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Targeted Initiatives

New opportunities for your business are rapidly emerging as Michigan undergoes a fast transformation to a 21st century economy. Leveraging our strengths in research, engineering and manufacturing, we're targeting the following high-growth sectors:

  • Alternative energy
  • Life sciences
  • Homeland security and defense
  • Advanced manufacturing

Michigan has the knowledge base, the talent, and the facilities to support entrepreneurs on the cusp of the next great technology advancement. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) as the state’s lead economic development entity is aligning its service and incentive programs, its people and its messaging to reflect the best that Michigan has to offer.

From new market and incentive development to building better capital markets for companies starting new ventures and expanding in the state, the targeted initiatives of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) are focused on making Michigan and the companies who choose to reside and expand here globally competitive.

To find out more, consider this overview of current opportunities in Michigan. When you're ready to get your company connected to our new economy programs, or if you have questions, contact us.

 

Behr-Hell a Thermocontrol to Locate New Manufacturing Facility in Wixom

The subsidiary of Germany-based Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH, a designer and manufacturer of automotive and truck HVAC electronic controls, will invest up to $7.9 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Wixom.

Dow Set to Launch New Solar Energy Initiative

A $1.7 million state brownfield tax credit will support Dow’s new solar energy initiative announced by the governor in her 2008 State of the State address.

General Dynamics Expansion in Macomb County Supports Armored Vehicle Production, 1,149 New Jobs

Sterling Heights-based General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is investing $10 million to expand its operations in Sterling Heights and Shelby Township.