MEDA and Economic Development News
Each week, the MEDA staff sifts through several sources for news that is useful to our members and that highlights the work of our members.
Headlines not only include good news about economic growth in Michigan, but also valuable reports, examples of the creative use of an economic development tool for a project, federal-level program updates,or economic outlooks and trends. MEDA Members in the News articles list the name of a MEDA member and tell about the work that they are doing to grow their community. The Economic Development Around the Word component is meant to give perspectives and ideas based on what is going on in other states or countries.
6/17/19
U.S. Economic Development Prioritizes Applications for Projects Located in Opportunity Zones
GM to Invest $150 Million to Boost Truck Output in Flint
School Districts Receive $3M Grant for Youth Trades Certification Programs
MEDA Members in the News
TraverseConnect to Expand its Mission
Economic Development Around the World
The Circular Economy Could Create an Enormous Jobs Boom
6/10/19
From TED to LEO: Whitmer Reorganizes Workforce, Economic Development Department
Former Inmates Are Getting Jobs As Employers Ignore Stigma In Bright Economy
MEDA Members in the News
Upper Peninsula Aims to Lead with Emerging Cybersecurity and Information Technology Markets
Redevelopment of Battle Creek’s Historic Record Box Building Gets State Support
Economic Development Around the World
The US Economy is About to Break a Record. These 11 Charts Show Why.
6/3/19
Grow Detroit by Supporting Local, Midsize Business, Report Urges
MSU, WMU Tailor New Workforce Training Programs to Fit Employers’ Needs
DTE, Consumers Energy Commit to Spend $15 Billion on Michigan Suppliers Over 5 Years
MEDA Members in the News
Hannah Sanderson: Foundation's Support Helps NLEA Provide Internship Opportunities
New Blog Post
Five Reasons a Mentor is Important to your Economic Development Career - by Samantha Seimer, Economic Development Director, City of Farmington Hills
Economic Development Around the World
The Midwest Added 28,000 Renewable Energy Jobs in 2018
There’s a New Use for America’s Dying Malls: Co-working
5/28/19
Michigan Launches $3M Campaign to Meet Gap in Skilled Trades Jobs by 2026
Revolutionize Your Workforce Podcast: Role of Economic Development in the Workforce Ecosystem
USDA Announces $23 Million in Grants Available to Local and Regional Food Systems
MEDA Members in the News
Michigan Ag Commission Awards $400,000 in Grants
Economic Development Around the World
What’s Driving the Automotive Electronics Market, Industry Growth?
5/20/19
Lawmakers, Advocates Push for Revival of State’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Honesty is the Best Policy When Pitching VCs
Crowdfunding Partnership Spurs Placemaking Projects
MEDA Members in the News
The Right Place Assists Cyber Security Company With Expansion
Economic Development Around the World
Opportunity Zones Can Uplift Communities and Investors Alike
Shifting Into an Era of Repair: US Infrastructure Spending Trends - A Brookings Report
5/13/19
Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant - Applications Due June 10t
Creative Chamber Pilot Program
MEDA Members in the News
New Rehab District Will Help $6.2 Million Doherty Renovations
Economic Development Around the World
Parson Unveils Plan to Grow MO Auto Industry
Why Amazon is Gobbling Up Failed Malls
5/6/19
3 Key Lessons from Encouraging Communities to Generate Change
Giffels Webster Secures $1.4 Million Grant for White Lake Township
MEDA Members in the News
Growth is in the Forecast for Bay City Economy
The Right Place receives Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development
Three Reasons Rail Lines are Important for Michigan’s Economy
New Blog Post!
Closer Look at Industry Sector Leads to New Program
Economic Development Around the World
Seven Tips to Keep a Job and Stay Competitive with Robots in a Brave New Age of Automation
4/29/19
Economic Development Hub to Open on Detroit's Livernois-McNichols Corridor
FCA to Let Detroiters Apply for New Assembly Plant Jobs First
West Michigan Town is No. 1 'Small City to Start a Business' in US
Treasury Issues Second Set of Highly Anticipated Opportunity Zones Guidance
MEDA Members in the News
Downtown Businesses Tap Into Community Support, Funding
Economic Development Around the World
The 10 U.S. Jobs Disappearing the Fastest
4/22/19
New Mi Bank Aims to Bank on Midsize Businesses
Who is Generation Z, the Next Workforce Pool?
Bringing Jobs to Michigan, U.P.
