The Board of Directors for MCBA
The first Board of Directors named to the Monroe County Business Alliance are: Mr. Gregory Adanin of Ventower ...
Read More Just Released: Monroe County Chamber of Commerce & Monroe County Business Development Corp to Link Operations
MONROE, Michigan The Directors of the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) and Monroe County Business Development ...
Read More Labor Day Tribute
Labor Day is a well-deserved holiday for those who work so hard. No matter what kind of work ...
Read More Dundee Engine Plant’s $83 Million Retool
The Dundee Engine Plant is becoming the final assembly location for a new four-cylinder engine for two future ...
Read More Grant Received for Entrepreneurial Support in Monroe County
The Lauch 734 team is excited to announce that they have received the official award letter from the ...
Read More All Great Things Never End!
Perspective by Florence Buchanan Customer Experience360 "The Monroe County Link Action Team Kickoff Meeting took place on January ...
Read More Economic Development is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
The BDC was pleased to see the most recent announcement by Ford Motor Company of their investment in ...
Read More Newport Entrepreneur’s Designs Protect Our Country
Mid-American Group's (MAG) President & BDC Board Member Keith Masserant has been studying and contemplating the threat of ...
Read More Ford Announces New Plant & Jobs in Monroe County
We have some great news ... Ford Motor Company announced yesterday they will be making an investment in ...
Read More Offices Closed May 30 in Remembrance of …
We are the home of the free because of the brave soldiers who serve and those who have ...
Read More In Economic Development, Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork
Matt Vanisacker, our Vice President of Business Development, was a guest columnist in the Monroe News. The column ...
Read More MEDC CEO Visits Monroe County
The Monroe County BDC had the pleasure of escorting Quentin Messer Jr., Michigan Economic Development Corp's (MEDC) CEO, ...
Read More In observance … Good Friday
In observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed on Friday, April 15. We will reopen on ...
Read More Mall of Monroe Anchored Down
We applaud and support the Mall of Monroe and Cafaro for their continuous support of Monroe County by ...
Read More Final Stages Begin on Gordie Howe Bridge
The bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor entered its final stage of construction this month. Once completed, the ...
Read More Afflicted Business Relief Program
Governor Whitmer Announces Additional $400 Million to Support Businesses, Retain or Create Jobs, and Boost Michigan's Economy The Afflicted Business Relief (ABR) ...
Read More Gov. Whitmer Announces 195 New Jobs in Dundee at Automotive Electronics Manufacturer EOI Pioneer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kathleen Achtenberg, achtenbergk@michigan.org Gov. Whitmer Announces 195 New Jobs in Dundee at Automotive Electronics Manufacturer EOI Pioneer $14 million investment to ...
Read More Welcome New Board Member
We welcome Daniel Mussap, Gerdau's Vice President and General Manager, to our Board of Directors! Daniel brings a ...
Read More Randy Oostra, Keynote Speaker at Focus On The Future
We were fortunate to have Dr. Randy Oostra, President & CEO of ProMedica Health Systems, as our keynote ...
Read More Apply for Going PRO Talent Fund Grant
Once again the State of Michigan is awarding Going PRO Talent Fund grants to employers to assist in training, developing ...
Read More Opening the Doors
On Wednesday, September 22, we opened the doors for a very successful Open House at 9 Washington Street! ...
Read More Monroe County Nonprofits Unite Under One Roof
A historic office building in downtown Monroe is becoming a new home to several community, nonprofit organizations. Although ...
Read More Building & Upskilling Monroe County Talent
It is no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has made it more difficult for companies to combat talent ...
Read More Guiding Entrepreneurship in Monroe County
Monroe County is a community that was built on the backs of entrepreneurship. Starting and growing businesses is ...
Read More Advancing Manufacturing through Industry 4.0
Increasing awareness of Industry 4.0 in Monroe County remains top of mind at the BDC. There are several ...
Read More Michigan is Open to Full Capacity June 22
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2021 Contact: Press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Announces State will Open to Full Capacity on June 22 More than nine million vaccines administered as new COVID cases ...
Read More Protect Our Manufacturing Base
In cooperation with local municipalities, our county commissioners and a group of dedicated volunteers, the Monroe County Link ...
Read More Tour Conducted of New Distribution Center Construction Site in Frenchtown
Reprinted from The Monroe News Published May 6, 2021 by Dean Cousino Monroe County commissioners and Frenchtown ...
Read More Fourth Industrial Revolution Will Shape Market
Reprinted from today's Monroe News USA TODAY NETWORK Written by: Tyler Eagle The dawn of another industrial ...
Read More Industry 4.0: Changing the Way We Manufacture
What exactly is Industry 4.0? How does it apply to my business? In Late 2020 when the BDC ...
Read More MI Cornerstone Thoughts – Laying the Foundation for Economic Development
Op-Ed Title: “The Value of ‘Energy-Intensive, Trade-Exposed’ Companies” By: Matt Vanisacker Published in Monroe News April 5, 2021 ...
Read More BDC Annual Investors’ Meeting Held
The BDC held its Annual Investors' Meeting on Wednesday, March 10. This meeting was held in conjunction with ...
Read More Local Startup “ZoomBroom” Nets Matching Fund Investment
On behalf of its Matching Fund Program, the Monroe County Business Development Corporation and ProMedica Innovations announced their ...
Read More Year in Review
Last year was like no other due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We began the year as planned but ...
Read More Grant Application Opening Tuesday, January 19 at 9:00 am
The Michigan Small Business Survival Grant application opens January 19 at 9:00 am and closes January 22 at Noon! Legislation ...
Read More Payroll Protection Program Reopens Week of January 11
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will reopen the week of ...
Read More Expanded Payroll Protection Plan Offering Lending for New & Existing Borrowers
On December 29, 2020, Congress passed new COVID-19 relief legislation that, among other things, revitalizes and revises the ...
Read More Focus On The Future & Unveiling of Community Brand
We held our very first virtual Focus On The Future event the morning of November 12, 2020. It ...
Read More GIS Mapping for Monroe County
The County of Monroe’s Planning and Community Development Department with the support of Monroe County’s Board of Commissioners ...
Read More Welcome Industrial Power Systems!
