Entrepreneurs and small business owners are an indispensible element of economic growth in Michigan. While the MEDC serves all Michigan businesses, we understand that helping the state's small companies grow and prosper is the key to our economic future and have designed programs and services to foster that growth. This issue of MBR highlights the resources and tools available to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Michigan Celebrates Small Business
This is the state's premier awards ceremony for entrepreneurs and supporters of small business. For the second consecutive year, several organizations came together for one inclusive statewide program honoring small business successes.
>Small Business Awards
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Michigan Ombudsman Lends a Helping Hand
Located within the MEDC, the Ombudsman office is a problem solver for Michigan companies. The ombudsman helps small firms resolve problems with state government and cut through red tape.
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Championing the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Executive Profile: Darlene Lowe
Darlene Lowe, chairman and CEO of the Edward Lowe Foundation, is focused on the growth and development of the foundation that bears her late husband's name. In her multiple roles, she is responsible for inspiring and guiding the programs and policies of the foundation.
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Result Driven
Company Profile: Result Global, LTD
Grand Rapids-based Result Global. LTD assists companies with improving their business performance services and business management strategies and ideas.
>Read the full article
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Beyond the Technology of Space
Emerging Technology Feature
Michigan Aerospace Corporation has developed technology, such as Light Detection and Ranging instruments and Optical Diagnostics, that can be utilized in deep space, high altitudes, ground level and in the sea.
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Springtime in Michigan
It’s springtime in Michigan and the calendar is filled with parades and pancake breakfasts celebrating the state’s plentiful natural resources, crops and hidden treasures. See what's happening across the state.
>Springtime Festivals
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