MEDA Members in the News
InvestUP CEO Shares Vision for Economic Development
State Representative Ben Frederick Discusses Economic Development With Justin Horvath, President, Michigan Economic Developers Association (YouTube Video)
Economic Development Around the World
Bitcoin Tax Experiment Off to Slow Start in OH
4/15/19
Aptiv in Troy Releases nuScenes Autonomous Vehicle Data to Public to Further Research
Report: Technology Employment Expands in Michigan, Overall Direct Economic Impact of $37.4B
2019 Commercial Real Estate Industry Outlook
MEDA Members in the News
The Great Transformation: From Analog to Digital, Detroit Regional Partnership Leads New Business
Vicky Rad Appointed New County Director of Planning and Economic Development
MEDC Joins LEAP and Insurance Industry Leaders to Announce a New Statewide Economic Development Initiative
Economic Development Around the World
States Seeking to Influence ‘Opportunity Zone’ Investment
4/10/19
The Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce is Seeking Branding Development Consultant Services
4/8/19
Gov. Whitmer Appoints 11 New Members to MEDC Board
State Launches $1.5 Million Grant Program to Help Prepare Properties for Business Attraction - Applications Due May 1st
Members in Rural Michigan: Applications for USDA ReConnect Grant Program Due May 31st - Funding to Improve Broadband Connection
Report: Global Trade Supports More Than 1.1M Michigan Jobs
New MEDA Post
The Opportunity in Opportunity Zones by Dan Casey, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
MEDA Members in the News
2018 Top Livingston County Successes
Giant Gains: Port Huron Becoming Strong Destination for Young Grads, Talent
Economic Development Around the World
States Improved Tax Incentive Evaluations in 2018
4/1/19
Building Shared Prosperity: How Communities Can Create Good Jobs for All - A Brand New Upjohn Report
2019 Michigan is Automobility Report - A Brand New MichAuto Report
Cost of Turnover Tool - A New Aspen Institute Publication for Companies to Justify Upskilling and Employee Retention
MEDA Members in the News
Osprey Technologies Receives Business Distinction
Kinexus Group Announces Van Buren County’s First Economic Development Organization, Market Van Buren
Economic Development Around the World
Distribution of R&D Performance by State
3/25/19
Training Future Workers at Summer Manufacturing Camps - Grants Available
Ford to Expand Production at Flat Rock Assembly Plant, Will Add 900 Jobs in Michigan
Michigan Tech Formalizes Commitment to Grand Traverse Region
MEDA Members in the News
Hoyden Creative Principals Certified as Brand Strategists
Economic Development Around the World
7 Habits of Highly Effective Small Towns
3/18/19
Latest Pure Michigan Advertising Charge Puts U.P. on Display - Come to MEDA's 2019 Annual Meeting and see it for yourself!
New Life Ahead for Kahn-Designed Former Ford Mills in Wayne County
MEDA Members in the News
Plus One Program Recognizes Marquette County Businesses
Economic Development Around the World
These Opportunity Zone Investors Want to Support Local Businesse
3/11/19
For Food Manufacturers, the Right Economic Development Partner Is Critical
Are Your Local Ag Companies on the MIAgExport Directory?
Marquette DDA Expands Downtown Façade Grant Program through MEDC Grant
MEDA Members in the News
Downtowns Find They Have a Cool Factor
Historic Building in Benton Harbor Expected to be Redeveloped
Troy Chamber President to Leave for Position at Michigan Venture Capital Association
3/4/19
A New Tool from the Department of Commerce for Understanding Export Regulations
MDEQ Dramatically Increases Funding and Extends Deadline for Recycling Infrastructure Grants
Aspen Economic Strategy Group Presents Policies to Increase Work, Wages, and Skills
MEDA Members in the News
Alliance Says Bay County Plays an Important Role in Regional Growth
Cornerstone Alliance Recruits Developer for Major Project in Downtown BH
Detroit Economic Growth Corp. Bolsters Team With Promotion, New Hire
Economic Development Around the World
8 Things Your Town Can Do to Add More Housing (Without Spending a Dime)
2/26/19
Ann Arbor’s University of Michigan to Invest Up to $20M in Startups
What Are the Most Innovative Economic Developers Thinking About In 2019?
