Economic Development

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New Economic Development Rate for Michigan

Our new innovative economic development rate makes Michigan competitive for your business growth. Whether you’re thinking of Michigan for a new site or expansion, we’ll work with you every step of the way.

Powerful Business Tools, Free to Your Small Business

Free Industry-specific Business Intelligence

Free unlimited access to business data that will help you gain new insights on customers, competitors, and suppliers.

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Valuable Grants, Training and More

Tap into the power of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for reimbursement grants, retention training and creative funding tools.

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Pure Michigan Opportunity

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 More

Partner Spotlight

Developing Downtowns: In a special electrifying episode, Under the Radar PBS TV show drives a Chevy Bolt around Michigan with stops in Kalamazoo, Marshall, Boyne City and Cheboygan.

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Energy Ready Site Selection Center

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.

Ask Fullerton Tool Company – a manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools for industry. They selected an Energy Ready Site in Saginaw for their $8 million expansion. Watch the video below for the full story. Or explore sites and data from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

economic development awards

Sustainability Accelerating Business in Michigan

Michigan-based Consumers Energy is pioneering sustainability initiatives on behalf of both its natural gas and electric business.

Top Utilities: Power Players

Business Facilities magazine names Consumers Energy among Top Utility Editor’s Picks.

Alpaca Farm a Labor of Love

An award-winning Alpaca farm is just one of the local small businesses we were able to help during the pandemic.

Resilient and Responsive

Michigan overcomes a pandemic and historic flood to move business forward.

Energy and Beyond

We’re committed to helping small businesses, nonprofits and communities prosper—in energy and beyond—now more than ever.

Right Place Arrives at Right Time

See how we are working with The Right Place and others in Grand Rapids to help businesses during COVID-19.

A Fresh Look at Dairy Processing

See how an Energy Ready Site advanced development of a $555 million dairy processing center.

Pure Michigan Opportunity

Talent pipeline and logistics infrastructure combined with proximity to large U.S. and Canada population and commerce centers make Michigan a great choice for relocation or expansion.