Join us Thursday, Sept. 15 from 12-2 p.m. for the MI STEM Meet-UP as we showcase the MI STEM Forward Internship Program and connect upcoming talent with innovative companies throughout Michigan. The Meet-UP will provide both business and talent an opportunity to meet and network while showcasing all the innovation happening in Michigan. The MI STEM Forward Internship Program is operated by Ann Arbor SPARK and made possible through a MEDC-provided grant that offers financial support to companies hiring STEM interns. Participating companies are encouraged to complete an application and submit job descriptions in advance of the event here. 

MEDC’s Pure Michigan Business Connect, Southwest Michigan First and a group of regional partners are hosting the Southwest Michigan Buyer-Supplier Meet and Match on Oct. 19 to connect Michigan suppliers to purchasing organizations for procurement opportunities. The event will include presentations on how to do business with participating buyers, networking and pre-scheduled one-on-one buyer-supplier meetings. Registration for general attendance will be open until Oct. 12. A supplier application is required for those interested in being considered for one-on-one meetings. The deadline to submit a supplier application is Sept. 16.

The Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and Michigan Department of Transportation have partnered to launch the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP) aimed at providing vital grant funding to mobility and electrification companies of all sizes looking to deploy their technology in Michigan. Check out the MMFP website by clicking the link below to find out more information about eligibility for testing environments and real-world deployments, as well as past grant recipients. The current rolling application period ends Dec. 31, 2022.

A recent episode of The Michigan Opportunity podcast features Kerry Ebersole Singh, Chief Talent Solutions & Engagement Officer at the MEDC. Ebersole Singh joins host Ed Clemente to discuss challenges in the world of talent. She leads MEDC’s strategic focus of developing high-wage skills growth by working with businesses, higher education institutions and communities to better attract, retain and cultivate the talent critical to growing the state’s economy. Follow her path from the Ed McNamara administration to the legislature along with many other career opportunities that helped her create the rich background that led to her current position. You can also read the transcript from the conversation.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation helps to connect businesses to new resources, meet new partners and access the additional capital they need from the start. If your business needs support to reach its new potential, the MEDC is available to help. Visit michiganbusiness.org/pure-partnership to find customized business assistance.

MEDC continues to support businesses and communities across the state. Learn more about our economic and recovery resources currently available or read more about the impact our programs are having and our COVID-19 response.