninsula with 84 access sites for summer adventures on the water.
Discover more
#PureMichiganTrails
at
Motown. The Motor City. The D. The 313.
In June of 2022,
@TIME
added "One of the World’s Greatest Places" to
#Detroit
's long list of nicknames.
#2022InReview
📸: myke_detroit via Instagram |
@visitdetroit
The city of Moriyama, Japan donated 3,000 masks to its sister city Adrian, Michigan this week to aid in their response to
#COVID19
.
Moriyama is located in the Shiga Prefecture, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of its sister-state relationship with Michigan in 2018.
Did you know that Michigan is home to seven
@NatlParkService
parks and destinations?
From outdoor adventures to exploring our state's rich history, learn more and plan a visit with
@PureMichigan
's guide to Michigan's national parks:
#PureMichigan
"It’s something we should get used to saying — Michigan is number one,” said
@GovWhitmer
.
Learn how Michigan is topping national rankings, advancing key industries, and tackling workforce development.
#MichiganBusiness
On Labor Day, the
@mackinacbridge
will be open to foot traffic for the 59th annual Mackinac Bridge Walk.
The bridge is only open to foot traffic one day a year, so register for your unforgettable adventure today.
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#BridgeWalk
Shaggy's Copper Country Skis has transitioned its manufacturing facility in Boyne City from making skis to producing protective face shields for healthcare professionals.
Read more from
@upnorthlive
: |
#MichiganBusiness
#MadeInMichigan
Michigan ranks fifth in the nation in wine production, with the state’s commercial wineries bottling more than 2.7 million gallons of wine annually.
#MIWineMonth
To commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the award-winning
@PureMichigan
campaign, six limited edition prints featuring iconic Michigan destinations have been designed by Ann Arbor artist Brian Walline of the
@Mighty_Mitten
.
Read more: |
#PureMichigan
In 2017, Michigan welcomed more than 5.6 million visitors from outside of the state as a result of exposure to the
@PureMichigan
campaign. These visitors spent $2.1 billion in communities and local businesses across the state.
#NationalTourismWeek
Two historic Michigan lighthouses have been awarded Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grants from
@MichiganSHPO
that will help to keep the historic
#GreatLakes
beacons shining bright for generations.
Read more: |
#MichiganPlaces
#PureMichigan
WEBINAR | 4/7 at 2 pm
Sole proprietors & freelancers: Join
@MichiganSBDC
& learn how to address challenges, serve clients, apply for relief programs and manage work, finances and personal health during
#COVID19
.
Register here: |
#MichiganBusiness
Michigan ranks
#2
in the nation with over 1 million registered boats. With more than 11,000 inland lakes and ports on 4 of the 5 Great Lakes,
#PureMichigan
is a global destination for boaters, paddlers, and sailors alike.
#NationalTourismWeek
.
@bizfacilities
: "According to national rankings, Michigan is fifth in the U.S. for overall business competitiveness and holds the No. 1 spot in the Midwest."
Whether you're visiting
#Detroit
for the first time or returning for an annual trip, this
@PureMichigan
visitors' guide will help you discover new experiences in the Motor City.
.
@GovWhitmer
has proclaimed Sept. 29 to October 5 as "Michigan Manufacturing Week." Michigan has created 185,000 new manufacturing jobs over the past nine years, remaining the national leader in manufacturing job creation.
#MIMFGWeek
#GoingPROinMI
@MichiganTalent
Visit one of more than 170 Michigan wineries or shop and dine in surrounding communities. A
#MIWine
weekend is a great way to discover what
@PureMichigan
has to offer for wine-curious and enthusiasts alike.
Learn more: |
#MichiganWineMonth
#SupportLocalMI
If all Michiganders shifted just 1 in 10 holiday purchases to a Michigan store, it would boost the state economy by $2.4 billion.
#SupportLocalMI
Learn more at .
