# Michigan Economic Development Corporation # Last Modification Date: Dec 22, 2025 # Michigan Economic Development Corporation !\[Michigan Economic Development Corporation\](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2022-03/MEDC\_Logo.png) ## Kelly Watkins ##### Director of Business Marketing \*\*Address:\*\* 300 N. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48913 \*\*Phone:\*\* \[517-614-9627\](tel:517-614-9627) \*\*Toll-free:\*\* \[888-522-0103\](tel:888-522-0103) \*\*Fax:\*\* N/A \*\*Email:\*\* \*\*Website:\*\* \[www.michiganbusiness.org\](https://www.michiganbusiness.org) \*\*Social Profiles:\*\* \[Facebook\](https://www.facebook.com/MEDC.md) | \[Twitter\](https://twitter.com/MEDC.md) | \[LinkedIn\](https://www.linkedin.com/company/medc.md) | \[Instagram\](https://www.instagram.com/michiganbusiness/.md) | \[YouTube\](https://www.youtube.com/user/MIAdvantage.md) ## Featured Videos - \[Watch Video\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_dPZJzA7f5M) ## About - Michigan Economic Development Corporation The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is a public-private partnership serving as Michigan’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, equitable job growth, and community development. Its mission is to achieve long-term economic prosperity for Michiganders through the Make It in Michigan economic development strategy, which focuses on attracting and developing people, cultivating and revitalizing places, and competing for and winning transformational projects of all sizes. The MEDC supports businesses and communities with programs and resources that help firms grow, expand, and connect to opportunities across Michigan. Dedicated site selection and real estate teams help businesses identify prime locations, ensure site readiness, and streamline relocations or expansions. ## Image Gallery ![Michigan Economic Development Corporation](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-12/jXkAR0vA.jpeg) ![Michigan Economic Development Corporation](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-12/o1nuNbnV.jpeg) ![Michigan Economic Development Corporation](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-12/vcWky9ZA.jpeg) [ +2 ![Michigan Economic Development Corporation](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-12/WFLfVxKQ.jpeg) ](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-12/WFLfVxKQ.jpeg) ![Michigan Economic Development Corporation](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-12/XzK9b4Hw.jpeg) ![Michigan Economic Development Corporation](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/2025-12/DdyOeBWQ.jpeg) ## Targeted Industries - Manufacturing - Bio & Pharmaceuticals - Aerospace & Defense - Automotive ## Articles - ![defense](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2026-03/glsvss750_1.jpg?itok=2XRurXU7 "defense") ### [MI: Great Lakes Sound and Vibration Expands Facility in Calumet, to Add 32 Jobs](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/news/mi-great-lakes-sound-and-vibration-expands-35648.md) News Mar 23, 2026 Great Lakes Sound and Vibration (GLSV) in Calumet recently celebrated the completion of an $8.5 million, 26,000-square-foot expansion. The project tha... - ![Trade & Industry Development is recognizing 16 projects announced in 2025 that demonstrate how site selection can make a large difference in a community, providing jobs and opportunities.](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2026-03/dreamstime_xxl_328360136.jpg?itok=eQF0zl41 "Trade & Industry Development is recognizing 16 projects announced in 2025 that demonstrate how site selection can make a large difference in a community, providing jobs and opportunities.") ### [2026 CiCi Awards: Community Impact](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/all-industries/2026-cici-awards-community-impact-35574.md) Article Mar 03, 2026 | By: [Tracey Schelmetic](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/contact-us/tracey-schelmetic-16854.md) Highlighted in this article are some of the inspirational stories behind our 2026 CiCi Community Imp... - ![manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-12/TemperPack_Lansing_-_Exterior.jpg?itok=-yW79spM "manufacturing") ### [MI: TemperPack Expands Manufacturing Capabilities With Upgraded Facility in Lansing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/news/mi-temperpack-expands-manufacturing-capabilities-35356.md) News Dec 31, 2025 TemperPack®, the leader in sustainable thermal packaging, announced the relocation of its Green Cell Foam® manufacturing facility from Holt, Michigan ... - ![retail](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-12/about-us-products-1.jpg?itok=8M58m6jk "retail") ### [MI: Floor & Decor Announces Grand Opening of Dearborn Store, With Jobs for 50](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/news/mi-floor-decor-announces-grand-opening-dearborn-35342.md) News Dec 29, 2025 Floor & Decor, the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, today announced the opening of... - ![In May 2025, Michigan hosted the groundbreaking Uncrewed Triple Challenge event, a state-sponsored competition of autonomous drones across water, air, and land.](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2026-01/Michigan3.jpg?itok=FauZvbBI "In May 2025, Michigan hosted the groundbreaking Uncrewed Triple Challenge event, a state-sponsored competition of autonomous drones across water, air, and land.") ### [Michigan: Reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/michigan-reimagining-arsenal-democracy-35338.md) Article Dec 26, 2025 | By: [State of Michigan](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-contributors/state-michigan-30159.md) Michigan is reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy in an era of strategic competition not seen since t... - ![aerospace](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-12/dreamstimesmall_31707839_0.jpg?itok=j5dPIiS5 "aerospace") ### [MI: GE Aerospace Announces Major Expansions in Muskegon, Norton Shores, Creating 160 Jobs](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/news/mi-ge-aerospace-announces-major-expansions-35323.md) News Dec 24, 2025 Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) is pleased to announce two major expansion projects by GE Aerospace in Muskegon and Norton Shores, repres... - ![manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-11/10.15.25-screenshot-1.png?itok=irNrUFZA "manufacturing") ### [MI: Miller Industries to Expand in Genesee County with $43M Capital Investment, Creating 167 Jobs](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/news/mi-miller-industries-expand-genesee-county-43m-35153.md) News Nov 06, 2025 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a business expansion project in Fenton from Miller Industries with support from the Michigan Economic Develop... - ![manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-09/dreamstimesmall_70606151.jpg?itok=fIycnvU- "manufacturing") ### [MI: Grand Rapids Manufacturer Weiss Technik Builds New Facility, to Add 36 New Jobs](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/news/mi-grand-rapids-manufacturer-weiss-technik-builds-34905.md) News Sep 03, 2025 Weiss Technik North America, a manufacturer of environmental test chambers, is constructing a new, 125,000-square-foot facility in the Grand Rapids, M... - ![automotive](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-06/gmp-homepage-overview-short-technical-training-asset-l-xl-v2%20copy.jpg?itok=IsihUSRg "automotive") ### [MI: KS: TN: GM to Invest $4 Billion Over Two Years in U.S. Manufacturing Plants](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/automotive/news/mi-ks-tn-gm-invest-4-billion-over-two-years-us-34620.md) News Jun 19, 2025 General Motors announced plans to invest about $4 billion over the next two years in its domestic manufacturing plants to increase U.S. production of ... - ![manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/sites/tradeandindustrydev.com/files/styles/featured_image_on_home/public/2025-06/dreamstimesmall_70606151.jpg?itok=wTkU40VY "manufacturing") ### [MI: Koops Automation Systems Completes Factory Addition in Holland, to Add 24 New Jobs](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/news/mi-koops-automation-systems-completes-factory-34597.md) News Jun 12, 2025 Koops Automation Systems of Holland, Mich., recently completed a 15,000-square-foot addition to its 58,000-square-foot machining and fabrication cente... #### Pagination - [ Current page 1](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/michigan-economic-development-corporation-3491.md?page=0) - [ Page 2](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/michigan-economic-development-corporation-3491.md?page=1) - [ Page 3](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/michigan-economic-development-corporation-3491.md?page=2) - [ Page 4](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/michigan/michigan-economic-development-corporation-3491.md?page=3) - 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[Manufacturing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/manufacturing.md) - [Bio & Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/bio-pharmaceuticals.md) - [Aerospace & Defense](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/aerospace-defense.md) - [Automotive](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/category/trade-and-industry-development/industry/automotive.md)