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Michigan is a unique player among states, with a robust infrastructure dedicated to economic development. The  Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)  takes proactive steps to address critical infrastructure issues and is working closely with organizations such as ...

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In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help businesses with their most pressing need - getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movemen...

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  The risks are enormous and potentially devastating. According to IBM, small and mid-sized businesses are hit by cyber-attacks about 4,000 times a day. The U.S. National Cyber Security Alliance found that 60 percent of small companies are unable to sustain their bus...

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Last modified - April 25, 2019

BY: JOHN SPILLSON As The Center’s Food Business Development Manager, I’ve had the pleasure of touring this wonderful state. Work has taken me from coast to coast visiting destinations from Pinconning to Saint Joe’s and everywhere in between.   Let’s take a tour thro...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/June-2023/The-Food-Guy-Eating-Around-Michigan
Last modified - June 05, 2023

How often does your facility throw away more material than was used to create a part? Has your business designed, developed and built a new product, only to discover the design is faulty after investing much time and money into its production? Have repairs been neglected on a...

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  BY: CHUCK WERNER   Utilizing Industry 4.0 technologies is the future of the manufacturing industry. It is essential for your business to stay up to date with the latest ways to improve your operations and retain your employees.   At the Michigan Manufacturing Tech...

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