Diversifying Michigan's Manufacturing Base
The recent events in the automotive sector have created a critical need for Michigan's manufacturers to become diversified in their customer base.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has developed a comprehensive strategy to assist Michigan's manufacturers in their diversification efforts. Four industries, including aerospace, defense, wind and medical device, have been identified as growth opportunities. This meeting is an opportunity to introduce local economic developers to those industries and engage your region in the MEDC's diversification efforts.
The first event included industry experts presentations from each of the four targeted sectors. The information shared was to help identify which manufacturers are best suited for these opportunities.
Want to attend an upcoming summit?
Following the highly successful event on January 21st, MEDA would like to provide you with some helpful information regarding the series of summits that the MEDC is holding throughout Michigan in 2009. If the information below does not answer any questions that you may have, please contact Mandy Rossman, Community Relations Specialist, MEDC, Phone: 517-241-5236, or Email: rossmanm@michigan.org.
Schedule of Summits as of July 2009
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Date of Upcoming
2009 Summits |
Location/Host Partner |
Host Link to Registration |
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Wednesday, July 15 |
Traverse City (with satellites in Iron Mountain and Gaylord),
Traverse City Chamber of Commerce |
http://michiganworksthejobforceboard.camp7.org/ |
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Wednesday, August 19 |
Dowagiac, Southwest Michigan First |
www.diversifysouthwestmichigan.com |
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Wednesday, September 16 |
Flint, Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce |
http://www.thegrcc.org/economic_development/summit/ |
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Wednesday, October 21 |
TBD, Muskegon Area First |
http://www.muskegonareafirst.org/ |
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Wednesday, November 18 |
TBD, Lakeshore Advantage |
http://www.lakeshoreadvantage.com/ |
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Wednesday, December 16 |
Oakland University, City of Rochester Hills |
www.OUsummit.org |