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eMacomb - Business Matters is an electronic newsletter designed to be a useful and informative source of news about the special projects and businesses that are defining business and life in Macomb County. It is our intention to make this a timely and worthwhile read. We encourage you to subscribe so that each edition is sent directly to you as they are published. Your feedback and suggestions for future topics are also welcome. Please e-mail our editor: eMacomb@macombgov.org
Featured Articles
- Romeo High School to implement college and career academies as first designated Ford NGL district in state (Summer 2017)
- Your chance to shape our local future workforce (Summer 2017)
- Chesterfield Township lands permanent Kroger/Penske distribution center (Summer 2017)
- Cabela’s investment comes to fruition (Summer 2017)
- Groesbeck Corridor Redevelopment Initiative (Summer 2017)
- The benefit of Leadership Macomb to private industries (Summer 2017)
- Bass, Brews & BBQ Festival heads back to Lake St. Clair for summer family fun (Summer 2017)
- Innovate Mound goes to Washington (Spring 2017)
- County plants first of 1,000 trees (Spring 2017)
- Department seeks Manufacturing Day hosts and sponsors (Spring 2017)
- Selfridge offers ways to get involved in centennial birthday (Spring 2017)
- First State Bank celebrates 100 years with more charitable giving (Spring 2017)
- Baker Industries marks 25 years with big investment (Spring 2017)
- Green Macomb’s Urban Forest Partnership completes first two planting projects (Fall 2016)
- KSS expands Sterling Heights headquarters, creates new jobs (Fall 2016)
- Macomb County to honor outstanding businesses (Fall 2016)
- Michigan is facing a serious talent pipeline problem (Fall 2016)
- Macomb Momentum (Fall 2016)
- Macomb County creates resource to help shoppers connect with county’s 1,600 independent retail businesses (Fall 2016)
- Macomb County sees huge investments in 2016 (Summer 2016)
- 10,000 Small Businesses program is accepting new applications (Summer 2016)
- Blue Economy Initiative successes highlighted at State of the Lake (Summer 2016)
- Deadline approaches for Leadership Macomb XX (Summer 2016)
- Cybersecurity training and testing now available at Velocity Hub (Spring 2016)
- Macomb County Business Awards winners announced (Spring 2016)
- Looking Back at 2015 (Winter 2016)
- Green Macomb - Urban Forest Partnership (Winter 2016)
- AGS Recruits Local Refugees to Fill Workforce Demands (Winter 2016)
- SBDC Initiative to Boost Cybersecurity for Small Businesses (Winter 2016)
- Macomb County seeking Business Awards nominations (Fall 2015)
- Macomb County excels in MEDC secret site selection exercise (Fall 2015)
- Macomb County Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2015 in a BIG Way (Fall 2015)
- Public invited to incubator’s second annual Macomb Pitch competition (Fall 2015)
- Paslin fosters talent through new program (Fall 2015)
- AGM Automotive expands into Sterling Heights (Fall 2015)
- Chamber sponsors “Bass, Brew & BBQ” Festival at Lake St. Clair Metropark August 28-30 (Summer 2015)
- KUKA Systems Invests in Macomb County (Summer 2015)
- Opportunity knocks! Investment open house planned for downtown Mount Clemens (Summer 2015)
- Innovation Fund Macomb Community College (March 2015)
- Macomb County Business Awards - Results (March 2015)
- Mobilize Macomb (March 2015)
- 3rd Annual Macomb Business Awards (Winter 2015)
- STARBASE - Inspire the Next Generation (Winter 2015)
- Call for Nominations - Macomb Business Awards (Fall 2014)
- Michigan Defense Center's International Landing Zone (Fall 2014)
- Leaders Needed to Represent Macomb County (Fall 2014)
- Planning News (Spring 2014)
- Macomb Business Awards Announced (Spring 2014)
- ITS World Congress is Coming to Detroit! (Spring 2014)
- Macomb Business Awards are Back (Fall 2013)
- Tips for Writing Your Winning Entry
- Macomb Promotes Michigan's Defense Industry (Fall 2013)
- National Manufacturing Day (Fall 2013)
- Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fundraiser Luncheon (Fall 2013)
- Macomb's Economic Rebound (Summer 2013)
- Department Wins Defense Grant (Summer 2013)
- First-ever Macomb Business Awards (Winter 2013)
- Macomb Manufacturers at the 2013 NAIAS (Winter 2013)
- Advertise on the Macomb Orchard Trail (Winter 2013)
- Flags for Sale (Fall 2012)
- Shop Macomb's Unique Boutiques this Holiday Season (Fall 2012)
- Numismatics Society Convenes in Macomb (Fall 2012)
- Planning Matters (Fall 2012)
- Strength of Macomb's Automotive Industry (Winter 2012)
- MI Film Office - Margarine Wars (Winter 2012)
- Michigan Defense Center opens in Velocity (Winter 2012)
- Adopt-A-County Road (Fall 2011)
- Making movies in Macomb (September 2010)
- Business Climate Survey (September 2010)
- Macomb County works to build non-motorized transportation (September 2009)
- Macomb-OU INC lands SmartZone designation (October 2008)
- EPA brownfield assessment grant (July 2008)
- All Access Gratiot Avenue (July 2008)
- A first for Macomb: farmland permanently preserved (March 2008)
Economic Development in Action
- Multimillion Grupo Antolin project nears completion in Shelby, to hire hundreds (Summer 2017)
- Enjoy Macomb’s agricultural destinations all year long (Fall 2016)
- Shelby Township chosen site for Cosworth expansion (Summer 2016)
