With an ever-increasing demand for automation in the manufacturing sector, Holland-based Mission Design & Automation, a leading industrial automation and robotics integrator, has experienced significant growth, doubling the size of their business over the last 12 months. Mission CEO Scot Lindemann said much of this growth is thanks to support from the MEDC. Click here to learn how your business can benefit from the Jobs Ready Michigan program.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation this week to cut costs for small Michigan distilleries and supports Michigan grain farmers. The new law assists Michigan’s growing craft distillery industry by lowering markup costs associated with the purchase of Michigan grain, increasing the number of bottles distillers can produce while saving them and their customers money.

Last week, the Michigan Legislature passed a balanced, bipartisan budget for Fiscal Year 2023 that represents major investments in Michigan’s economy and workforce development. The budget includes funding for several areas: economic development for food and agriculture to support agriculture processes including supply chain, infrastructure and workforce resources that have been affected due to the pandemic; the Office of Rural Development to help rural communities meet workforce, education, infrastructure and connectivity needs; and talent retention and expansion in key industries, among others.

A recent episode of The Michigan Opportunity podcast features Christopher Girdwood, Executive Director of Detroit Region Aerotropolis®. Girdwood joins host Ed Clemente as they discuss the future of the Aerotropolis, the four-community, two-county, public-private economic development partnership driving corporate expansion and new investment around Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports. Girdwood shares his vision for the Aerotropolis and the new growth opportunities available to future tenants. 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.