Industrial Power Systems (IPS) joined our line up of investors! IPS is a 35-year strong regional EPCM leader ...
Read More MI Small Business Restart Grants Awarded
More than 11,300 businesses across Michigan were awarded grants through the Michigan Small Business Restart Program. On September 29, ...
Read More Shoreline Restoration Product Announced by Mid-American Group
We are happy to share a new program just launched by one of our investors, Mid-American Group. This ...
Read More Creating an Environment for Entrepreneurial Success
Monroe County was built on the backs of entrepreneurs. Individuals who decided to take a risk in the ...
Read More Update – Small Business Restart Program Reviews
The application process for the Small Business Restart Program (SRBP) has closed and we are now in the ...
Read More Governor Whitmer Amends MI Safe Start Order
Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-160 (Workplace Safeguards) and 2020-161 (MI Safe Start), amending Michigan’s Safe Start Order ...
Read More Introducing the Small Business Restart Program
In an effort to continue to support small businesses, the Small Business Restart Program will provide grants to ...
Read More Heidtman Steel Expansion
Michigan Economic Development Corporation Released to Press: June 24, 2020 Contact: Kathleen Achtenberg Heidtman Steel Products, Inc., ...
Read More Market Research & Business Intelligence Tool Available!
Through our partners at the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), we are able to offer a free service that ...
Read More Monroe County Moves Toward Recovery
Business and life as we know it has been brutally disrupted by COVID-19. During this time, though, we ...
Read More BDC-inar on PPP Forgiveness
The BDC hosted another successful webinar this week on the Payroll Protection Program Forgiveness. Get pointers from the ...
Read More We Need Business Input – Thoughts on Covid-19 & Your Business
The BDC has collaborated with local stakeholders and published information and educational tools informing local businesses how to navigate ...
Read More Instructor Speaks on New Training Series Offering
We partnered with the Monroe County Community College to offer a 6-pt training series entitled "Working and Managing ...
Read More MCCC & BDC Partner to Offer Businesses Training Series On Working & Managing Remotely
Please see the complete Press Release below, courtesy of Monroe County Community College, announcing a partnership to offer ...
Read More Economic Development Week is May 4-9
Monroe County joins cities and counties nationwide to increase awareness of the positive work economic developers do to ...
Read More Monroe County Company Devises Program to Help Keep Power Plants Operational During COVID-19
Introducing a program created by Mid-American Group, a Monroe County company, called KEEPS. The program has proven to ...
Read More Application Process Closing for the Michigan Small Business Relief Program for Monroe County
PRESS RELEASE March 30, 2020 -- MONROE, MICH Contact: Tim Lake Monroe County Business Development Corporation PO Box ...
Read More Shunli Steel USA Donates 26,000 Surgical Masks
We are happy to share the press release of yesterday on Shunli Steel's donation to our community. We ...
Read More The BDC stands ready to assist!
First and foremost, we hope this post finds you, your family and your employees safe and healthy. The ...
Read More A Note Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) National Pandemic
In the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) national pandemic, we want you to know that the Monroe County BDC ...
Read More Changes Beginning Soon on North Telegraph Road
At a meeting last evening, the City Council awarded a contract to a local Monroe County company, Homrich, ...
Read More Monroe County Brand Community Survey – Please Participate!
Monroe County is embarking on an exciting initiative to build a community-owned brand. Our mission is to create ...
Read More Census 2020: Michigan Needs You! Make Sure You Are Counted!
The 2020 Census is critical to our future in Michigan, ... but, it also vital for our county. ...
Read More BDC’s Year-End Report Highlights
A Review of 2019 BDC Highlights by President & CEO, Wow, did 2019 ever go fast! Did you ...
Read More Nike Site Development Plan was Missed Opportunity
The following article was written by Tim Lake and published in the January 23, 2020, edition of the ...
Read More Nike Site – Target of $100 Million Development
The following article was written by Tim Lake and published in the January 14, 2020, edition of the ...
Read More $1.1 Million Grant Awarded to Port of Monroe!
Congratulations to the Port of Monroe on the grant money awarded for a new crawler crane and training. ...
Read More Monroe is Positioned for Economic Growth
The following article was written by Tim Lake and published in the January 2, 2020, edition of the ...
Read More Glad tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Best wishes to you and your family on this holiday season! Our office will be closed to celebrate ...
Read More The Future of Economic Development in Monroe County
The following article was written by Tim Lake and published in the December 17 edition of the Monroe ...
Read More Support for Investments in Qualified Businesses and Start-Ups
Spread the News about the Matching Fund Program in Monroe County! This exciting opportunity in assisting entrepreneurs with ...
Read More Michigan is Making a Compelling Case for Growth
Here is an interesting report that was published in DBusiness Magazine on November 8 that is worth the ...
Read More Thanksgiving Blessings to You and Your Family!
Our office will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving ...
Read More A BIG thanks to the Monroe County Link Volunteers!
On November 8, we held our last meeting of the year with the entire Monroe County Link Action ...
Read More News on BDC’s Chairman of the Board
Doug Chaffin announced at Friday's Monroe County Link Action Team Meeting about his retirement from First Merchants Bank. ...
Read More City of Monroe Recognized as 4-Star Community
Congratulations! For the second year in a row, the City of Monroe has been recognized in contributing to ...
Read More Focused On The Future!
Our fall event, Focus On The Future, was co-hosted again this year by the Monroe County Community College. ...
Read More Hurry – Register Now for Our Fall Event!
Our annual fall event is right around the corner ... registration will be closing soon! Register to attend ...
Read More Manufacturing Day 2019
Monroe County's Manufacturing Day was held on Thursday, October 3, and it was a huge success! We want ...
Read More Energy Efficiencies Assistance with MCPACE
Learn more about the Monroe County Property Assessed Clean Energy Program which allows property owners to include energy ...
Read More Save the Date!
Please join the Monroe County BDC and the Monroe County Community College as we co-host our annual fall ...
Read More Manufacturing Day 2019 – Are you going to join us?
Manufacturing Day 2019 will be held Thursday, October 3rd! In an effort to fill the talent gap and ...
Read More Entrepreneurial Support
The Matching Fund Program is an exciting opportunity for Monroe County entrepreneurs! This funding may assist in making ...