MEDA Members in the News
Laying the Foundation for Growth, Falcon Industries Opens New Headquarters
Economic Development Around the World
The Brownfield Success Stories Map Puts Real Stories of Redevelopment Success Under Every Project Pin
2/18/19
Whitmer Taps Charter School Leader Doug Ross for Senior Adviser Role
Sometimes Businesses Need a Little Capital to Move Ahead. Small Business Action Team Can Help.
MEDA Members in the News
Macomb County Tops Country for Manufacturing Job GrowthSpotlight: Success Stories from the Underground Incubator
Economic Development Around the World
US Government Lays Out Strategy to Speed up Rural Broadband Deployment
2/11/19
Talent Needed for Michigan to Lead Auto's Future
West Michigan Developer Targets Opportunity Zones for Solar Projects
Gov. Whitmer Delights Manufacturers With Declaration of Career & Tech Ed Month
MEDA Members in the News
How Three Metro Detroit Communities Are Turning Commercial Districts into New Downtowns
Economic Development Around the World
One Line of Your Zoning Code Can Make a World of Difference
2/6/19
2/4/19
Bipartisan Bills: Michigan Lawmakers Take Fresh Aim at 'Dark Store' Taxes
Download the Center for Michigan's Truth Tour Report
Nominate a Champion of the New Economy by February 11th
MEDA Members in the News
Ready for Redevelopment: Meridian Township Receives Community Certification
Economic Development Around the World
Why Old Buildings Are the Key to Transforming a City
1/29/19
Family-owned Manufacturers Confront the "Succession Crisis"
Albion Receives $2 Million Grant for Infrastructure Improvements
Google Bringing Autonomous Vehicle Unit to Michigan, 100 Jobs Will be Created
NEW MEDA Blog Post!
New MEDA President Encourages Engagement to Build Even Stronger Association
Economic Development Around the World
State Economic Development Directors Bring Varied Backgrounds to Roll
1/21/19
State Selects Pilot projects for Michigan Mobility Challenge
2019 Regional Workforce Development RankingsMichigan #1 for East North Central in Site Selection Magazine Ranking
MEDA Members in the News
Hotels are Booming in Southeast Oakland County
Economic Development Around the World
Breakdown of Biggest VC Raises in Midwestern States in 2018
1/16/19
Small Communities Get Helping Hand to Eliminate Blight
Macomb County to Highlight Tech and Talent at NAIAS
MEDA Members in the News
Economic Development Arm Detroit Regional Partnership Launches
Economic Development Around the World
Most Economists Expect Fed Will Hold Rates Steady at Least Until June
1/7/19
Whitmer Directive Gives State Contract Preference to Businesses in Disadvantaged Areas
Steps to Help Companies Respond to Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty
18 of the Biggest Policies and Problems Legislatures Will Confront in 2019
80 Michigan Communities are Blocking Recreational Marijuana Businesses
MEDA Members in the News
Kinexus Provides Further Details on $1.9M Going Pro Talent Fund Grants in SWM
|MiBiz Crystal Ball 2019: What's Inside
Economic Development Around the World
Millennials Spark Seismic Shift in Site Selection
1/2/19
Crain's Michigan Business Reports for 2018
Hello West Michigan Announces New Executive Director
Meet the 65 Mobility Startups Coming to the 2019 North American International Auto Show
MEDA Members in the News
Michigan Works! Southeast Receives $2.3+ Million to Help Area Businesses
Economic Development Around the World
Will Norway's Electric Vehicle Boom Outlast its Incentives?
12/26/18
10 Things to Remember About 2018
Lansing Commitment Will Generate More Than $119 Million of Holiday Cheer Throughout Upper Peninsula
MEDA Members in the News
ZEISS to Build New State-of-the-Art Facility in the Detroit Metro Area
Economic Development Around the World
National Opportunity Zones Ranking Report
12/17/18
WMU Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment
Trump to Steer More Money to Opportunity Zones
MEDA Members in the News
Global Engineering Company Investing $1.7 Million, Creating Jobs in Farmington Hills
Economic Development Around the World
A Tale of Six TIFs
12/11/18
Stephanie Carroll Re-Elected for a Three-Year Term on MEDA Board of Directors
12/10/18
Kimberly Marrone Elected for a Second Three-Year Term on MEDA Board of Directors
12/10/18
Soo Locks Upgrade Would Bring Local, National Impacts
Understanding, and Capitalizing On, Opportunity Zones
Evaluating a Workforce Pipeline During Times of Low Unemployment
MEDA Blog
Talent Tips by Amy Clickner, CEcD, CFRM, Chief Executive Officer, Lake Superior Community Partnership
MEDA Members in the News
Park District Clears Major Hurdle, Receives State Tax Credit
Economic Development Around the World
Eight Former Economic Development Directors Tell Lawmakers Not to Change Job Creation Board
When Towns Lose a Factory, What Comes Next?
