Michigan Directory of Economic Development Organizations
Quick Facts
Michigan Governor
Gretchen Whitmer
- Capital: Lansing
- Population (2017 Est.): 9,962,311
- Largest Cities (2017): Detroit, 673,104; Grand Rapids, 198,829; Warren, 135,022; Sterling Heights, 132,631; Ann Arbor, 121,477
- Targeted Industries: Automotive, Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Defense, Medical Devices, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Food Processing & Agriculture, Mobility
- Key Incentives: Small Business Development Grants, Export Assistance, Business Development Incentives, Entrepreneurial Assistance, Right to Work State, Capital Access Assistance, Good Jobs for Michigan, Community Redevelopment Assistance
- GDP (All Industry 2017): $505 billion*
*Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce
For the latest Michigan incentives, click this link.
MI News:
- Michigan Strategic Fund Projects Will Create More Than 740 Jobs
- Michigan’s Fiat Chrysler Expansion Is BF’s Deal Of The Year
- Location Spotlight: Consumers Energy
- Industry 4.0: Making Connections In Michigan
- Acrisure Investing $33M In Michigan HQ Relocation
- Pure Michigan Means Pure Opportunity
- California Is Land Of Opportunity, Michigan Is Motor King
- Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio
- Editor’s Picks: Sweet Spots For High Tech
- Michigan Incentives Will Help FCA Create 6,433 New Jobs
- STEM Leaders: Moving To The Head Of The Class
- U.S. Manufacturing: All The Way Back
- Two Business Expansions Bring 125 New Jobs To Michigan
- GM Investing $300M In Michigan Plant For New Chevrolet EV
- FCA To Create Nearly 6,500 Jobs With Michigan Expansion
- Andronaco Industries Relocating New Subsidiary To Michigan
- Top Utilities: Power Players For Development
- 2018 Economic Development Deal of the Year: Bronze Award
- 2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year Honorable Mentions
- January / February 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 1)
State Listings
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Jeff MasonCEO
300 North Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48913
888-522-0103
[email protected]
www.michiganbusiness.org
Utility Listings
Consumers Energy
Ray De Winkle, CEcD, EDFPDirector, Business Customer Strategy & Growth
4000 Clay Avenue SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
616-530-4128
[email protected]
www.consumersenergy.com/econdev
DTE Energy Company
Carolyn E. BennettEconomic Development Manager
One Energy Plaza
Detroit, MI 48226
313-235-4064
[email protected]
www.dteenergy.com
Michigan Gas Utilities
Nick KrzeminskiManager, External Affairs
899 South Telegraph Road
Monroe, MI 48161-4005
517-278-3531
[email protected]
www.michigangasutilities.com
Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op.
Brandon WittmanCEO/General Manager
150 Cooperative Way, P.O. Box 249
Huntley, MI 59037-0249
406-348-3411
[email protected]
www.yvec.com
Regional Listings
Ann Arbor SPARK
Phil SanterSenior Vice President & Chief of Staff
330 East Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-761-9317
[email protected]
www.annarborusa.org
Cornerstone Alliance
Greg VaughnChief Operating Officer/Vice President, Business Development
80 West Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-757-0224
[email protected]
www.cstonealliance.org
Detroit Region Aerotropolis Development Corporation
Robert LuceExecutive Director
11895 South Wayne Road, Suite 101A
Romulus, MI 48174
734-992-2286
[email protected]
www.detroitaero.org
Detroit Regional Chamber
Sandy K. BaruahPresident & CEO
One Woodward Avenue, Suite 1900, P.O. Box 33840
Detroit, MI 48232-0840
313-964-4000
[email protected]
www.detroitchamber.com
Detroit Regional Partnership
Justin RobinsonSVP, Business Development
1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 800
Detroit, MI 48226
313-580-5230
[email protected]
detroitregionalpartnership.com
Lake Superior Community Partnership
Amy ClicknerCEO
501 South Front Street
Marquette, MI 49855
906-226-6591
[email protected]
www.marquette.org
Lakeshore Advantage
Jennifer Owens, CEcDPresident
201 West Washington Avenue, Loft 410
Zeeland, MI 49464
616-772-5226
[email protected]
www.lakeshoreadvantage.com
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)
Robert L. Trezise, Jr.President & CEO
1000 South Washington Avenue, Suite 201
Lansing, MI 48910
517-702-3387
[email protected]
www.purelansing.com
Midland Business Alliance
Tracy QuinlanDirector, Economic & Business Development
300 Rodd Street
Midland, MI 48640
989-839-9522
[email protected]
www.midlandbusinessalliance.org
Southwest Michigan First
Ronald R. Kitchens, CEcDPresident & CEO
261 East Kalamazoo Avenue, Suite 200
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-553-9588
[email protected]
www.southwestmichiganfirst.com
The Right Place, Inc.