Read More It is almost that time again …
SAVE THE DATE!! Please save the date for the 4th Annual Monroe County Manufacturing Day! Manufacturing Day ...
Read More Monroe County Link Monthly Update
Here are the Monroe County Link Action Team Meeting updates for the past month. The Prepare for Investment ...
Read More Going PRO – Employer Information Session
Register Today - The Going Pro Talent Fund grant program is a yearly training grant program available to ...
Read More To celebrate, we will be closed on …
Our office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day! We will be reopen ...
Read More P3 Procurement – Gordie Howe Bridge Project
The Gordie Howe International Bridge Project was named outstanding emerging project by the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships ...
Read More MTS Seating is in the news …
We want to wish MTS Seating a big CONGRATULATIONS for being "ahead of the game" in hospitality seating ...
Read More New Board Member Named
We are proud to introduce Charles Conlen as our new Board Member. Mr. Conlen is the Vice President ...
Read More KC Logistics Showcased in Regional Video
The Greater Ann Arbor Region (GAAR) is a partnership of six economic development organizations all working together to ...
Read More Memorial Day Remembrance
Memorial Day is a day we as the country come together to honor and remember our servicemen and ...
Read More 6 Months On the Job
It is hard to believe that I have already been with the BDC for six months! The time ...
Read More Our Updated Vision, Mission & Core Values
The BDC Board of Directors held a Strategic Alignment Session in February with the staff members. This session ...
Read More GAAR Releases 2019 Challenge Grants Request for Proposals
Deadline for Submission is May 7, 2019 The Greater Ann Arbor Region (GAAR) Prosperity Initiative invites ...
Read More Our Annual Investors’ Meeting was yesterday
Thanks to all of our investors, partners and our gracious host, Guardian Glass - Carleton, for making our ...
Read More Monroe County Link Monthly Update
Each month, Florence Buchanan, Monroe County Link Plan Facilitator, will be updating us on a few of the ...
Read More To Our Investors
Please watch your email for an invitation to our Annual Investors' Meeting which is fast approaching! This year, ...
Read More Partnership Update: GAAR & DRP
Part of the Monroe County BDC's goal is to partner with other regional economic development organizations to boost ...
Read More MC Young Professionals’ St. Patrick’s Pitch and Pour
The Monroe County Young Professional's will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day themed Pitch and Pour event at McGeady's Town Pub ...
Read More First Year Success!
Monroe County Link - a strategy geared to position Monroe County for growth and adaption to a changing ...
Read More Monroe County’s Young Professionals Look to Make an Impact
There is a new group in the Monroe County Business World that is looking to make its mark. ...
Read More Attend the Bedford Business Summit
The 1st Bedford Business Summit will be held this Friday, January 11, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm ...
Read More Glad tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Best wishes to you and your family on this holiday season! Our office will be closed to celebrate ...
Read More Industrial Inspection – New Technology Addition
We would like to assist Industrial Inspection with the introduction of their newest technology, the Faro Quantum M ...
Read More Monroe County Link – Almost a Year Old
The Monroe County Link Action Team Meeting held their final meeting for 2018 on November 9. Over the ...
Read More We give thanks to you …
Our office will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving ...
Read More Monroe County is Focused On the Future!
On October 30, we entertained over 70 guests at our annual fall event, Focus On The Future! Thanks ...
Read More The Port of Monroe is featured in Great Lakes/Seaway Review
The Port of Monroe was featured in the most recent edition of Great Lakes/Seaway Review. Please click on the photo ...
Read More Manufacturers opened their doors …
Multiple manufacturers across the region opened their doors simultaneously to celebrate a successful National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) on ...
Read More Monroe County Manufacturing Day is here!
Thanks to all of our manufacturers who will be participating in today's 3rd annual Monroe County Manufacturing Day! ...
Read More We are pleased to announce …
Monroe County Business Development Corporation Appoints Vice President, Business Development! We are pleased to announce the appointment of ...
Read More Celebrating the City of Luna Pier
Congratulations to the City of Luna Pier! Today, the Monroe County BDC attended an event to celebrate the ...
Read More Matching Fund Program Available for Monroe County
To assist in the development of small businesses, the Monroe County BDC and ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital, via ...
Read More Remembering
Today we pray for the families and remember the victims of September 11, 2001.
Read More Our office will be closed …
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day! We will be reopen ...
Read More MFG Day 2018 – Report on Importance of Manufacturing
A study by the Manufacturing Institute & Deloitte revealed that more than 8 out of 10 Americans acknowledge ...
Read More Our New Board Members
We have two new Board Members at the Monroe County BDC! Michael Jewell ... Mike was born and ...
Read More Our New Website!
As with all good business decisions, redesigning a website should always start with a strategy. As the lead ...
Read More New Partnership Announcement – Matching Fund Program
A new partnership was announced to help promote economic development and innovation in Monroe County! Pictured Dan Schwanke, President ...
Read More Ground Breaking in Michigan for Gordie Howe Bridge
Yesterday, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) held a groundbreaking ceremony at the US Port of Entry site for the ...
Read More Consumers Energy’s Path to Cleaner Energy by 2040
Recently, Consumers Energy released a press statement announcing that the company will file an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) ...
Read More MFG Day 2018 – Participate
A recent study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte revealed that more than 8 out of 10 Americans ...
Read More Our office will be closed …
Our office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day! We will be reopen on ...
Read More STTF – Get Started Early
Over the past four years, SEMCA Michigan Works has helped 102 companies in Southeast Michigan obtain STTF approval ...
Read More Enthusiasm & Progress – Monroe County Link
On June 15, the second meeting of the entire Monroe County Link Action Team was held. This meeting ...
Read More Memorial Day
We give thanks, pay tribute and remember those who gave their lives to protect our country. In observance of Memorial ...
Read More BDC Annual Investors' Meeting Held Today!
This morning, 38 of our investors and elected officials attended Monroe County BDC's Annual Investors' Meeting. Our meeting ...
Read More Gordie Howe International Bridge – Progress
Earlier this month, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced that it has selected Parsons, Inc. of Markham, Ontario, for ...