12/7/18
Justin Horvath Elected to Three-Year Term on MEDA Board of Directors, Starting in 2019
12/3/18
Hutchins Center Fiscal Impact Measure
The Hutchins Center Fiscal Impact Measure shows how much fiscal policy adds to or subtracts from overall economic growth.
How Does Your State Rank In Energy Efficiency?
A summary of the International Energy Agency's Energy Efficient Report with a link to the report.
Countering the Geography of Discontent: Strategies for Left-Behind Places
A Brookings Report
2019 EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants Solicitation Now Open!
These EJSG grants fund one-year project timelines and EPA anticipates awarding approximately 50 grants of up to $30,000 each, with 5 awards going to local projects in each EPA region.
Economic Development Around the World
A Suburban Model For Incremental Transit Improvement
11/27/18
Submit Michigan projects to Conway Data for Site Selection Magazine's 2018 Governor's Cup Contest ASAP: https://conway.com/analytics/conway-projects-guidelines.
11/26/18
Report: Auto Industry Must Find Additional Revenue Streams to Prosper
General Motors Closing Two Plants in Metro Detroit; Thousands of Jobs to Be Cut
Economic Development Around the World
The Surprising Impact of E-Commerce on Urban Real Estate Markets
11/19/18
Ottawa County Among Top Counties for Growth in Michigan
Report: Michigan Job Growth Expected to be Highest Since WWII
Marquette Broke Development Records in 2017
MEDA Members in the News
Negaunee Set to Move Forward With Economic Development Plan
Economic Development Around the World
Tulsa is Paying People More Than $10,000 Just to Move There
11/12/18
It's National Apprenticeship Week! Here Are Some Resources to Share
Share BACK TO MICHIGAN Events With Professionals Returning Home for the Holidays
Loan Pool Created to Stimulate Gogebic County Economy
MEDA Blog
Major Employment Trends Through 2026 by Amy Clickner, CEcD, CFRM, Chief Executive Officer, Lake Superior Community Partnership
MEDA Members in the News
Get Enthusiastic About Business Holiday Parties With Tips from MEDA's 2017 "Robert Sieghart Award for Enthusiasm for the Economic Development Profession" Winner, Doug Brown - Then Register for MEDA's Holiday Party "New Energy for the New Year"
Economic Development Around the World
Why Ecosystem-Building has Emerged as a New Approach to Economic Development
11/5/18
MSHDA Announces New Round of Funding for Neighborhood Enhancement Program
Employers Can Launch an Apprenticeship Program in a Day
Virginia Economic Development Guru to Head New Southeast Michigan Business Attraction Group
MEDA Members in the News
LEAP Receives Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council
Economic Development Around the World
Grappling With an Acute Labor Shortage, the Construction Industry is Being Forced to Get Creative
10/29/18
Help Your Local Businesses Prepare for Small Business Saturday
Meet the First Executive Director of the Michigan Infrastructure Council
Impact of Rail Regulation on Small Business
MEDA Blog
GUEST BLOGGER: Strategic Plan Still Sitting on the Shelf? by Andy Hayes, President, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance
Economic Development Around the World
Here's How America Uses It's Land
10/22/18
Patent Protection Access Bill Signed Into Law
PlanetM Launches New Million Dollar Startup Grant
How Do We Fix the Manufacturing Skills Gap? Lots of Ways!
MEDA Blog
REVISITING A POPULAR POST: What is Your Definition of Economic Development? by Ara Topouzian, President and CEO, Troy Chamber of Commerce
MEDA Members In the News
Benton Township Board Paves the Way for $6M Investment, 30+ Jobs at Gast Mfg.
