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Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Consumers Energy articles below.
Top Utilities: Power Players
Electricity demand in the commercial sector was down by 6 percent while the industrial sector saw a 6.9 percent reduction in 2020 due to the impact of the pandemic on the U.S. economy.
Gerber Products Investing $36M In Michigan Expansion
The baby food maker will expand its Fremont, MI manufacturing facility, creating 50 new jobs in the process.
Consumers Energy: Energy And Beyond
As Michigan’s businesses implement their return-to-work plans, Consumers Energy reaffirms its commitment to help small businesses, nonprofits and communities expand and prosper.
Consumers Energy CEO Helps Small Business Cope With COVID-19
Consumers Energy President and CEO Patti Poppe and her husband are donating $1 million to help small businesses in her company’s hometown of Jackson, MI.
Top Utilities: Power To The People
New electric generating capacity in 2020 will come primarily from wind and solar, with renewables making up 76 percent of the 42 gigawatts that will be added.
Pure Michigan Means Pure Opportunity
With its affordable cost of living, highly skilled workforce, culture of innovation and premier quality of life, businesses are turning to Michigan for new opportunities.
U.S. Manufacturing: All The Way Back
The U.S. manufacturing sector finally has regained the output levels lost during the Great Recession. But an exceptionally tight labor market might put a damper on the celebration.
Top Utilities: Power Players For Development
Size counts, but when it comes to making our picks for forward-thinking utilities, so do smart grids, renewable energy and a seat at the table when economic development deals are negotiated.
2018 Economic Development Deal Of The Year Honorable Mentions
With more than 40 projects to choose from in our 2018 Deal of the Year competition, our judges had to put in overtime to designate 10 worthy recipients of our Honorable Mentions.
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.
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.
1,000th Michigan Business Lands Energy Incentives
A Chinese auto parts maker joins Michigan businesses that have received over $7.5 million in Consumers Energy's new construction incentives.
Consumers Energy Offering New Policies To Encourage Economic Development In Michigan
An estimated 600 Michigan businesses each year will see the benefits of Consumers Energy's new, innovative approach.
Consumers Energy Moves To Build Natural Gas Power Plant In Genesee County
Economic study: project will bring 600 construction jobs to—and benefits for—the Genesee County, MI community.