Read More Connect To Your Future Workforce
This morning, we hosted an event to showcase MI Bright Future, an online tool that connects you and your ...
Read More Business Connect
Want to learn a little more about a tool we have available on our website? Click READ MORE ...
Read More Connecting Healthcare Stakeholders to Accelerate Solutions that Improve Quality of Care and Contribute to Economic Growth
The MedHealth Summit brings together healthcare providers, medical innovation businesses, entrepreneurs, research institutions, economic developers, insurers, and investors ...
Read More Pure Michigan Summit Opportunities
Here are a few opportunities that you may want to consider attending: - The Supplier Application for the 2018 ...
Read More Port of Monroe – Highlights from 2017
The Port of Monroe is Michigan’s only port on Lake Erie, and is fast becoming recognized for its ...
Read More Port of Monroe – Highlights from 2017
The Great Lakes Tug Colorado assists the M.V. Erik from St. John, Antigua, back into the waters of ...
Read More WIN Launches Apprenticeship Innovation Hub
The Workforce Intelligence Network released information yesterday about their new Apprenticeship Innovation Hub. This announcement shows great advancement ...
Read More Consumers Energy Foundation Awarded Grant to Monroe County Link
We are pleased to share with you our exciting news! The Monroe County BDC has been awarded a ...
Read More Monroe County Link Plan Opens a New Chapter
The Monroe County Link initiative moved to a new chapter today ... ACTION! The first meeting of the ...
Read More We wish you a Merry Christmas & Holiday Season
Sending sincere thoughts and wishes for a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. ...
Read More US Port of Entry and I-75 Interchange Conceptual Video
This video is an animation recently released by the Windsor Detroit Bridge Port Authority of the US Port ...
Read More Dundee Manufacturing Receives STTF Grant
Congratulations to Dundee Manufacturing Company on receiving a Skilled Trades Training Fund grant! Article reprinted from The Monroe ...
Read More BDC's Newest Board Member – Greg Thomas
We welcome Greg Thomas as the newest BDC Board Member! Greg is the Production Manager at Fluid Equipment ...
Read More Update on Gordie-Howe International Bridge
This month, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) posted a video highlighting the Canadian Port of Entry (POE). Ongoing ...
Read More Happy Thanksgiving
Our office will be closed on Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving ...
Read More Consumers Energy in the News!
Consumers Energy was in the news yesterday! They are one of 14 Michigan companies that scored 100% on ...
Read More Monroe County Link – Chamber's Nov. Koffee Klub
Tim Lake from Monroe County BDC, Doug Chaffin from Monroe Bank & Trust and BDC's Chairman, and Mike ...
Read More Opportunities for Manufacturers
Here are a few opportunities that are worth the mention! Veteran Business Matchmaking Application is open for ...
Read More Growing Tomorrow's Talent Today
Powered by a technology that Michigan students already use for college and career planning, MI Bright Future ...
Read More Changes to MI-STEP for 2018
Please note these important changes to MI-STEP for Fiscal Year 2018: The maximum annual award is $15,000 All ...
Read More Manufacturing Day Press Release
Please click the image below to read the Press Release on Monroe County's Manufacturing Day being held Friday, ...
Read More BDC's Annual Fall Event – Focus On the Future
BDC's annual fall event was held at Monroe County Community College's La-Z-Boy Center on Wednesday evening, September 13. ...
Read More Council Approves Land Transfer Memorandum
Economic growth can be achieved through collaboration and partnerships. By pulling together key stakeholders within our county, the ...
Read More Monroe News Article on Focus On The Future Event
The Monroe News printed an article in today's newspaper on some of the highlights our key note speaker, ...
Read More 2045 Regional Transportation Plan
SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) is seeking input from Southeast Michigan residents to aid development of the ...
Read More Our Annual Fall Event is Happening Next Week!
We are busy preparing for our annual fall event, "Focus On The Future." Our event will take place ...
Read More Happy Labor Day
We pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers this Labor Day. In observance of the ...
Read More Providing Quality Education for All Students
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), and its partner organization, the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC), have released ...
Read More SEMCOG Data Shows Modest Gains in Next 3 Decades
The latest data from SEMCOG shows population will grow a modest 8 percent and employment would rise ...
Read More BDC's Chairman of the Board appointed to Governor's Talent Investment Board
Recently, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Doug Chaffin to the Talent Investment Board. The Governor’s Talent ...
Read More Welcome to our Newest Board Member
The BDC welcomes it newest Board Member, Vince Bodiford, Monroe News' President and Publisher. Vince started at The ...
Read More Success – Good Jobs for Michigan Legislation is Signed!
It was a great day for Michigan as legislation was put into place to support the Good Jobs ...
Read More Our Mayor – SEMCOG's Chairperson
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) is an organization in Southeast Michigan that brings together all governments to solve ...
Read More National Manufacturing Day – Open Your Doors & Minds
Manufacturing Day is Friday, October 6. This is an annual event during which North American manufacturers open their ...
Read More House action creates vital job attraction tool for large-scale projects in communities across the state
Good Jobs for Michigan moves closer to making this legislation a reality! Please see Press Release posted yesterday on the progress ...
Read More Report: Southeast Michigan’s connected and automated vehicles ecosystem demonstrating diverse industry interconnectivity ideal for mobility leadership – Workforce Intelligence Network
According to a new Connected and Automated Vehicles Social Network Analysis (CAV SNA), Southeast Michigan’s CAV network is ...
Read More Swift House Action Needed to Grow Good-Paying Jobs NOW
Every day we delay, is another day Michiganders, our communities everywhere and our state are losing out on ...
Read More Tune in now – Good Paying Jobs in Michigan #1 Priority
The Monroe County BDC supports legislation to make creating new, good-paying jobs in Michigan our #1 priority. It ...
Read More Memorial Day
We give thanks, pay tribute and remember those who gave their lives to protect our country. In observance of Memorial ...
Read More Our Newest Board Member
We welcome Greg Meyer to Monroe County BDC's Board of Directors! Greg is Community Manager for Consumers Energy in ...
Read More Celebrating & Saying Goodbye to Barb
Barb with Doug Chaffin, President of Monroe Bank & Trust and Chairman of BDC's Board and Tim Lake, ...
