If the first half of 2022 is any indication, Michigan is equipped with all of the tools needed to be a leading state for attracting key projects and investments. Business attraction and expansion announcements so far this year span Michigan’s communities and industries, totaling $11.8 billion in projected private investment. The more than 30 company expansions and locations are projected to create a combined nearly 15,000 new jobs, and in turn provide ongoing customers for small businesses, increased population growth and more vibrant communities across the state.

Governor Whitmer officially signed the Fiscal Year 2023 budget into law this week, which underscores the significance of the work MEDC is doing every day to build a championship economy here in Michigan. With stable funding for our core business, community and entrepreneurial efforts, along with increased funding for Pure Michigan and arts and culture initiatives, MEDC’s work has the potential to change the economic trajectory of every single person in the state from creating jobs with high wages and strong benefits, to investing in amenities that make our communities special places to live, work and visit, to helping small businesses throughout the state both grow and thrive.

The Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute is hosting a free UP Cybersecurity Symposium for small businesses, municipalities, health care and community organizations at the NMU Northern Center in Marquette, Mich. from Tuesday, Aug. 30 to Thursday, Sept. 1. This focused three-day event will bring together multiple state, federal and civilian cybersecurity resources to connect with regional cybersecurity practitioners and decision-makers in an effort to increase cyber hygiene across the UP. Multiple hands-on training and workshops will be available to symposium participants. Space is limited, register by Aug. 26.

A recent episode of The Michigan Opportunity podcast features Angela Flood, Director of Business Planning and Economic Development at American Center for Mobility. Flood joins host Ed Clemente as she virtually walks through this historic site, and how it could be the key to the future of mobility. They discuss the testing of autonomous vehicles and many other facets of the future of mobility. 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.