Michigan Economic Development Corporation - Michigan Advantage Blog

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Leading indicators of our economic future

December 18, 2007 21st Century Funds

Look at the actions of the MEGA board today and you will see much to counter what passes for expert opinion. The day’s agenda promises more than $550 million in new investment and the creation of more than 2,850 jobs in our state. More interesting, though, is that these jobs will take hold in a mix [...]

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Tagged as: Alternative Energy, economic diversification, Economic Growth, global automotive innovation, manufacturing diversification, renewable energy manufacturing

Small Businesses Ranking BIG News for Michigan

November 9, 2007 21st Century Funds

There is nothing ‘small’ about the impact small businesses and entrepreneurs have on Michigan. They are the job-creating engines that drive our economy, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is focused on helping them grow and thrive in our state. Our $2 billion 21st Century Jobs Fund is making capital available for small Michigan [...]

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Tagged as: Alternative Energy, automotive manufacturing, Capital Access Program, Economic Growth, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, homeland security and defense, small business resources

Driving the Alternative

September 28, 2007 Solar Energy

The other day as I was pumping gas I heard a gentleman behind me cursing the three-dollars-a-gallon he was going to have to shell out. Although I completely empathize, I also know that Michigan is fast becoming a leader in the development of alternative energy sources. Companies excelling in the solar, advanced battery, biofuel and [...]

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Tagged as: advanced battery, advanced technology, Alternative Energy, biofuel, economic diversification, Economic Growth, green manufacturing, Green Technology, manufacturing diversification, renewable energy manufacturing, solar industry, water technology sector, wind energy, wind turbine manufacturers

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