Read More Monroe's Future – Attend an Upcoming Meeting!
Monroe is geographically located in the middle of an amazing infrastructure with interstates, rail lines, and ports. Being ...
Read More Monroe County Economic Update 2017
Monroe Bank & Trust will be hosting the 17th Annual Economic Update Program on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. ...
Read More J.R. Whiting Plant Acquired
We are excited that Forsite Development has been selected to demolish and redevelop the J.R. Whiting facility in ...
Read More Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The Monroe County BDC supports the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The GLRI has been invaluable in protecting ...
Read More An Event Opportunity
Rising consumer spending power and an enthusiasm for online shopping are some of the reasons to tap into ...
Read More Breathing New Life Into Brownfields
The Detroiter featured an article on the brownfield legislation which will offer a much needed boost to redevelopment ...
Read More Innovation & Entreprenuership Center – Roundtable Discussion
The roundtable discussion is free and open to the public and will be held at 5:30 p.m. on ...
Read More Plans for our Community College
Dr. Kojo Quartey is the fifth president of MCCC and will be completing his fourth year in office this ...
Read More In observance of the holiday
In observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed on Friday, April 14. We will reopen on Monday, ...
Read More Manufacturing is Important to Monroe County!
Please find below a letter containing editorial comments related to an article posted in the Monroe News on March ...
Read More J.R. Whiting Plant – Plan in place for development firm to acquire
Monroe News file photo Consumers Energy J.R. Whiting Generating Plant in Luna Pier The BDC worked with both Consumers ...
Read More Detroit Fulfillment Initiative "Pitch It" Competition
New Opportunity! Pure Michigan Business Connect announced that they will be partnering with The Detroit Fulfillment Initiative! The ...
Read More Creating new jobs in Michigan should be our #1 priority
This is a jobs issue. We cannot afford to let other states lure away businesses that should be ...
Read More We celebrate Lonnie Peppler-Moyer
We celebrate the retirement of one of our Board Members this week … Let’s start with a little ...
Read More Video of Downtown Monroe
Monroe is looking great! This video was released March 1. Credits and thanks to Ethos Birchfield
Read More Redevelopment of Former La-Z-Boy Site
The former La-Z-Boy building is located on N. Telegraph Road, Monroe News file photo Redeveloping the former ...
Read More Toledo Jeep Faces Temporary Layoffs
As FCA has told us over the last several months, they would be moving the Jeep Cherokee in ...
Read More Introduction of Michigan Thrive Initiative
The Michigan Economic Growth Coalition (MI Thrive) is a group leading Michigan economic development organizations, cities and chambers ...
Read More Hot 50 in Michigan
Michigan's Hot 50 is a list showing long-term job growth, projected annual job openings, and wages for the top jobs anticipated ...
Read More M-1 Rail & Gordie Howe Bridge on Reported List of Trump Administration Priorities
"The BDC is encouraged to learn that the new administration may be considering the Gordie Howe International Crossing ...
Read More Soy Bean Feasibility Study – Next Steps
Tim Lake presented a synopsis on the Soy Bean Feasibility Study to the Monroe County Board of Commissioners ...
Read More Welcome Patriot Group Construction!
We welcome Patriot Group Construction as a new investor to Monroe County BDC! Patriot provides high performance industrial ...
Read More Season's Greetings
Sending sincere thoughts and wishes for a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. ...
Read More The Port of Monroe in the News …
The Toledo Blade published a story in Sunday's paper telling the story of The Port of Monroe and ...
Read More Metro Performance Report for December 2016
Here are stats on Monroe regarding Employment, Hourly Earnings and Rankings. This report is courtesy of Syneva Economics, ...
Read More Metro Performance Report on Monroe
Here are some stats on Monroe regarding Employment, Hourly Earnings and Rankings. We found the Employment section particularly ...
Read More Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Issues RFP
The announcement that the WDBA (Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority) has released its request for proposal to the three consortiums ...
Read More World Mobility Leadership Forum
Article Reprinted from: Business Leaders for Michigan, October 20, 2016 More than 350 global leaders from 12 countries ...
Read More MCCC 5-Year Millage
Monroe County BDC recognizes that the updated and well-maintained facilities along with the excellent education offered, are important ...
Read More GAAR Stakeholder Summit – Plan to attend!
The Greater Ann Arbor Region invites interested stakeholders to learn, share, and connect! This event is being held ...
Read More ITC Holdings Announcement Acquired
ITC Holdings is a long time investor of Monroe County BDC. They were recently acquired by Fortis, Inc. ...
Read More National Manufacturing Day – October 7, 2016
Today marks National Manufacturing Day, a day when we pause to not only recognize the amazing products that ...
Read More 120-mile Smart highway loop in southeast Michigan moving forward
Infrastructure projects in Michigan are connecting roads to technology. The BDC feels that one of the first and easiest connections ...
Read More Our September Newsletter!
Check out our latest newsletter by clicking here. Hope you enjoy reading it!
Read More Celebrating the Holiday!
In honor of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday, September 5. We will reopen on ...
Read More Focus on the Future Event
Click here or on image to learn more about this event and to register!
Read More Promedica Monroe announces site for new hospital
By Danielle Portteus Monroe News staff reporter ProMedica will build the new Monroe Regional Hospital on the site of ...
Read More Save the date!
Mark your calendars for our fall business event: BDC's Focus on the Future Thursday, September 29 | 5:00 ...
Read More Success Story for Monroe County – Met-L-Tec, LLC
Met-L-Tec, LLC is a custom machine builder of complete turnkey systems and a leading maker of industrial masking tools. ...
Read More New State Game Area Contemplated
The following story appeared in the Monroe Evening News on Thursday August 11. The BDC is supportive of ...
Read More Skilled Trades Training Fund Informational Session for Employers
Grant funding is available for Monroe County manufacturing companies to help train their employees for in-demand technical skills under Michigan’s ...
Read More Monroe County, Inc Show – July 2016
The Monroe County, Inc TV show that is hosted by Tracy Oberleiter, Chairperson of the Monroe County EDC ...
Read More Michigan MEDC Entrepreneurship Programs Study
Read an article that was published in the Detroit Free Press regarding a study commissioned by the MEDC ...
