Welcome to the MEDC

For any company already in Michigan or considering a location in the state, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) offers one-stop business assistance. Our business development managers work with consultants, utilities, associations and local economic development agencies to best match businesses' needs with Michigan's opportunities. From attractive financing through our $2 billion 21st Century Jobs Fund to significant and long-term tax abatements, few places can offer a more attractive financial package. The MEDC is also the channel for continuous improvement of the state's business climate.

MICHIGAN ADVANTAGE BLOG

The Wind is at Our Back

It shapes the dunes on the shores of Lake Michigan. It bends the wheat that grows up and down the Thumb. Wind is as much a part of Michigan as water is. And, thanks to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, it’s in the process of shaping our economy.

These words, from an MEDC radio spot, are hitting the airwaves across the nation this week to coincide with WINDPOWER 2008, the largest wind energy gathering outside of Europe taking place in Houston this year, attended annually by more than 7,500 representatives and over 400 exhibitors from the industry’s major wind turbine OEMs, developers and suppliers. You can bet MEDC will be there in full force to tell our story and show these companies how Michigan can give them the “Upper Hand.”

When you combine statistics for wind generation and wind manufacturing potential, Michigan ranks second in the nation. No other state can match our deeply rooted infrastructure, our distinction as the industrial R&D center of North America or a variety of aggressive business incentives and tools for alternative energy innovators. We are determined to be the state that revolutionizes the way we fuel our cars and power our homes, and we are taking our message to the world: Michigan’s doors, and borders, and shores, and waterways are open to the wind energy industry!