Economic Development Around the World
Manufacturing is Making a Comeback in These 28 U.S. Cities
10/15/18
New Export Assistance Funds Available for Michigan’s Small Businesse
Adopting a Meta-Readiness Approach to Crisis Management
Trade War Remapping Automotive Manufacturing
MEDA Blog
REVISITING A POPULAR POST: Growing Your Talent Pool by Dan Casey, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
MEDA Members In the News
Battle Creek Unlimited Gets $150K Grant to Draw in Drone Makers, Missile Defense Project
Economic Development Around the World
States Seek to Maintain Net Neutrality
10/8/18
Michigan House Approves Evaluations of Business Incentives
MEDA Members In the News
LEAP’s PROTO Accelerator Launches InsurTech Platform
MMDC Gets $100,000 Grant to Help Local Companies Gain Work with Defense Industry
Economic Development Around the World
Thinking of Exporting? My First Trade Mission with Automation Alley
10/2/18
New Study: Midland #2 in Nation in Growth
Let's Detroit is What Region Needs to Retain Talent
MEDA Members In the News
Ypsi's East Cross Street Named One of America's "Great Places"
Economic Development Around the World
Report: Michigan Among Top 5 National Markets for Increase in Real House Prices
9/24/18
Seizing Opportunity in Today's Construction Technology Ecosystem
A National Report on How Opportunity Zones Are Coming Along, Maximizing Their Potential
Brothers Keep Gluten-Free Food Business in Michigan
MEDA Members In the News
Battle Creek City Commission Approves $7.9 Million Tax Abatements for Heritage Tower
Economic Development Around the World
The Flourishing Midwest - Why Some Cities are Prospering While Others Decline
9/20/18
9/18/18
James McBryde Accepts Term on MEDA Board of Directors
9/17/18
U.S. House Approves Authorization for Replacement Soo Lock
There's Still Time to Nominate a Rising Star in Economic Development
Improving Tax Increment Financing for Economic Development Free Report/PDF Download
New MEDA Blog Post
Redevelopment Ready Certification - Is it worth it? Kim Marrone, Economic Development and Communications Director, City of Oak Park
Economic Development Around the World
Rebuilding the Employment Security System for the Rust Belt That Created It A Brookings Report
9/10/18
Dispatching Business Expertise to Michigan Companies: U-M Helps UP Firm Grow Sales
SBA Announces Decrease in Surety Bond Guarantee Fees
Economic Development Around the World
Why Placemaking Is Now Place Marketing
9/4/18
Making the Most of Federal Funds for Regional Innovation
Meijer Market, Hotel Project Billed as 'Game-Changer' for Downtown Lansing
Skilled Trades Training Funding Earns Permanent Place in State Law
New MEDA Blog Post
Energy Opportunities in Michigan by JoAnn Crary, CEcD, President, Saginaw Future, Inc.
MEDA Members in the News
The Secret to Marshall’s Downtown Success? A Steady Past and An Aggressive Present.
Michigan Certified Development Corporation Promotes Eric Kehler
Economic Development Around the World
This Is the Innovative Component Every City Needs
8/27/18
Michigan Workers' Wages Rise, but So Do Costs
Corner Kiosks for Small Businesses
Economic Development Around the World
Chinese Cross-Border Consumption Report
8/20/18
Michigan: Strong Partnerships, Stronger Growth
Gov. Snyder Unveils Plan to Expand Broadband Access
Maximizing the Benefits of Incentives
Economic Development Around the World
These Cities Are Finishing Strong as Amazon Narrows Down Choice for New Headquarters
8/13/18
US-131 Communities Partner To Encourage Tourists, Businesses To “Explore 131 North”
Help DCI Find the Brightest Rising Stars in Economic Development
Cool Spaces: Century-old School is Now an Apartment Building in Portland
Opening of New Lear Plant Fuels Flint's Rebirth
MEDA Members in the News
Local Leaders React to the $555M Dairy Operation Planned in St. Johns
Economic Development Around the World
Manufacturers Increase Efforts to Woo Workers to Rural Areas and Other Methods Being Tried Around The County to Gain or Retain Manufacturing Workers
8/6/18
TED's New Talent Development Liaison Team Will Help Build Business and Education Partnerships
