Targeted Initiatives
Homeland Security and Defense
Michigan is on the move with the DC3 (Defense Contract Coordination Center)- a new entity dedicated to meeting the needs of military and civilian acquisitions leaders, staff and prime contractors.
Our mission is to help fulfill your mission by:
Working with Michigan's PTACs (Procurement Technical Assistance Centers), the DC3 connects you with Michigan businesses capable of fulfilling contracts within quality, budget and time specifications. Our streamlined process will save you time and money.
Michigan has the manufacturing capability.
Michigan is one of the most technologically advanced states in the nation.
- #1 state for vehicle-related R&D activity, spending $12.4 billion annually, according to the National Science Foundation, and employing an estimated 65,000 professionals statewide.
- The University of Michigan is #3 in the nation for research and development spending, according to the National Science Foundation (2006).
- #4 state for engineering graduates (Source: American Association of Engineering Societies 2007)
- Michigan is ranked sixth in the nation for new patents issued. Michigan entrepreneurs, companies and universities filed 3,797 patents in 2007. (Source: U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, 2008)
- The $2 billion 21st Century Jobs Fund administered by the MEDC is a 10-year initiative to fund research and commercialization of breakthroughs in advanced auto/materials, alternative energy and other high-tech industries.
- Michigan is a global epicenter of automotive research and development.
Michigan has manufacturing capacity available to you right now!
The DC3 is led by U.S. Marine Corps Major General Bradley M. Lott (ret.). During his military career, General Lott commanded the Marine Corps Logistics Command, and was responsible for world-wide supply chain management including multi-commodity maintenance depot operations and logistics IT program development. With five combat tours behind him, General Lott brings an inside perspective regarding military needs and requirements and extensive experience in logistics, acquisition and contracting.
Consider the DC3 and Michigan's capable supply chains to help you get the Upper Hand!
Next Steps
Click here for more detailed information on the PTACs.
Review our on-line Business Directory for a list of Michigan companies involved in homeland security and defense or to add your Michigan company to the list.
If you are ready to learn more about the state's efforts to connect homeland security and defense technology companies with great opportunities to expand their markets, contact our Customer Assistance Center.
Also, take a look at how the 21st Century Jobs Fund program is building capacity in Michigan's homeland security and defense market space.
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.
Kaiser Aluminum, Fabri-Kal Expanding in Kalamazoo, 877 New Jobs
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation and Fabri-Kal Corporation are investing a total of $118.7 million to locate or expand operations in Comstock Township and Kalamazoo. Combined, the projects are expected to create 877 new Michigan jobs.
DEARBORN GROUP EXPANDING IN FARMINGTON HILLS
A leading supplier of in-vehicle network products, engineering, consulting and education for the automotive, truck & bus, commercial, military, construction, agricultural and fleet vehicle industries plans to invest more than $1.1 million to expand its operations in Farmington Hills.