Birgit KlohsPresident & CEO
125 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 450
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-771-0325
[email protected]
www.rightplace.org
County Listings
Bay Future, Inc.
Trevor M. KeyesPresident & CEO
812 North Water Street
Bay City, MI 48708
989-892-1400
[email protected]
www.bayfuture.com
Clinton County Economic Alliance (CCEA)
Dru L. MitchellPresident & CEO
12800 Escanaba Drive, Suite D
DeWitt, MI 48842
517-669-1345
[email protected]
www.cceami.org
Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance
Lois Ellis, CEcD, EDFPDirector of Economic Development
1114 Carpenter Avenue, P.O. Box 594
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
906-360-4653
[email protected]
www.daeda.org
Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
Dan CaseyCEO
100 McMorran Boulevard, 4th Floor, Executive Suite B
Port Huron, MI 48060
810-982-9511
[email protected]
www.edascc.com
Enterprise Group of Jackson
Tim RogersPresident & CEO
100 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100
Jackson, MI 49201
517-788-4456
[email protected]
www.enterprisegroup.org
Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce
Tyler RossmaesslerDirector of Economic Development
519 South Saginaw Street, Suite 200
Flint, Mi 48502
810-600-1433
[email protected]
www.flintandgenesee.org
Lapeer Development Corporation
Quentin L. BishopExecutive Director
449 McCormick Drive
Lapeer, MI 48446
810-667-0080
[email protected]
www.lapeerdevelopment.com
Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development
Vicky RadDirector
1 South Main Street, 7th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5285
[email protected]
www.macombbusiness.com
Midland Tomorrow
President
300 Rodd Street, Suite 201
Midland, MI 48640
989-839-0340
[email protected]
www.midlandtomorrow.org
Oakland County Economic Development & Community Affairs
John Wolf-MeyerBusiness Development Manager
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Building 41W
Waterford, MI 48328
248-858-0835
[email protected]
www.oakgov.com
Saginaw Future Inc.
JoAnn Crary, CEcDPresident
515 North Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor
Saginaw, MI 48607
989-754-8222 x 235
[email protected]
www.saginawfuture.com
Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership
Justin HorvathPresident & CEO
215 North Water Street, Suite 200
Owosso, MI 48867
989-725-9241
[email protected]
www.sedpweb.org
Wayne County Economic Development Corporation
Khalil RahalEconomic Development Director
600 Randolph, Suite 323
Detroit, MI 48226
313-967-1034
[email protected]
www.waynecounty.com
City Listings
Battle Creek Unlimited
Joe SobieralskiPresident & CEO
4950 West Dickman Road
Battle Creek, MI 49037
269-441-1671
[email protected]
www.bcunlimited.org
City of Dexter Economic Development
Courtney NichollsCity Manager
8123 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Dexter, MI 48130
734-580-2229
[email protected]
www.dextermi.gov
City of Grand Rapids
Jono KloosterActing Director of Economic Development Services
300 Monroe Avenue NW, 9th Floor
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-3431
[email protected]
www.grandrapidsmi.gov
City of Novi Economic Development
Pete AugerCity Manager
45175 West 10 Mile Road
Novi, MI 48375
248-347-0420
[email protected]
www.investnovi.org
City of Warren
Tom BommaritoDirector of Department of Community, Economic & Downtown Development
One City Square, Suite 210
Warren, MI 48093-6726
586-574-4519
[email protected]
www.cityofwarren.org
Dearborn Economic & Community Development Department
Barry MurrayDirector of Economic and Community Development
16901 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
313-943-2195
[email protected]
www.cityofdearborn.org
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
David WhiteDirector of Business Development
500 Griswold Street, Suite 2200
Detroit, MI 48226
313-237-4621
[email protected]
www.degc.org
East Lansing Economic Development Corporation
Thomas FehrenbachCommunity & Economic Development Administrator
410 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-319-6930
[email protected]
www.cityofeastlansing.com
Farmington Hills Economic Development Corporation
Samantha SeimerDirector
31555 West Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1103
248-871-2506
[email protected]
www.fhgov.com
Livonia Economic Development
Mark S. TaorminaDepartment Head
33000 Civic Center Drive
Livonia, MI 48154
734-466-2290
[email protected]
www.ci.livonia.mi.us
Sterling Heights Economic Development
Luke BonnerSenior Economic Development Advisor
6633 18 Mile Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
734-846-9746
[email protected]
www.sterling-heights.net