The future of West Michigan's economy is bright! We present our 2021 Business Intelligence Report, which is data culminated from 120 interviews with primary employers in Ottawa, Allegan, and Muskegon counties.
The 2021 Business Intelligence Report was presented in our Industry Trends Webcast on February 8th. View the recording for the 25-minute overview and check out our website for the detailed report.
If you are a small to mid-sized manufacturer, please take this poll to help us better understand where you are on the path to Industry 4.0 implementation. The information collected is confidential and invaluable to ensure our resources go to the highest and best use to continue our region’s economic health.
"Culture is the center of everything we do. My board and education and leadership team have identified values that we follow to implement our strategic plan. These values are integrity, accountability, family, balance, passion, and humor."
Bank of America wrote a great blog on the importance of cybersecurity while working at home or at your office.
Menaka Abel, Request Foods' CFO, was featured on The Michigan Opportunity, a podcast run by the MEDC. Listen in to hear why they choose our region as a place to do business.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is launching a search for the 2022 Michigan 'Ag Exporter of the Year.' Each year, the department recognizes a leading food or agriculture exporter by presenting the “Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year” award to a deserving company that demonstrates success in export growth. Applications are due by April 15.
The Michigan Defense Center is offering Michigan’s small and medium-sized defense contractors a comprehensive one-stop shop to DoD cybersecurity compliance. Learn more about this grant program HERE.
The Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year is a business with at least a 51% ownership share held by a military veteran with a minimum of a “general discharge,” active-duty service member eligible for the military’s Transition Assistance Program, reservists and National Guard members. Nominate a business today.
Companies engaged in Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 solutions are invited to join MEDC’s International Trade team, Automation Alley, and MSU International Business Center for a roundtable discussion to share insights into challenges and successes of entering new international markets on March 10. Register HERE.
The Michigan Defense and Opportunities Conference is free and occurs on April 20 and 21. Learn more and registerHERE.
On Wednesday, March 23 Consumers Energy will coordinate a virtual presentation with the MEDC on how to become a Consumers Energy supplier. Register HERE.
Muskegon Community College is hosting STEAM Along the Lakeshore, a free event in Muskegon that introduces pre-K through high school students to opportunities to engage in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathmatics on May 7.
MLive'sWomen's Summit on May 16 brings hundreds of women together to connect and learn from each other. Nominate a woman who shapes the state today to be honored at this event.
Lakeshore Advantage investor support positively impacts the region's economic health. Contact Beth Blanton at beth.blanton@lakeshoreadvantage.com to learn more.
This news and events update was sent to you as a service of Lakeshore Advantage. We send communications on a regular basis to keep you up-to-date on information that may be helpful to you as a West Michigan primary employer. Please direct questions, comments and future submissions to Kelsey Sivertson at kelsey.sivertson@lakeshoreadvantage.com.