- Sodecia makes historic $80 million investment in Center Line (Spring 2016)
- Global Tooling Systems Locates Headquarters in Macomb Township (Winter 2016)
- Faurecia Announces Big Investment in Sterling Heights (Winter 2016)
- Macomb County builds international relationships (Fall 2015)
- Macomb County Showcased to Cleveland Site Selectors (Summer 2015)
- Macomb Community College - Spring Job Fair (March 2015)
- National Coney Island Expands its Operations (Winter 2015)
- New Business Investment in Michigan from China (Fall 2014)
- Macomb County Business Development Team nets results (Spring 2014)
- Michigan Automated Systems Industry Collaborative formed (Fall 2013)
- Home in Macomb Business Retention Program Results (Summer 2013)
- Home in Macomb Business Retention Program (Winter 2013)
- Fori Automation (Fall 2012)
- M&M Turning and Manufacturing (Spring 2012)
- Mobility Products & Design (Spring 2012)
- Sparks Fly as new welders are trained with DOL grant money (Fall 2011)
- Fisher & Company (Summer 2011)
Progress Through Partnerships
- Landing the F35s (Summer 2017)
- Crowdfunding campaign announced for MacArthur Park Kayak & Canoe Launch (Fall 2016)
- Macomb Manufacturing Day shows education secretary, students successful apprenticeships (Fall 2016)
- Macomb County seeks hosts for Manufacturing Day 2016 (Summer 2016)
- Macomb County seeks manufacturers to host tours for students on Oct. 7, 2016 (Spring 2016)
- Focus on Our Future Workforce (Winter 2016)
- Building Michigan's Talent Pipeline (Winter 2016)
- Advance Michigan Defense Collaborative receives Department of Defense grant (Fall 2015)
- Skilled Trades Training Fund has Launched (Fall 2015)
- Macomb County Michigan Works! Honored with Association Prosperity Award (Summer 2015)
- Leadership Macomb is Recruiting (March 2015)
- MCC Offers Apprenticeship Information (Winter 2015)
- MFG Day 2014 a success in Macomb County (Fall 2014)
- Macomb County gearing up for MFG Day 2014 (Spring 2014)
- Keep Michigan Beautiful Awards (Fall 2013)
- Global Trade Mission at MISD (Fall 2013)
- Macomb-OU INCubator (Summer 2013)
- Pure Michigan Business Connect (Winter 2013)
- Sprint and Splash (Winter 2012)
- Redistricting Efforts (Summer 2011)
- Lincoln High School (Spring 2011)
- Economic Impact of Trails (September 2010)
- Seniors Count: The Aging of Macomb County (May 2010)
Redevelopment News
- Weldaloy expands in Warren (Summer 2016)
- Local governments offering façade improvement grants to revitalize downtowns (Spring 2016)
- Construction on schedule for Utica ballpark; sponsorship packages available (Fall 2015)
- Wayne State University commits to Macomb County (Fall 2014)
- EPA Grant Update (Fall 2013)
- Macomb awarded $1million to accelerate redevelopment (Summer 2013)
- The AUD Regional Youth Complex (Summer 2011)
- Oakland opens in Macomb County (Spring 2011)
Planning News
- Department partners with Utica on master plan (Spring 2017)
- City of Utica Master Plan Update (Summer 2015)
- The Walkability Factor (Winter 2015)
- Expansion of Planning Services to Local Communities (Fall 2014)
Spotlight on Business
- Baker Aerospace adopts latest technology to attract talent (Spring 2016)
- Make a Big Impact - Shop Small (Fall 2013)
- Omega Plastics (Summer 2013)
- FAVI launches SmartStick (Fall 2012)
- Julie Oldham, Finance and Strategy Specialist (Spring 2012)
- Incredible Edibles (Fall 2011)
- Hippo's Hot Dogs (Summer 2011)
- O2 Ear Buddies (Spring 2011)
- SBDC launches new Web site (September 2010)
- MMTC Success Story - St. Clair Industries (September 2010)
Department News
- Department News (Summer 2017)
- Department News (Spring 2017)
- Department News (Fall 2016)
- Department News (Summer 2016)
- Department News (Spring 2016)
- Planning and Economic Development Celebrates Retired Director's Career (Winter 2016)
- Department News (Winter 2016)
- Department News (Fall 2015)
- Department News (Summer 2015)
- Department News (March 2015)
- Steve Cassin's Saudi Arabia Blog (Winter 2015)
- Camille Silda's China Blog (Winter 2015)
- Department News (Fall 2014)
- Department News (Spring 2014)
- Department News (Summer 2013)
Made in Macomb
- Yakel Enterprises/Favi Entertainment (Summer 2011)
- Plex Lab Corporation (Spring 2011)
Grand Opening News
- Local community leaders celebrate groundbreaking of Macomb County’s new ballpark (Summer 2015)
- Macomb Mall (Fall 2014)
- Great Fresh Foods (Spring 2014)
- Wyle opens Sustainment Engineering Facility in Sterling Heights (Summer 2013)
- Art-is-in Market (Fall 2012)
- Great Lakes Surf Shop (Spring 2012)
- Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum (Winter 2012)
Upcoming Events
- Register now for All about Food: From Farm to Fork conference (Spring 2017)
- Vendors sought for annual Sprint and Splash event (Spring 2017)
- Super Prepared Business Conference returns in September (Summer 2016)
- Kick off the warm weather season with the 5th Annual Sprint and Splash Festival of Races (Spring 2016)
- Foreign-Trade Zone in Warren offers substantial savings on import/export activity (Spring 2016)
- MFG Day is Friday, October 2 (and we need you!) (Summer 2015)
- NextGen Macomb (Fall 2014)
This Just In
- Crain's Advertising Offer (March 2015)
- UM Student Presentations (Spring 2011)
Workforce Development
- Michigan Values Veterans (Summer 2013)
- New On-the-Job Training Program (Winter 2013)