Michigan Economic Development Corporation - The Upper Hand BLOG

Michigan Economic Development Corporation - The Upper Hand BLOG

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Dow Projects Will Energize Michigan

February 26, 2010 Advanced Energy Storage

 
A few weeks ago, I shared the news that Midland had been selected as the site to manufacture Dow Chemical’s revolutionary new PowerHouse solar shingles.  This week, Dow announced it will partner with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory on a new Center of Energy Excellence to produce carbon fibers for use in the wind-energy sector.  [...]

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Tagged as: advanced battery, Alternative Energy, economic development partnerships, economic diversification, Economic Growth, green manufacturing, Green Technology, wind energy

Another Step Closer to Becoming the Alternative Energy Capital of North America

October 7, 2009 Entrepreneurship

Yesterday’s announcement by Georgia-based Suniva Inc. that the manufacturer of solar panels plans to invest $250 million in a new manufacturing facility in Saginaw County’s Thomas Township and create 500 new jobs over the next five years and news that the transformational alternative energy project in Wixom at the former Ford Wixom Assembly plant is moving [...]

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Tagged as: advanced battery, Alternative Energy, Economic Growth, solar industry, wind energy

Want some good economic news? How about 11,125 jobs coming to Michigan?

June 18, 2009 Advanced Manufacturing

Michigan’strategy aggressive strategy to diversify the economy and attract investment to our state has resulted in 15 job-creating projects announced this week generating more than 11,125 new jobs, retaining another 846 and bringing more than $247 million in new investment to communities across the state.
The projects span the upper and lower peninsulas and include aerospace, automotive [...]

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Tagged as: advanced technology, aerospace industry, Alternative Energy, automotive manufacturing, Economic Growth, green manufacturing, Green Technology, manufacturing diversification, wind energy, wind industry, wind turbine manufacturers

Diversification projects create jobs, bring investment to Michigan

May 21, 2009 Advanced Manufacturing

No state is working harder to diversify its economy, help businesses grow, and create and retain jobs than Michigan. Despite these challenging economic times, especially in the automotive industry, there are many opportunities available in high-growth economic sectors such as alternative energy.
We are committed to helping those in the automotive industry succeed in new areas, [...]

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Tagged as: aerospace industry, Alternative Energy, automotive manufacturing, Economic Growth, green manufacturing, Green Technology, high tech jobs, high-tech medical industry, manufacturing diversification, wind energy, wind industry, wind turbine manufacturers

The Wind is at Our Back

June 2, 2008 Wind Energy

It shapes the dunes on the shores of Lake Michigan. It bends the wheat that grows up and down the Thumb. Wind is as much a part of Michigan as water is. And, thanks to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, it’s in the process of shaping our economy.
These words, from an MEDC radio spot, are [...]

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Tagged as: Alternative Energy, economic diversification, Economic Growth, Green Technology, manufacturing diversification, wind energy, wind industry, wind turbine manufacturers

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