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Economic Development
Thinking of Michigan for a new site or expansion? We’ll work with you every step of the way. One of our business energy professionals will introduce you to key contacts and facilitate your progress for a solid start and promising future.
New Economic Development Rate for Michigan
Our innovative economic development rate makes Michigan competitive for your business growth. Whether you’re thinking of Michigan for a new energy ready site or expansion, we’ll work with you every step of the way.
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Tap into the power of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for reimbursement grants, retention training and creative funding tools.
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Diverse Industry
Michigan’s diverse industries include advanced manufacturing, automotive/mobility, technology and more. Learn More
A State on the Move
Businesses are choosing Michigan for our diverse and abundant workforce, global supply chain assets and more. Learn More
A Strong Workforce
Michigan offers a world-class talent pool that ranks among the nation’s best in total engineers, skilled trades workers and more. Learn MorePartner Spotlight
Flint and Genesee County in Michigan are well-positioned for success in semiconductor chip fab with affordable land and plenty of water.
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Choose an Energy Ready Site
Browse our certified Energy Ready Site inventory for premium locations already primed to meet your unique energy needs.
Backed by strong relationships with state and local economic development agencies.
It pays to partner with us and choose an Energy Ready Site.
With over 1,600 acres, the Michigan Manufacturing Innovation Campus in Clinton County, near Lansing and Michigan State University, has electricity and natural gas readily available. The site will have access to 5 million gallons of water per day in 2026 and is a collaboration with Consumers Energy, Lansing Economic Area Partnership and Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Watch the video below for more details or explore sites and data from the MEDC.
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Energy and Beyond
We’re committed to helping small businesses, nonprofits and communities prosper—in energy and beyond—now more than ever.
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Valerie Christofferson
Director of Economic Development
Phone: 616-648-2777
Valerie.Christofferson@cmsenergy.com
Ray De Winkle
Director of Business Customer Strategy & Growth
Phone: 616-530-4128
Raymond.DeWinkle@cmsenergy.com
Tyler DeBrabander
Economic Development Program Manager
Phone: 517-231-9360
Tyler.DeBrabander@cmsenergy.com
Michele Eaton
Economic Development Manager
Phone: 989-293-1841
Michele.Eaton@cmsenergy.com
Lisa Pung
Economic Development Strategy & Competitiveness Manager
Phone: 517-582-4568
Lisa.Pung@cmsenergy.com
Corey Utley
Economic Development Manager
Phone: 517-331-6442
Corey.Utley@cmsenergy.com
Bill Wadsworth
Economic Development Manager
Phone: 231-499-8193
William.Wadsworth@cmsenergy.com
Scott Silverthorn
Economic Development Manager
Phone: 989-791-5622
Scott.Silverthorn@cmsenergy.com