#smallbusinesssaturday
Michigan has been recognized as an Innovation Champion by
@CTATech
at the
@CES
opening ceremony.
Congratulations to
@LtGovGilchrist
, recognized as an Innovation Leader.
#CES2020
URGENT: Pure Michigan Business Connect is requesting your help in identifying suppliers and providers of personal protective equipment and medical supplies to assist senior federal officials.
Details:
Did you know that National Pumpkin Day is this Wednesday, Oct. 26?
How will you celebrate? Check out
@PureMichigan
's roundup of some of the best pumpkin patches in Michigan for inspiration.
Photo courtesy of Pure Michigan.
URGENT: ATTN suppliers of personal protective equipment and healthcare products and services.
Health & human services providers are in need of critical supplies and products. We can help connect you directly with buyers.
Get started here: .
On June 30, 1953, the very first
#Corvette
rolled off the production line in Flint, Michigan, beginning a 60+ year legacy of an iconic American sports car that has been woven into the fabric of American culture.
#MadeInMichigan
📸: Courtesy of
@Chevrolet
Happy
#PiDay
! Cherry pie is just one of the approximately 3.14 million reasons why we love Michigan cherries.
Michigan is known around the world as the tart cherry capital, leading the U.S. in tart cherry production with 189 million pounds produced annually.
#MIAgMonth
"Made in Michigan."
From downtown
#Detroit
to the
#UpperPeninsula
, those words carry with them a historic work ethic and a tradition of innovation. Around the world, Michigan-made products are synonymous with quality, because
#MadeinMichigan
means something.
#MIMFGWeek
Applications are now open for grant funding through the Michigan Small Business Restart Program, supporting economic recovery for Michigan small businesses impacted by
#COVID19
.
Get started now at .
#MichiganBusiness
#SmallBusiness
#EconDev
Michigan leapfrogs past 19 states to No. 13 in
@ChiefExecGrp
's annual rankings of the "Best States for Business," representing the biggest single-year leap in the rankings’ history.
Read more: |
#MichiganBusiness
The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved $10 million in grant funding to provide support to small businesses across Michigan that have been impacted by COVID-19.
Applications will open for eligible businesses beginning Dec. 15.
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#MichiganBusiness
On
#NationalSuperheroDay
, we recognize that not all heroes wear capes—some heroes wear masks.
Thank you to all of the heroes on the front lines of Michigan's response to
#COVID19
. Reply to share a photo or tell us about a hero YOU would like to recognize.
#SuperHeroes
Following the conclusion of a national search, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive Committee has named Quentin L. Messer, Jr. as MEDC CEO.
Read more: |
#MichiganBusiness
Fresh, determined, smart, confident, unmistakably Michigan. In celebration of
#EconomicDevelopmentWeek
, MEDC is proud to showcase the newest
#PureOpportunity
campaign, which shows the world that Michigan is where opportunity lives.
#EDW2023
Congratulations to
#LoveLansing
! Michigan's newest Redevelopment Ready Community is also the largest community to be certified.
Learn more about
#RRcommunities
:
Can the power grid handle more electric vehicle chargers? Are EVs environmentally friendly?
Michigan's Chief Mobility Officer Trevor Pawl addresses some common myths about electric vehicles.
#MythBusting
#DetroitAutoShow2022
#MobilityMI
GVSU Advertising and Public Relations alumnae, Emily Gagnon and Delaney MacKenzie, were awarded the
@PRSSANational
Foundation’s National Gold Key Award. We are so proud to have two GVSU alumnae recognized! Congratulations
@Grand_PR
and
@GV_PRSSA
!
#GVSU
Congratulations to SK Siltron CSS and
@ABS_Energy
on their groundbreaking advancements in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced battery packs. This investment plays a pivotal role in bolstering Michigan's economy, fostering job creation, and propelling technological progress.
Semiconductor maker SK Siltron was awarded a $544 million conditional loan by the Biden administration Thursday to help expand a Michigan wafer production facility used in electric vehicles.
