The Michigan Economic Development Corporation: The Michigan Advantage Success Stories
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation: The Michigan Advantage Success Stories

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation: The Michigan Advantage

Copyright © 2008 Michigan Economic Development Corporation. 300 N. Washington Sq., Lansing, MI 48913


Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

21st Century Jobs Fund Winner Celebrates Expansion

Michigan’s largest fuel cell maker, Pittsfield Twp.-based Adaptive Materials Inc., expands.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Diesel Engine Developer Plans $7 Million Tech Center in Troy

EcoMotors International Inc., developer of nextgeneration diesel engines, plans to launch a new $7-million technical center in Troy.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Israeli Supplier Investing $7 Million in Rochester Hills Design, Manufacturing Facility

Raval USA Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Israel-based Raval ACS Ltd.. plans to invest $7 million in a new design, development, and manufacturing facility in Rochester Hills.


Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Largest U.S. Independent Electricity Transmission Company Opens HQ in Novi

ITC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ITC) celebrated the grand opening of its new $32 million headquarters in Novi.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Pavilions of Troy Replacing Former Kmart HQ

The city of Troy will use state and local tax capture valued at $13.2 million to support the new $320 million Pavilions of Troy redevelopment project on the 40-acre site of the former Kmart headquarters.


Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Refrigerator Maker Building New Plant in Greenville

Northland Corporation Inc., manufacturer of refrigerator/freezer systems, will invest $10.2 million in a new 175,000-square-foot manufacturing and R&D facility in Greenville.


Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Supplier Relocates, Expands in Canton

Marimba Auto LLC, global supplier and manufacturer of tubular products, will invest $16 million to relocate and expand current operations.


Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Transportation Software Developer Expanding in Bay City

TransIT Solutions LLC, a developer of software for the transportation industry plans to invest $3 million over the next five years to expand operations in Bay City.


Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

United Solar Adding 400 Jobs in Greenville to Make Solar Panels

United Solar Ovonic LLC, a subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices Inc., started hiring the first of 400 new employees for its expanding solar panel manufacturing plant in Greenville.

Thu, 22 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

ORT projects wind-related revenues to grow to as much as 18 percent

ORT, a leader in the machine tool industry


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

ArvinMeritor Investing $16 Million in Southwest Detroit, Creating 404 New Jobs

ArvinMeritor will invest $15.9 million in new equipment at its facility in southwest Detroit to fulfill a multi-year contract with a major automotive manufacturer.

Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Battery Systems Tech Center Coming to Van Buren Township

Ricardo Inc., will invest more than $2 million to establish a Battery Systems Development Center for hybrid and electric vehicle battery pack development and testing at its facility in Van Buren Township.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Brose Group Investing $23 Million in Auburn Hills Expansion, New Building in Warren

Brose Group has recently announced expansion of North American headquarters in Auburn Hills.

Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Brownfield Credit Backs New Apartments, Art Gallery, Theater and Retail Development

Developer to use state brownfield tax credit to support construction on a vacant and contaminated site.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

California Software Firm Setting Up Operations in Ann Arbor

California-based MyBuys Inc., planning to invest $5.4 million to establish operations in Ann Arbor.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Comau to Consolidate 175 High-Tech Jobs in Southfield

State and local tax capture dollars help save 175 Michigan jobs.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Florida-Based Boar’s Head Provisions Co. Inc. Expands in Michigan

Florida-based food processor Boar’s Head will invest $25 million to acquire property and new equipment for expansion of its operations in Holland Township.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Former Leelanau County Complex Replaced by New Housing

State and local tax capture allows new development.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Lansing , Muskegon Projects Get Assist from State with Ren Zone Amendments

Renaissance Zone incentives allow work to begin on development.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Nine-Story Hotel Being Built in Grand Rapids

Developer Hotel Holdings Monroe LLC will use a state brownfield tax credit valued at $3.5 million to demolish a vacant building and build in its place a nine-story, 238-room hotel.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

North American Bancard Expansion to Create 1,899 New Jobs

North American Bancard to invest $25 million in an expansion expected to create 1,899 new jobs, including 1,500 directly by the company.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

North Carolina-Based Supplier Locating New $15 Million Plant in Quincy

Paragon Metals Inc., plans to invest approximately $15 million to locate a manufacturing operation in Quincy, creating 235 new jobs including 130 directly by the company.

Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Sakti3 to Commercialize Manufacturing Process for High-Power Battery Development

Sakti3 project expected to create 230 new jobs, including 112 directly by the company.


Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 GMT

State Helps Macomb County Supplier Win $94 Million Defense Contract

A high-tech defense supplier has secured a major federal contract, thanks to assistance from the state’s Defense Contract Coordination Center (DC3).


Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Behr-Hell a Thermocontrol to Locate New Manufacturing Facility in Wixom

The subsidiary of Germany-based Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH, a designer and manufacturer of automotive and truck HVAC electronic controls, will invest up to $7.9 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Wixom.

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Dow Set to Launch New Solar Energy Initiative

A $1.7 million state brownfield tax credit will support Dow’s new solar energy initiative announced by the governor in her 2008 State of the State address.

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

General Dynamics Expansion in Macomb County Supports Armored Vehicle Production, 1,149 New Jobs

Sterling Heights-based General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is investing $10 million to expand its operations in Sterling Heights and Shelby Township.


Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Kaiser Aluminum, Fabri-Kal Expanding in Kalamazoo, 877 New Jobs

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation and Fabri-Kal Corporation are investing a total of $118.7 million to locate or expand operations in Comstock Township and Kalamazoo. Combined, the projects are expected to create 877 new Michigan jobs.

