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Tap into the power of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for resources to help your business grow.
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Valerie Christofferson
Director of Economic Development
Valerie.Christofferson@cmsenergy.com
Phone: 616-648-2777
Tyler DeBrabander
Associate Economic Development Manager
Phone: 517-231-9360
Tyler.DeBrabander@cmsenergy.com
Ray De Winkle
Senior Economic Development Manager
Phone: 616-530-4128
Raymond.DeWinkle@cmsenergy.com
Michele Eaton
Senior Economic Development Manager
Phone: 989-293-1841
Michele.Eaton@cmsenergy.com
Lisa Pung
Senior Economic Development Manager
Phone: 517-374-2151
Lisa.Pung@cmsenergy.com
Scott Silverthorn
Senior Economic Development Manager
Phone: 989-791-5622
Scott.Silverthorn@cmsenergy.com
Corey Utley
Senior Economic Development Manager
Phone: 517-331-6442
Corey.Utley@cmsenergy.com
Bill Wadsworth
Senior Economic Development Manager
Phone: 231-499-8153
William.Wadsworth@cmsenergy.com