Meijer Seeks Products Made in the Midwest at Upcoming Localization Summit
Meijer will host the Lift Local Supplier Event on April 1 giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to showcase their offerings to Meijer merchants virtually. The April 1 virtual event will focus on the following categories: grocery; baby; beauty and personal care; over-the-counter and wellness. Businesses that manufacture or grow retail-ready products should apply here by Friday, February 19 for consideration.
Upper Peninsula Food Processing Support Program Virtual Pitch Competition
Calling all food processors from the Upper Peninsula! The Upper Michigan Food Processing Support Program, hosted by the MEDC, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Small Business Development Center, Michigan State University Product Center, and U.P. Food Exchange, is seeking food businesses looking for support or scaling up their operations. Businesses interested in participating must complete an application by February 5. Selected finalists will be invited to a virtual pitch competition on February 23 with awardees receiving access to customized support services that can help their business grow.
Chief Executive Article: Michigan Enabling Resilience
Chief Executive magazine has featured executives from Perrigo, Tentcraft, Calumet Electronics and Trenton Forging speaking to Michigan’s economic resiliency and business ingenuity. Whether pivoting during the pandemic or fueling expansions, these CEOs chose Michigan because of its strengths in manufacturing, technology and highly skilled talent.
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Additional Resources Available Online
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About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, job awareness and community development with the focus on growing Michigan’s economy. For more information on the MEDC and our initiatives, visit www.MichiganBusiness.org. For Pure Michigan® tourism information, your trip begins at www.michigan.org
