National Marketing Campaign to Grow Talent Launches

National Marketing Campaign to Grow Talent Launches

A new talent attraction marketing campaign was launched nationally this week, with the goal of growing Michigan’s population and driving the state’s economic future forward. Key Points: Named the “You Can in Michigan” campaign. According to the Michigan Economic...

Economic Development Package Proposed

Legislation seeking to modernize and transform Michigan’s largest economic development tool was introduced this week. The proposal transforms the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund into the Make It In Michigan Fund, a community-based approach to...
Governor on Oversees Mission

Governor on Oversees Mission

Governor Whitmer is on a seven-day economic investment mission in Japan. While there, she is focusing on securing investments in key industries like mobility, automotive, and advanced manufacturing. Key Points: The governor will meet with company and government...
Growing Michigan Council Starts Field Meetings

Growing Michigan Council Starts Field Meetings

The Growing Michigan Together Council Jobs, Talent, and Economy workgroup kicked off its field meetings this week in Traverse City. The field hearing allows experts to answer questions and share data, policy solutions and lessons learned. The workgroups will share...
Governor Calls For 100% Clean Energy, Paid Leave

Governor Calls For 100% Clean Energy, Paid Leave

Today, following remarks from Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Governor Gretchen Whitmer laid out her legislative priorities for the fall. Highlighting the theme of, “Make it in Michigan” ensuring anyone and everyone has a chance at success....