Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Michigan Moving Forward
With a robust transportation system in place, the Great Lakes State is a prime location for electric vehicles and other advanced manufacturing.
Shapeways To Create 75 New Jobs With Michigan Expansion
The New York-based digital manufacturing services company will invest more than $5M in an advanced manufacturing project in Livonia, MI.
Expleo To Locate Its First North American R&D Facility In Michigan
The Paris-based company offers technology and engineering services to the automotive industry to further mobility and electrification advancements.
Toyota To Invest $47.7 Million At R&D Facility In Michigan
In York Township, MI, Toyota North America plans to add a battery testing facility for battery cell, module, and pack testing capability at its R&D headquarters campus.
Michigan Life Sciences Sector: Robust Ecosystem Drives Success
A strong industry ecosystem supports Michigan companies in the fast-growing life sciences sector.
Two Expansions Bring Nearly $4M In Investment To Michigan
Medical device manufacturer C2Dx will onshore production from Mexico to its Schoolcraft facility; APEX Controls plans to renovate and expand its existing Hudsonville-based facility.
2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards
The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
Michigan Lands Ford’s New $3.5B LFP Battery Plant
Ford will build an LFP battery plant in Marshall, MI, part of the company’s more than $50 billion investment in EV production. The plant will employ 2,500 workers when production begins in 2026.
Michigan Lands $4.1B In Investments, 4,600 Jobs
Michigan Strategic Fund will help growing companies build batteries and bring supply chain to the U.S. Infrastructure project will boost the state's agriculture industry.
Advanced Manufacturing Sites
Manufacturers are seeking cutting-edge locations for their state-of-the-art production lines and processes.
Michigan Infrastructure Project Supports Semiconductor Growth
The Thomas Township infrastructure project will enable Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) to invest up to $375 million and create 170 jobs.
MSF Supports Job Creation, Economic Growth Across Michigan
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) recently approved projects including business expansions in Zeeland, Detroit, and Sterling Heights; community revitalization projects in Lansing.
Foreign Direct Investment: A Foreign Affair
States are vying to attract foreign direct investment funds as cross border investments pump much needed funds into local economies.
LG Energy Solution Will Invest $1.7B In Michigan Expansion
LGES will expand its Holland, MI plant to produce components for electric vehicle batteries, resulting in the creation of 1,200 new jobs.
Historic $7B General Motors Investment To Create EV Future In Michigan
GM project will create 4,000 and retain 1,000 jobs, and includes converting GM Orion Township assembly plant to build full-size EV pickups; building Ultium’s 3rd US battery cell plant in Lansing.
The Automotive Industry: The Road To Everywhere
While we are still deep in the drive toward technical and autonomous, what’s old is new and what’s mine is yours when it comes to next year’s auto trends.
Michigan Governor: “Our State Will be Competitive.”
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer lauds bi-partisan agreement to attract interest in the state.
SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant
In support of electric vehicle growth, the semiconductor wafer manufacturing and R&D facility will bring 150 jobs to Monitor Township, MI.
Pace Industries Relocates HQ To Michigan
Die casting manufacturer Pace Industries will invest nearly $2 million to move its headquarters from Arkansas to Novi, MI, creating more than 60 high-wage jobs.
GM Investing $40M At Pontiac, MI Stamping Plant
General Motors will renovate its existing Pontiac, MI facility and install new flexible fabrication technology to support future electric vehicle production.
19th Annual Rankings: 2023 Global Rankings Report
Once again, the U.S. ranks as the top destination for foreign direct investment, followed by China and Canada, in the 2023 Global Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 2023 Metro Rankings Report
Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in the 2023 Metro Rankings Report
[VIDEO] Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: A City Built For Business
Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.
Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.