Free Opportunity Analysis Reports and Market Tracker Data for Qualifying Ag Companies
The Recent Rebound in Prime Age Labor Force Participation - A Brookings Report
MEDA Members in the News
Spence Brothers Makes Crain's List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies in 2018
Economic Development Around the World
Burleson, Texas, Responds to Skills Gap With Signing Day Event
7/30/18
What Employers Want From Cities
Employers Eager to Hire Try a New Policy: No Experience Necessary
Pfizer Project Shows Michigan's Life Science Sector is Alive, Growing
MEDA Members in the News
Paw Paw School Board Seats New Member
Economic Development Around the World
Are Large Global Cities Pulling Away From Their Surrounding Regions? - A Brookings Report
7/25/18
City of Hastings Seeking RFP's for Acquisition and Development of Downtown Lot
7/23/18
Financial-tech Incubator to Open in Detroit
Here's How Two Michigan Counties Are Taking Manufacturing Day Very Seriously
Applications Open for $1 Million Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition
MEDA Members in the News
Deb Stuart Wins MML's Community Builder Award - Hear Her Interview in Limelight Podcast
Economic Development Around the World
City Budgets in an Era of Increased Uncertainty - a Brookings Report
7/16/18
Flint: Fertile Ground Where Ideas Come to Life and Promote Economic Growth
Uncertainties of Trade War Leave Local Businesses Unable to Plan
Michigan Releases Hot 50 Jobs Outlook through 2026
MEDA Members in the News
Right Place Signs Partnership with Oceana County
Economic Development Around the World
Top 10 States that are Winning the War for Talent
7/9/18
New Zones Created by Tax Overhaul Draw Investor Attention
Recommendations for Small Towns to Maintain Quality of Life as Populations Decline
MEDA Members in the News
Meet Tyler Rossmaesler
Northwood University Recognizes Annette Rummel in Distinguished Women Awards
Economic Development Around the World
U.S. Tariff's Among the Lowest in the World - and in the Nation's History
7/2/18
Check Out the Economic Development Matters Video
Top Ilitch Spokesman Leaving for MEDC Job
Data Shows Pay is Up for Northern Michigan Jobs
MEDA Members in the News
Spotify USA Inc. to Open a Regional Office in Birmingham
Economic Development Around the World
America's New Factory-Building Frenzy
6/25/18
Midwest Farmers Who Plan Ahead Could Turn Climate Change Into an Agricultural Advantage
MEDA Members in the News
Hatchcast by MSU Hatch on Apple Podcast
Economic Development Around the World
How Subway Ads Asking Millennials to Move Helps Economic Development
6/18/18
Small Business Association of Michigan Releases Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development Strategy
Flint's Economic Development Director Readies for New Investments
Hospitality Business Alum Celebrates Half-Century of Growing Frankenmuth from Dinner Stop to Family Vacation Destination Judy Zehnder Keller will stop in at our Annual Meeting!
MEDA Members in the News
City to Experiment with Pop-Up Maker Spaces
Economic Development Around the World
Why Cities Can't Stop Poaching From One Another
6/11/18
Unique Community Engagement Strategy
Economic Development Funding for Underground Storage Tanks
Michigan's Economy and Ranking as a Business-Friendly State Continue to Improve
MEDA Members in the News
Marisue Moreau Appointed to the Governor's Talent Investment Board
Economic Development Around the World
Minorities' Concerns Scuttle York City Plan to Outsource Economic Development
U.S. Leapfrogs Singapore, Hong Kong to Win World’s Most Competitive Economy
6/4/18
Michigan to Launch $8 Million Mobility Challenge
Michigan and U.S. Gain Economic Advantage Over Canada
Free Webinar on Opportunity Zones
5/29/18
FDI: The Art of (After) the Deal
Building a Different Kind of Pipeline
Rising Tide Communities Fellowship Program RFPs Due Next Month
MEDA Members in the News
Jessica DeBone Wins Developing Leaders PRISM Award
Economic Development Around the World
5 Lessons Michigan Cities Can Learn from the Twin Cities
New MEDA Blog Post!
