Michigan Economic Development Corporation - Michigan Advantage Blog

Michigan Economic Development Corporation - Michigan Advantage Blog

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Urban Economic Development

College students: wondering where to go after graduation? Look no further than Detroit

August 10, 2011 Events

College students who are thinking about where they’d like to work and live after graduation are invited to take part in LiveWorkDetroit! taking place on September 28, 2011. This MEDC program connects Michigan’s college graduates to new opportunities in Detroit and promotes the city as a post-graduation talent destination.  The MEDC will host a series [...]

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Tagged as: economic development attraction/retention programs, Events, Jobs, talent, Urban Economic Development

En Garde! Young entrepreneur sharpens Detroit kids’ skills

July 14, 2011 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

A young businessman from Detroit is using his entrepreneurial skills to improve lives and strengthen communities by teaching inner city youth an unusual sport. Through his business En Garde Detroit, a social entrepreneurship company, 27-year-old Bobby C. Smith is exposing Detroit youth to the positive effects of fencing. Started in 2008, En Garde currently teaches [...]

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Tagged as: Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Urban Economic Development

Gaylord-area officials invited to attend community development workshop

May 24, 2011 Great Companies

Economic developers and local officials who want to learn about all the tools available to facilitate strong communities should attend the Community Development Workshop taking place on May 26 in Gaylord. Sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the presentation will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Gaylord City Hall 2nd [...]

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Tagged as: Community Development

Attracting the world’s best and brightest — a real opportunity for Michigan

May 4, 2011 Talent Enhancement

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Sunday echoed something Governor Rick Snyder has been saying for months:  there is a real opportunity for job creation and economic revitalization for those willing to welcome immigrants into their community.   Bloomberg on “Meet the Press” said he believes transforming Detroit into a destination for international talent is key [...]

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Detroit CEOs: Free small-business training program can help you stay connected

March 21, 2011 Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Are you a Detroit small-business owner looking for the kind of in-depth training typically found in a college MBA program? What if we told you the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Michigan District Office is offering such a program … and it’s free? The SBA is seeking small-business owners for its third round of the Emerging [...]

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Tagged as: economic development partnerships, Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Mentor, Resources, small business resources

Plans unveiled for $221-million Cobo Center facelift

March 2, 2011 Great Companies

The Cobo Center will undergo a dramatic $221-million facelift as part of long-awaited plans unveiled this morning. The project will be ready by the 2014 North American International Auto Show. This will ensure that Detroit will continue to attract world-class events and remain the headquarters of the annual North American International Auto Show.

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Tagged as: Auto Show, Urban Economic Development

Strong, dynamic cities are key to reinventing Michigan

March 1, 2011 Access to Capital

Donald Snider, vice president of urban development for the MEDC, has only been on the job a short time, but he’s already completed a guest stint on Detroit Public Television. Snider sat down with the host of “American Black Journal” recently to outline how the MEDC is working to bolster businesses in Michigan’s major urban [...]

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Tagged as: economic development partnerships, Economic Growth, Urban Economic Development, Urban initiatives