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Michigan: Strong Partnerships, Stronger Growth
Michigan’s economic development team is working with more than 100 inter-local and corporate partners to develop growth strategies.
Lear Corporation Celebrates New Michigan Seat Manufacturing Facility
The first major automotive supplier manufacturing facility to be constructed in Flint, MI in more than 30 years will employ about 600 workers.
Michigan Lands $470M Cheese And Whey Facility
In a joint venture, Glanbia Nutritionals, Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Producers Inc. will build a new large-scale cheese and whey production facility in St. Johns, MI.
Digital Transformation: A Safer Supply Chain
As the logistics industry moves the global supply chain onto digital platforms, experts are warning that vulnerabilities to cyberattacks must be addressed.
Top U.S. Cities For Tech Hiring
More than half of companies plan to hire tech talent by the end of the year; Miami, Detroit, and Los Angeles are top cities adding to their tech teams, according to new survey.
Advanced Manufacturing: The Cobots Are Coming
Collaborative robots (a.k.a. cobots), designed to work alongside human workers, are the next big thing in advanced manufacturing. More than 150,000 cobots will be in use by 2020, a number expected to exceed 700,000 by 2025.
Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage
As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education.
Top Utilities: Powering Growth
Our Editor’s Choice selections for Top Utilities include the leaders who are upgrading their grids, diversifying their energy sources and doing what it takes to power economic development.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles To Invest Over $1B In Michigan
FCA will modernize its Warren Truck Assembly to produce Ram Heavy Duty trucks, relocating truck production from Mexico and adding 2,500 new jobs.
U.S. Technology Sector Added Nearly 200,000 Jobs In 2017
At $1.6 trillion, the tech sector is one of the largest components of the nation's economy, according to Cyberstates™ 2018.
Food Processing: A Nudge in the Right Direction
Transparency has topped the Foodprocessing.com list of suggestions that leading food processors need to embrace to remain competitive in a more sophisticated market.
January / February 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 1)
The January / February 2018 Issue features the State of the Year and Deal of the Year winners, an exclusive interview with Arkansas’ governor, plus a look at utilities, automotive, food processing, and aerospace & defense.
NAI Investing $2.7M, Creating 139 Jobs In Michigan
After considering several states and Mexico for the expansion project, North American Interconnect, LLC will invest $2.7 million and create 139 job in Livingston Township and the city of Troy, MI.
Location Spotlight: Northwest Ohio – Shovel Ready Sites
Northwest Ohio is home to five certified sites tailored to the food/beverage industry. Discover the major assets of these shovel-ready sites and learn how your company can capitalize on the strategic advantages of doing business in Northwest Ohio.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles To Invest Over $1B In Michigan
FCA will modernize its Warren Truck Assembly to produce Ram Heavy Duty trucks, relocate truck production from Mexico, and add 2,500 new jobs.
HELLA Expanding U.S. Headquarters, Technical Center In Michigan
The new 115,000-square-foot building in Northville, MI will feature modern design and collaborative open workspaces.
MANA Opens New Southeast Michigan HQ, Manufacturing Facility
Southeast Michigan's first new OEM operation in more than 25 years is part of a $230 million investment in the region. By 2020, additional projects will result in 400 more jobs and another $600 million in investment
Salad Dressing Maker Investing $12M In West Michigan
Litehouse, Inc. will create 77 new jobs with an expansion of its manufacturing plant in the City of Lowell, MI.
Transportation Grants Help Create 880 Jobs In Metro Detroit
The TEDF grants, totaling more than $2.7 million, will help several companies expand in the region, resulting in private investments of nearly $279 million.
Aerospace Manufacturer Investing $6M In Michigan Expansion
Plascore, Inc. will create 10-15 jobs at a new 73,500-square-foot addition in the City of Zeeland, MI.
Michigan Lands $4.9M Chinese Foreign Direct Investment
J-Star Motion Corp. will establish a new manufacturing facility in Cedar Springs, MI, and plans to create 122 new jobs.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Nelson, Executive Vice President, Business Development, MEDC, discusses the state's new Creative Chambers Initiative, its award winning International Trade Program, the business climate for entrepreneurs and more.
World’s Largest Kayak-Maker Expanding In Michigan
KL Outdoor/GSC Technologies' Muskegon expansion will create 153 jobs and $9.2 million in investment with help from state and local business incentives.
Tenneco Investing $23.1M, Creating 95 Jobs In Michigan
The automotive products and systems company will build a state-of-the-art customer center in Northville Township, MI with help from a Michigan Business Development Program grant.
Ready or Not
Federal and state authorities are beginning to lay down the rules of the road for self-driving vehicles.
Manufacturing Is Job One For Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan
Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan have been named the Top Manufacturing States in a new rankings category in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report; Louisiana is tops in Cybersecurity Growth Potential.
Cleared for Takeoff?
Cities across the nation are debating whether to convert aging municipal airports into prime sites for development.
Foreign Investment In U.S. Real Estate Rising
China was the top country of origin in both buying and selling commercial real estate in 2016, and Florida was the top destination of choice for international clients.
Barracuda Networks Creating 115 Jobs In Ann Arbor
The $2.3 million expansion is getting support from the Michigan Strategic Fund and Ann Arbor SPARK.
Automotive Supplier Investing $15M In Michigan Expansion
US Farathane, LLC is expanding its operations in the city of Port Huron, MI, creating 205 new jobs in the area over the next three years.
Five Cities With Surprising Office Build Out Costs
A new report from JLL reveals what companies can expect to pay, out of pocket, for an office build out across the nation.
U.S. Employers Plan To Increase Staff In Q2
U.S. employers expect the hiring pace to remain positive in Q2 2017 with 22 percent of employers planning to add staff between April and June, according to the ManpowerGroup.
Food Processing: Expansion Outpacing Consolidations
Compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, controlling costs and workforce training are among top industry priorities.
California Closets Chooses West Michigan For Manufacturing Facility
The custom storage manufacturer and retailer will create at least 61 new jobs and invest over $5.7 million in Cascade Township with help from state grants and local workforce development support.
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Intersect Illinois – Where Your Business Meets Success
The 17th largest economy in the world, Illinois has grown and attracted some of the most innovative and iconic companies on the planet—including Amazon, Caterpillar, Boeing and Wrigley Company—thanks to its many advantages for business and talent. Learn more at intersectillinois.org.