Read More Our office will be closed …
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Congratulations to the State as Michigan has received a Silver Shovel Award for excellence in economic development and ...
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■ Cafaro Co., the owner of the Mall of Monroe, is looking to unload its only Michigan property, ...
Read More Dana Expands in Toledo
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Read More Governor Visits Flat Rock High School
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Read More Press Release on BDC Annual Investors' Meeting
PRESS RELEASE MONROE, March 17, 2016: Over 50 people attended last evening's Monroe County BDC’s Annual Investors' Meeting ...
Read More Our office will be closed …
In observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed on Friday, March 25. We will reopen on Monday, ...
Read More Monroe County ISD Technology Millage
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Read More MI [hidden] Talent Tour Coming to Monroe
Spreading the word ... a state-wide tour to inspire Michigan companies to hire workers with disabilities is coming to ...
Read More Updated Streamlining Guide
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Read More Government Contracting 101 – Learn the possibilities!
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Read More Partnering for Prosperity: Economic Development Strategy for SE Michigan
Public input is requested for: For immediate release or post as appropriate: January 27, 2016 Contact: SEMCOG Information ...
Read More Working Together with Our Partners
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Read More Monroe County Companies and Employees Benefit from Skilled Trades Training Fund
Four Monroe County manufacturing companies will receive $101,246 in grant funding to train their employees for in-demand technical ...
Read More Substation to lessen effect of Whiting shutdown
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Read More CTE Expo – January 7, 2016
Students, Parents and Job Providers, join us on January 7, 2016 at the inaugural Career Technical Education Expo. ...
Read More Michigan & Ohio Working Together for Economic Growth
By: Danielle Portteus Monroe News Michigan and Ohio need to rely on each other to grow the region. That ...
Read More Monroe County provides work force that is stable, skilled, survey shows
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Read More Nasa Kicks Off Partnership With Bedford High
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Read More Plan aims to elevate Port of Monroe as premier commercial harbor on Great Lakes
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Read More Outlet Mall Acquired
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Read More Gerdau Unveils Upgrades that Boost Monroe Mill Production
BY DANIELLE PORTTEUS dportteus@monroenews.com Gerdau Special Steel North America unveiled its $ 155.6 million upgrade to the ...
Read More Monroe County Economic Development Public Meeting
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Time: 9:00 to 11:00 AM Location: Monroe Community College 1555 ...
Read More Happy Labor Day!
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Read More Did you see the show? If not, watch it here!
On August 27, the Monroe County EDC with the assistance of the Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau ...
Read More I-75 Corridor Study RFP
The County of Monroe in cooperation with the Monroe County Business Development Corporation is seeking Request for Proposals ...
Read More SBDC "Getting to Yes" Opportunity
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Michigan District Office is seeking small business owners for its Getting to Yes ...
Read More Monroe County Business Development Corporation and Partners are Awarded Strategic Growth Initiative Grant for Feasibility Study in Southeast Michigan
On June 16, Monroe County Business Development Corporation was awarded The Strategic Growth Initiative Grant by the Michigan ...
Read More Former DTE building re-opened, ready for tenants
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Read More Monroe County officials network on economic growth ideas
As of Friday, July 24, 2015, 11:48 a.m. BY TRAVIS TROMBLEY / travis@monroenews.com Roughly 120 elected officials from ...
Read More Monroe County Labor Supply Survey – Participate!
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Read More Monroe County & Labor Supply Survey
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CLICK HERE to participate in a 5 minute confidential survey. This important survey will measure the labor work pool in ...
Read More La-Z-Boy Ribbon Cutting – new world headquarters
Monroe News photo by Ed Keller By Danielle Portteus Monroe News The new world headquarters for La-Z-Boy Incorporated ...
Read More Our office will be closed …
... in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at ...
Read More City approves Neighborhood Zones Program
By Ray Kisonas Monroe News Years of discussing the idea of dividing the City of Monroe into zones ...
Read More VRC Protx Relocates to Monroe
By Alex Alusheff Monroe News A company serving the energy and oil and gas industries in the area ...
Read More Port of Monroe Mention in Great Lakes Seaway Review
Mayor Robert Clark sent this article our way which mentions Port of Monroe having a record-setting 2014. The ...
Read More Monroe County, Inc.
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Read More Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins to open in Monroe
We are so excited to hear the news! Monroe County BDC assisted the client in the initial search ...
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This opportunity may be a great investment for companies doing business or hoping to do business with Mexico. Click ...
Read More Bridge Crossing, I-75 offer potential for local benefits
by Dean Cousino Monroe Evening News Monroe County and local communities need to collaborate and be ready for ...
Read More Michigan Votes on May 5
On Tuesday, May 5 the citizens of Michigan will be able to head to the polls to vote ...
Read More Seminar Opportunity for Food/Beverage Manufacturers!
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Read More Community workshop planned for alley work
By Danielle Portteus Monday, April 20, 2015 The city is looking to improve the alley between S. Monroe ...
Read More Michigan 2nd among all states in improved economy
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Read More Michigan's Blue Economy: New Report Details Opportunity for Michigan Economic Growth as Global Freshwater and Freshwater Innovation Center
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Read More Our Office will be closed …
In observance of Good Friday, our office will be closed on Friday, April 3. The staff of Monroe ...
Read More Monroe County BDC and County Partners Agree to Collaborate on Business Attractions for Southeast Michigan
On March 31, Monroe County Business Development Corporation and other economic development organizations representing Southeast Michigan signed an ...
Read More Monroe Kroger's $10 million Expansion Project Begins
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Read More Michigan jobless rate drops to 13-year low
by David N. Goodman Associated Press Michigan's unemployment rate has fallen 0.4 percent to 5.9 percent in the ...
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Read More Wanted: Ideas on 1-75 Work
Posted by Monroe News March 23, 2015 FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP — A public information meeting will be held Thursday ...
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There are specific organizations available which have experienced researchers who work together to find different ways for improving ...
Read More Milan raising money via crowdfunding for Wilson Park pavilion project
Published: Sunday, March 08, 2015 The Milan News-Leader A scale model of the purposed Wilson Park pavilion is ...
