Michigan’s Biotech, Energy, and High-Tech Sectors Growing Well

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Apr/May 08)

“We had a pretty solid year in economic development,” says Jeff Mason, senior vice president and chief of the business development office at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. More

North American Automotive Industry Continues to Deliver

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 07)

Despite recent challenges, automakers and suppliers continue to exhibit confidence in the United States and Canada by announcing new projects and expansions and employing thousands of skilled workers. More

2007 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards

By Mark Crawford (Jun/Jul 07)

Area Development’s annual Gold and Silver Shovel awards honor states that have generated top job-creation and investment projects across the nation. These states are highly active in business development, from conducting foreign trade missions to crafting innovative incentive packages and work-force development programs — all of which attract new companies, stimulate investment, create jobs, and strengthen tax bases. More

A conversation with… James Epolito, President and CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Apr/May 07)

“There has never been a more important time to have an educated work force than now, in the New Economy. Michigan is seven times more reliant on the automobile industry than the national average. We are in a transformation of our economy, losing jobs in the automobile sector, but making them up with high-tech diversification and advanced engineering.” More

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