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - ElectroJet

When ElectroJet developed a revolutionary fuel injection device that significantly reduces emissions for small engines, they needed a boost to get things going. Thanks to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, ElectroJet was able to secure close to $1 million in financing through our 21st Century Jobs Fund.


Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT

INERGY AUTOMOTIVE EXPANDING IN ADRIAN, CREATE 427 NEW JOBS

France-based Inergy Automotive Systems, the world's largest fuel systems supplier operating 24 facilities in 17 countries, is relocating its Ontario, Canada operations to its Adrian facility with assistance offered through the MEDC.


Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT

State Bond Issue Supports Alternative Energy Supplier Expansion in Eaton County

A $9 million allocation has been approved through the Private Activity Bond program to help finance the Eaton Rapids expansion of Dowding Machining LLC, a manufacturer of housings, components and platforms for the alternative energy industry.


Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT

STATE SUPPORTS IAC INVESTMENTS IN PORT HURON, ST. CLAIR AND WARREN

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority has approved a state tax credit valued at more than $23.4 million over 10 years to Dearborn-based International Automotive Components (IAC) Group North America Inc. to encourage the auto interiors supplier to create and retain jobs in Michigan.


Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT

DEARBORN GROUP EXPANDING IN FARMINGTON HILLS

A leading supplier of in-vehicle network products, engineering, consulting and education for the automotive, truck & bus, commercial, military, construction, agricultural and fleet vehicle industries plans to invest more than $1.1 million to expand its operations in Farmington Hills.


Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT

GE AVIATION EXPANDING IN HOUGHTON, 50 NEW HIGH-TECH JOBS

GE Aviation is expanding in the Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation SmartZoneSM in Houghton. The expansion will result in 50 new high-tech jobs and $1 million in capital investment by GE, with an additional $3.7 million annually to operate the facility.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Aernnova Engineering Bringing Aerospace Engineering Center to Washtenaw County

The U.S. subsidiary of Spain-based Grupo Aernnova will invest approximately $10 million to establish a new, state-of-the-art aerospace engineering center in Pittsfield Township.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Azure Dynamics Relocating from Ontario

Canada-based Azure Dynamics plans to relocate its headquarters and certain parts of its development, testing and production operations from Toronto, Ontario to Oak Park.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Genesee County Land Bank Authority Plans Development

State and local tax capture valued at more than $20.6 million will be deployed to revitalize and reuse tax reverted properties across Genesee County.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Granvic Investments Expanding Standish Operations

The newly created, wholly owned subsidiary of PRA Company d.b.a. Vantage Plastics, a custom plastics thermoformer, will invest $2.7million to expand its operation in Standish.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Haviland, Centerline Engineering Expanding in Kent County

State Bonds Support Haviland, Centerline Engineering Expansions in Kent County


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Job Training Grants to Create, Retain 1,525 Manufacturing Jobs

A total of $791,680 in Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) grants is being made available to upgrade the skills of 1,525 workers.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

MARS Advertising/ Prize Logic Joint Venture Investing $1.7 Million to Expand

A joint venture between MARS Advertising and Prize Logic wherein the company plans to invest $1.7 million in a new Web-based promotions enterprise.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

New Wind Industry Supplier for Alpena

Thunder Bay Development LLC is planning to invest $15 million to purchase and upgrade the former Thunder Bay manufacturing facility in Alpena.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Sysco Food Services of Detroit Expanding in Canton

The wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco Corporation is considering investing approximately $18 million in a 90,000 square-foot expansion of its facility in Canton.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Three Macomb Companies Join Tool & Die Recovery Zone Collaboratives, Gain Tax Relief

Three Macomb County tool and die shops have been admitted to existing Tool & Die Recovery Zones, allowing them to operate virtually free of all state and local taxes.


Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Universal Forest Products

State Grant Supports Universal Forest Products Expansion in White Pigeon


Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - Adaptive Materials Inc.

Adaptive Materials laboratoryA state tax credit valued at $760,000 over seven years helped convince Adaptive Materials to invest and grow in Michigan versus other competing states.


Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - Ardesta Ventures LLP

An investment of up to $7.5 million through the Michigan 21st Century Investment Fund will be made in the new Ardesta Ventures I, LP venture capital fund.


Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd.

Caraco HeadquartersA state tax credit valued at $6.8 million over 10 years helped convince Caraco to expand in Michigan over competing sites in North Carolina and South Carolina.


Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - Creative Merchandising Systems

A $3 million allocation has been approved to help finance the expansion of Twin Birch LLC in Kentwood, through the use of the state's Private Activity Bond program.


Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - G. A. Richards Company

Bond financing in the amount of $3.5 million has been approved to support the expansion of office furniture products manufacturer G. A. Richards Company and G.A. Richards Plant 1.5 LLC in Grand Rapids, through the use of the Private Activity Bond program.


Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - HandyLab Inc.

HandyLabA state tax credit valued at $672,000 over seven years helped Michigan win this project over a competing site in Minnesota.


Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - Issys

Issys received a $2.75 million grant and equity investment in 2002 through the Michigan Life Sciences Corridor, predecessor program to the state's $2 billion 21st Century Jobs Fund.


Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - Kolbenschmidt Pierburg

Kolbenschmidt PierburgA state tax credit valued at $3.4 million over eight years helped Michigan win the expansion over competing sites in Indiana and South Carolina.


Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - MediaSpan Group Inc.

MediaspanA state tax credit valued at $873,000 over seven years helped convince the company to relocate to Michigan over a competing site in Florida.


Wed, 19 Sep 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Success Story - ePrize

ePrizeMichigan's next great company, ePrize, is a model for innovation, Internet success and sustainability.