Read More Monroe County Economy Strengthens But Room for Improvement
by Alex Alusheff Bedford Now After Petty Officer 2nd Class Joe Arrowood left active duty with the Navy ...
Read More Monroe gets $5 million grant to buy land for battlefield park
by Alex Alusheff Monroe News Monroe will receive a $5 million grant from the state to acquire and ...
Read More Townships Passing Ordinances On Truck Routes To Help Streets
By Dean Cousino Bedford Now Summerfield and Whiteford townships are the first in Monroe County to pass ordinances ...
Read More Tower-building firm moving into Diamond Electric plant
By Ray Kisonas Reprinted from Monroe News A company that specializes in the construction and maintenance of towers ...
Read More Pure Michigan Ag Summit Deadline Approaching
by MDARD Reprinted from Michigan Farm News ... Pure Michigan Business Connect, in partnership with Michigan Department of ...
Read More Monroe Alley may become Pedestrian Walkway
by Danielle Portteus Monroe News The City of Monroe is one of seven Michigan cities selected to receive ...
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Read More USA Today article wrong about Monroe
By Ray Kisonas Monroe News As of Monday, February 9, 2015, 08:17 p.m. Screenshot of USAToday.com article published ...
Read More Portion of Natural-Gas Pipeline could run through Milan Township
■ The proposed pipeline would connect the Texas Eastern Transmission system to DTE Energy gas lines near Detroit. ...
Read More Port of Monroe Photos
PORT FROM ABOVE — Photos courtesy of the PORT OF MONROE reprinted from Monroe News The barge Huron ...
Read More Mall of Monroe, Customers will miss Target
By Alex Alusheff Monroe News Photo by DANA STIEFEL, Customers leaving the Monroe Target store Target Target might ...
Read More Milan Chosen for Downtown Revitalization Program
BY DEAN COUSINO dean@monroenews.com The City of Milan’s downtown could be getting a shot in the arm soon. ...
Read More Former Luna Pier School Could Become Assisted Living Center
Former Luna Pier School could become Assisted Living Center BY DANIELLE PORTTEUS dportteus@monroenews.com A spot that once was ...
Read More Andersons’ Venture Capital Arm Ready to Boost Start-Ups
BY JON CHAVEZ TOLEDO BLADE BUSINESS WRITER The Andersons' Inc. has launched a venture capital fund to help ...
Read More Monroe, Inc
Enjoy the latest edition of Monroe County, Inc hosted by Tracy Oberleiter. This months show features included: Economic ...
Read More Tim Hortons to open in Dundee
Monroe News photo by TOM HAWLEY Tim Hortons opening off Cabela Blvd. in Dundee. By Alex Alusheff As ...
Read More Monroe County jobless rate hits 12-year low
Construction work continues on the Bell Estates Apartments in Dundee. Work on the next wave of construction had ...
Read More Michigan Jobless Rate @ 5.7 – Monroe County @ 4.5
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 03:17 p.m. LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The state says Michigan's seasonally ...
Read More Automakers end 2014 strongly, pushing some brands to records
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS As of Monday, January 5, 2015, 09:17 a.m. DETROIT (AP) - Holiday sales, cheap ...
Read More Crafts 2000 to remain open
Monroe News Photo by TOM HAWLEY By Alex Alusheff Friday, January 2, 2015, 06:00 a.m. Crafts ...
Read More BDC Wishes You and Your Family a Happy Holiday Season
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL The BDC will be closed on December 24th & 25th and December 31st ...
Read More Local stores, museums offer presents with that hometown touch
Local stores, museums offer presents with that hometown touch Gift givers and recipients might appreciate presents with a ...
Read More Common goal: revitalizing downtown Monroe
Monroe St. downtown Monroe, MI (Monroe News photo by Rob Gorczyca) By Danielle Portteus As of Wednesday, December ...
Read More FEDCO Expansion Completed
FEDCO completed its fifth expansion in September. The $5 million expansion added 72,000 square feet to add new ...
Read More Target Scheduled to Close In January
Target of Monroe located at the Mall of Monroe - 2121 N. Monroe St. Monroe, MI. (Monroe News ...
Read More Monroe Power Plant reaches Milestone
Photo Courtesy of Robert Fox ---- Aerial photo of DTE Energy's Monroe Power Plant taken Sept. 10, 2010. ...
Read More SBA Approves Disaster Loans
The SBA has approved over $45 million in disaster loans for Michigan residents and businesses affected by the ...
Read More Darling Farms Recognized
State fetes Darling farm, others for being green ■ The Darling farm is one of more than 2,500 ...
Read More Agritourism in Monroe County
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Read More Monroe County, Inc
Our featured guests this month included John Bicking, Pharmacist representing Hometown Pharmacy with their new store opening soon ...
Read More Snyder tours future La-Z-Boy headquarters
Reprint from Monroe Evening News By Danielle Portteus “This is beautiful,” Gov. Rick Snyder remarked while standing inside ...
Read More Office spaces to be added downtown Monroe
Reprint from Monroe Evening News By Alex Alusheff New office spaces will be added downtown by the end ...
Read More Sunrise Window's Expansion
BY CAITLIN VANOVERBERGHE Sunrise Windows in Bedford Township is adding 100 jobs to its work force as it ...
Read More Exit 11 Rebirth
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Read More Toledo Jeep Production
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Read More Monroe County Leads Michigan in GDP Growth for 2013
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Read More 2014 Business Summit
If you have not done so already please contact the Chamber to register for the 2014 Business Summit.
Read More Monroe County, Inc September TV Show
Monroe County, Inc September show features Julie Montri, director of the Monroe County Michigan Works office and Gary ...
Read More Nine Economic Development Projects to Bring 3,900 Jobs to Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan on Tuesday approved state incentives for nine economic development projects expected to bring ...
Read More Monroe Envrionmental Makes Prosperous Comeback
Article originally published by Alex Alusheff, The Monroe News on July 17, 2014 When automotive giants such as ...
Read More Michigan Personal Property Tax: What Is It?
Are you familiar with Proposal 1 which will be on the primary ballot August 5th? Unless you are ...
Read More La-Z-Boy Monroe Headquarters Taking Shape
Once completed, the new world headquarters for La-Z-Boy Incorporated will be unlike any other in Monroe County. “This ...
