Michigan hopes to become land of OZ with launch of its Opportunity Zone website 

Michigan hopes to become land of OZ with launch of its Opportunity Zone website 

While many Michigan’s urban cities’ economic recovery programs have gained momentum, there is concern those efforts may not be moving fast enough or are far enough along. Visibility is often a problem. Investors, entrepreneurs, community leaders, developers, builders and other critical stakeholders need to “see” incentives, in order to “seize” them, according to development experts […]

Automotive, mobility jobs available, find out more at the North American International Auto Show

Automotive, mobility jobs available, find out more at the North American International Auto Show

The words “career in the auto industry” may conjure up images of spot welding on an assembly line, but today’s auto industry is so much more than assembly. There are jobs like developing artificial intelligence for self-driving vehicles,  3D printing parts, creating cyber security programs, developing apps or new ways to pay for vehicles or even […]

Tech entrepreneurs to pitch startups Aug. 10

Tech entrepreneurs to pitch startups Aug. 10

You might call it “Shark Tank,” tech-style. Not unlike that barely contained enthusiasm of contestants in the popular ABC reality series, the eager excitement of local entrepreneurs will be on display at TechTown Detroit, 440 Burroughs St., Aug. 10. DTX Launch Detroit’s 2017 Showcase welcomes tech entrepreneurs to pitch their savvy ideas or innovative products, […]

Detroit’s trendsetters will court buyers at MEDC matchmaking event this Monday

Detroit’s trendsetters will court buyers at MEDC matchmaking event this Monday

There’s no shortage of trendsetters in Michigan, particularly within its urban centers teeming with talented fashion designers and artisans. Although many have developed a cult-like following among loyal patrons, they face a significant uphill challenge when it comes to getting in front of big name retailers capable of moving their designs up off the showroom and onto the store floor. Bottom line: […]

The New Merchants on Main: Far-reaching efforts to attract immigrants can help transform city neighborhoods

The New Merchants on Main: Far-reaching efforts to attract immigrants can help transform city neighborhoods

Mobile and move-in ready, immigrants are well-poised to transform the landscape of Michigan’s inner-city neighborhoods. They have the determination, skills and, most often, funding needed to start new businesses. Where they go, prosperity usually follows. In 2010, new immigrant business owners generated $1.8 billion in total net business income, which represented 9.2 percent of Michigan’s […]

Michigan, Israel partner to bring new technologies and jobs to the state

Michigan, Israel partner to bring new technologies and jobs to the state

Building bridges is a great thing. They connect people and cultures, break down separation, and bring businesses to jobs and jobs to businesses. In short, they fill gaps. There’s a new bridge being built between Michigan and Israel. It’s part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Pure Michigan Business Connect program and is created […]