public policy (noun): government policies that affect the whole population by Amy Clickner, CEcD, CFRM, Chief Executive Officer, Lake Superior Community Partnership
5/21/18
Ford to Shareholders: We Expect to Grow Our Presence in Detroit
Time for "Business as Unusual" for Michigan's Economy, Forecaster Says
Economic Development Around the World
21 Smart Communities to Watch in 2018
5/14/18
The Economic Development Administration Has Updated their Online Tools for Research
Economic Development Around the World
How Quickly Each State's Economy is Growing in One Map
5/7/18
Façade Restoration Initiative RFI's Being Accepted Until May 22nd
5E Leadership in Economic Development
4/30/18
Michigan Public Service Commission Approves St. Clair County Billion Dollar Power Plant
Ann Arbor Employers Launch Summer Program Designed to Retain Young Talent
MEDA Members in the News
Farmland Turning Into Industrial Park to Grow Economic Opportunities for Jackson County
New MEDA Blog Post
Grow Your Talent Pool by Dan Casey, Chief Executive Office, Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
4/23/18
IEDC's New Why Invest in Economic Development Report
Holland is #1 Small City to Start a Business for Second Year in a Row
Guide to Michigan's State Trade Expansion Program
National Small Business Week is Next Week
4/16/18
Treasury, IRS Announces First Round of Opportunity Zone Designations for 18 States
Panel Scales Back Snyder's "Marshall Plan" for Talent
Future of the Factory: Cobots, Only Robots, and Industrial Augmented Reality
MEDA Members in the News
Kinexus is Best Non-Profit to Work for in 2018
4/9/18
Michigan Soybean Industry Reacts to China's Tariff Announcement
Cities by the Bay: Saginaw, Bay City Back from Brink as Downtowns Rebound
Economic Development Around the World
Building a Connected City from the Ground Up
4/2/18
The Store is Dead - Long Live the Store
Aerotropolis Push Attracts Firms and Jobs Near Detroit
Downtown Howell Named Top Great American Main Street
Michigan Ranked Third Nationally in Tech Job Growth After Adding 13K+ Jobs in 2017
3/26/18
Michigan's Economy is Bigger than Ever. Now is the Time to Diversify
A Free and Easy Tool for Businesses to Find Energy Efficiency Products for Their Building
New MEDA Blog Post
Making Connections for the Betterment of Our Community by Stephanie Carroll
3/19/18
U.S. Manufacturing Isn't Dwindling Away (or Booming)
EPA Announces FY18 Funding to Supplement Eligible Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grants
Snyder Signs Bills Consolidating TIF Authorities
3/12/18
State Extends GROW Michigan Fund for Two More Years
Business Leaders for Michigan Predict Growth for Michigan, U.S. Economies
A Guide to Local World Trade Center Organization
3/6/18
MEDA Emerging Leaders Spring Program - Open for Registration
3/5/18
5 Things City Leaders Should Know About Opportunity Zones
Microsoft Partners with Michigan company to bring internet access to 82,000 rural residents
Northern Michigan Economic Developers Bet on Virtual Reality
New MEDA Blog Post
How Facebook Can Be An Economic Developer's Best Friend by Justin Horvath
2/26/18
$3 Million Grant Will Be Used to Hire Economic Development Team for Flint
A Modern Case for Regional Collaboration
100 Ideas Campaign - The Easiest Way to Pitch for $1,000 and Anyone Can Enter
2/19/18
One Michigan County is Getting Noticed Because of Various Growth Due to Collaboration
Four Trends That Will Impact Rental Markets in 2018
Tips for Using Storytelling to Plan and Enhance Your Community
New MEDA Blog Post
Who Are You?
2/12/18
MEDA Members in the News
The Right Place, Inc., Wins Prestigious Accreditation
2/5/18
Governor Snyder Signs Executive Order to Enhance Statewide Broadband Access
I-69 Thumb Region Issues RFP for Connecting Workers to Jobs
New Report: Powering the Mobility Revolution
1/29/18
Ford Just Acquired Two Startups That Have Nothing to Do With Cars As We Know Them
The Global Competitiveness Report 2017-2018
MEDA Members In the News
Clickner Appointed Chair of the IEDC Performance Oversight and Monitoring Committee
1/23/18
Detroit Misses 20-City Short List for Amazon HQ2
Business Hungry State Helps Economic Revival
MEDA Members in the News
Cindy Brown features in Grand Rapids Business Journal Influential Women Interview
1/16/18
CEcD Exam Prep Course in Ohio in February - 6 Seats Left!
1/15/18
Detroit Auto Show to Include Expo With Over 80 Employers
Detroit Offers Room to Grow in Pitch for Amazon Headquarters
New Michigan Economic Center Report Shows Potential for Job Growth in Emerging Sectors
1/9/18
Michigan Offering $5 Million in Competitive Grants for Career and Technical Education
New Report Shows How Communities Gain from Brownfield Area-Wide Planning
Ten Achievable New Year’s Resolutions for Economic Developers
1/2/18
Manufacturers Work to Address ‘Image Problem’ at Root of Talent Crunch
Michigan: A Rising Leader in Solar Power
Oakland County Breaks Single Year Record, Brings in Over $1 Billion in New Investments