Read More Southeastern Michigan Chosen by Obama Administration for Manufacturing Stimulus Program
(Original article posted on 5/28/14 by Michael Wayland at MLive) DETROIT, MI- The Obama administration today announced Southeastern ...
Read More Mercy Memorial Hospital System Hosts Public Open House for New Rehabilitation Center
You're Invited! - Rehab Open House Scheduled for May 31, 2014 (originally published 5/6/14 on www.mercymemorial.org) May 6, ...
Read More MCCC to Host 1st Annual Business Idea Pitch Competition
Monroe County Community College is soliciting proposals from aspiring area entrepreneurs for a business idea pitch competition. The ...
Read More The Monroe Municipal Building Authority Seeking Proposals for “United Furniture Building”
The Monroe Municipal Building Authority is soliciting proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of the “United Furniture Building,” ...
Read More Jaytec to add 50 new jobs in Milan
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Read More Forum on Monroe Street Construction
A forum will be held to discuss the upcoming construction/ repaving of M-125 on March 20 at City ...
Read More MCBDC and Bedford Township Work Towards the Future
We are very happy to be working with Bedford Township and look forward to the opportunities ahead! ...
Read More Morning Owl Coffeehouse to Open in Downtown Milan
Good to see Milan will have its downtown cup of joe back. Have a look at The Milan ...
Read More La-Z-Boy to Sell Bauhaus
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Read More Name Changes Coming for Some Local Hardware Stores
Courtesy of the Monroe News: http://www.monroenews.com/news/2014/feb/06/aco-ace-merge-aco-name-change/
Read More Michigan Business
An interesting look at Michigan's bounce back since 2008 from guest author Matt Friedman at MLIVE: http://www.mlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/02/matt_friedman_hows_business_in.html
Read More Good News and a New Name for Chrysler
Over the past few days some great news came out about Chrysler. Check out the article by Mike ...
Read More Auto Show Attendance Highest Since '03, Signs of a Healthy Industry
This year's NAIAS saw great crowds and great autos. Good news for auto manufacturers, suppliers and all of ...
Read More Monroe Business Lockout Emergency Tips
Do you remember when Fred Flintstone used to get locked out of the house by his wife at ...
Read More Team SBA Financing Roundtable
November 15, 2013 TEAM SBA Financing Roundtable - Livonia Small Business Administration (SBA) sent this bulletin at 11/07/2013 ...
Read More Global Trade Days Slated for October
Are you interested in taking your business international? Now is your chance to meet with global business experts ...
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Read More 2013 Michigan Automotive Summit to be Held on September 25th
Attention to all those who take part in the automotive business, this is a great event to attend! ...
Read More MCCC to Hold Ribbon Cutting for New Career Technology Center
To celebrate the opening of a new building, Monroe County Community College will be holding a ribbon cutting ...
Read More SBA to Hold Roundtable for Small Business Owners
Looking to take your small business to it's highest potential? Attend the upcoming roundtable for small business owners ...
Read More Mercy Memorial Hospital System Launches Medical Center
It’s a blend of healing and learning that might provide better access to basic health care for thousands ...
Read More Monroe City Councilman Christopher Bica Resigns
Monroe City Council will now be looking to fill a vacancy after councilman Christopher Bica announced his resignation. ...
Read More FEDCO Officially Begins Construction on $5 Million Expansion
Eager to take their organization's Monroe plant to the next level, Fluid Equipment Development Co. (FEDCO) officials and ...
Read More Groundbreaking Set for New La-Z-Boy Headquarters
La-Z-Boy Incorporated is set to start construction on it's new headquarters with a ceremonial ground breaking on June ...
Read More WATER HELPS FEDCO BOOM
Partly due to the world’s thirst for fresh water, Fluid Equipment Development Co. ( FEDCO) has started work ...
Read More MDOT to Hold Public Meeting On M-125 Resurfacing
The Michigan Department of Transportation will host an open house- style public meeting on Wednesday in Monroe to ...
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The odds of winning the lottery when playing a big game with huge jackpots are extremely small. No ...
Read More MDARD to Hold Regional Meetings on The Food and Agriculture Strategic Growth Initiative
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) would like to take this time to make you ...
Read More Opportunity Alert from the Monroe County Business Development Corporation
Timken will be in Detroit on June 13th. Timken is HQ’d in Canton, OH. Web: As is a ...
Read More Resilient Monroe to Hold Grand Public Gatherings
Resilient Monroe! is an all-new, land use planning and community design project sponsored by the City of Monroe, ...
Read More Opportunity Alert from Monroe County BDC
The MEDC's Pure Michigan Business Connect program is seeking Michigan companies that can provide solutions to BAE Systems and ...
Read More Intuit Looks To Help Make Small Business Wishes Come True
This spring, Intuit is helping small businesses blossom through the Small Business Growing Strong campaign. To date, Intuit ...
Read More MEDC announces the kick-off of the Redevelopment Ready Communities Program statewide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kathy Fagan MARCH 7, 2013 517-335-4590 fagank@michigan.org MEDC announces the kick-off of ...
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Read More The Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center has helped hundreds of companies in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio compete on the global playing field – and WIN!
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Read More Get your Business On Line
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Read More New Resource for Monroe County Businesses!
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Read More Grow Your Business The Safe Way: Top Security Systems
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Read More Everything that a State Requires You to Pay – in One Place
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Read More How To Find Fast Locksmiths For Your Monroe Business
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Read More How To Fill In Your Tax Return
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Read More You've Never Heard of These Strange Currencies Before!
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Read More New customers: learn how to attract them
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Read More Business Growth Tips With Affiliate Marketing
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Read More Lottery Winners In Monroe County
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Read More Communication Tools For Food & Nutrition Businesses
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Read More Locksmiths: A Strong Industry
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Read More Important Ways Online Resources Help Locksmiths
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Read More Considering a Job in the Health and Safety Industry?
The Occupational Health and Safety Officers play an important role in many environments as they assess and ensure ...
Read More Clinical Trials And Cloud Technologies: Are They A Safe Match?
The versatile use of the cloud computing technology that is currently embraced by people from many walks of ...
Read More Most important jobs in Monroe County
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