A study by the Manufacturing Institute & Deloitte revealed that more than 8 out of 10 Americans acknowledge the importance of manufacturing but less than a third would encourage their child to pursue a mfg career. Read the report here:  Deloitte Report   Monroe County Manufacturers, participate in MFG Day 2018! Open your doors and open…

We have two new Board Members at the Monroe County BDC! Michael Jewell … Mike was born and raised in Monroe. After graduating, he served in the US Navy. After his discharge, he was employed at a small UAW plant in Ypsilanti and in 1995, accepted an apprenticeship at U.A. Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 671…

As with all good business decisions, redesigning a website should always start with a strategy. As the lead economic development organization in Monroe County, our primary website objective was to continue to build brand identity, awareness and interest in our county as a place to locate and expand businesses and industries. We wanted to create…

A new partnership was announced to  help promote economic development and innovation in Monroe County! ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital, via ProMedica Innovations and the BDC announced the Matching Fund Program yesterday at a ceremony to celebrate their first recipient, Vital Tech Services! Vital Tech Services was established in 2013 and will use the loan to launch…

Yesterday, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) held a groundbreaking ceremony at the US Port of Entry site for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. This ground breaking celebrated the start of advance work in Michigan, in preparation for full construction to start later this year. Beginning in July 2018, Bridging North America will begin construction at the…

Recently, Consumers Energy released a press statement announcing that the company will file an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) that will outline the path to  reducing carbon emissions by 80% from 2005 levels by 2040. The IRP was part of Michigan’s new energy law. The proposed strategy will incorporate…

A recent study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte revealed that more than 8 out of 10 Americans acknowledge the importance of the manufacturing industry but less than one-third of those surveyed would encourage their children to pursue a manufacturing career due to concerns around job security and stability, weak career paths, and poor pay.…

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day! We will be reopen on Thursday, July 5, at 9:00 am. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Over the past four years, SEMCA Michigan Works has helped 102 companies in Southeast Michigan obtain STTF approval and be awarded $7.8 million. This resulted in 4,744 employees receiving training and 1,542 new hires! The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) awards grants to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current employees and individuals…

On June 15, the second meeting of the entire Monroe County Link Action Team was held. This meeting brought all six Pillar Team Captains and Members together in one room. The teams have not met collectively since the initial kick-off meeting that was held January 12. The enthusiasm and excitement that filled the room in…