.
@PureMichigan
is once again partnering with Short's Brewing Company to release
#PureMichigan
Autumn IPA, a well-balanced brew made with 100% Michigan-sourced ingredients that pairs perfectly with an autumn afternoon.
Find it near you at .
#FallFilter
In Michigan, manufacturing is in our DNA, representing the largest sector of our state's economy.
On National
#ManufacturingDay
, we salute the nearly 600,000 Michiganders who create an annual manufacturing output of $100 billion.
#MFGDay
#MiMFGWeek
#MadeInMichigan
.
@CapitalCityMKT
, an "urban market" operated by
@Meijer
, opened Wednesday in downtown Lansing.
Part of the Block 600 development, supported by MEDC's Community Revitalization Program, the new market offers local access to fresh and healthy food options.
#MichiganBusiness
In a new report by
@CNBC
, Michigan is named one of three U.S. states poised to “dominate” EV battery manufacturing by 2030.
Learn how Michigan is leading the charge to position the U.S. as a global EV competitor through increased manufacturing capacity.
Michigan leads the nation in annual production of asparagus, harvesting more than one third (36%) of the asparagus grown in the U.S. each year.
#MIAgMonth
MSF today approved a $1.5 million MCRP performance-based grant to support construction of a four-story, mixed-use building that will include an urban grocery market, 36 market-rate residential units, and a 146-room hotel in
@downtownlansing
.
#LoveLansing
#MIbusiness
If Michiganders switched just ONE of ten out-of-state purchases to a locally-owned
#MichiganBusiness
, Michigan would gain $1.2 billion in economic impact.
Learn how you can
#SupportLocalMI
at .
The state of Michigan’s small business entrepreneurial support organizations have teamed up with the MEDC to ensure economic support is available to Michigan businesses to overcome anticipated loss of revenue as a result of the COVID-19 virus.
Read more:
"We help to prepare Michigan communities so they're ready when
#economicdevelopment
opportunities arise." - Katharine Czarnecki, SVP Community Development, MEDC
#MEDAtoolbox
Two new grant programs approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund Thursday will provide a total of $58.5 million in relief funding to Michigan small businesses and live entertainment venues impacted by COVID-19.
Read more: |
#MichiganBusiness
Engineered in Michigan.
Built in Michigan.
@Mahindra_Auto
, headquartered in Auburn Hills, builds its Roxor off-road vehicle right here in Michigan at a newly-updated facility, supported by the MEDC.
#NAIAS
#PlanetM
#MadeinMichigan
As Michigan businesses prepare to resume operations, Pure Michigan Business Connect is offering a FREE procurement platform to connect businesses statewide with PPE needed to keep their employees safe and healthy.
Get connected at |
#MichiganBusiness
With car-free streets, horse-drawn carriages, historic character, and more, Mackinac Island is the quintessential vacation spot for enjoying simple pleasures.
Learn more about the "Jewel of the Great Lakes." |
#PlanForVacation
Day
With over 50,000 farms, 10 million acres of farmland, 2,000+ licensed food processors, and more than 300 agricultural commodities, Michigan ranks
#2
in the nation in agricultural diversity.
#MIAgMonth
#MichiganGrown
.
@onetoughnerd
has proclaimed March as "Michigan Food and Agriculture Month." Michigan ranks
#2
in the nation in agricultural diversity, with over 50,000 farms producing more than 300 agricultural commodities.
#MIAgMonth
@MichDeptofAg
IXR Mobility CEO Ray Smith recognized a need for expanded transportation options for underserved populations in
#Detroit
. With support from MEDC, IXR has partnered with
@Navya_Group
to develop a solution.
Read more: |
#MichiganBusiness
#BlackBusinessMonth
As health & human service providers on the front lines of the fight against
#COVID19
have had an urgent need for PPE and other critical supplies, Michigan businesses have answered the call.
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#MichiganBusiness
#ArsenalofInnovation