Labor & Economic Opportunity

Established in 1999 through an alliance between the state of Michigan and several local communities, Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a one-stop resource for businesses seeking to grow in the state, including expansions, relocations and concerns with other agencies of the state government. It also houses Travel Michigan, the state s official agency for the promotion of tourism. Travel Michigan collaborates with the state's destination marketing organizations, including conventions and visitors bureaus, regional marketing entities, and tourism-related state associations to provide comprehensive visitor information services, with the overall goal to create and retain jobs in the state. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has a private sector board of directors comprised of business people and local economic developers and educators, so that its policies and procedures meet the needs of the private sector. It is headquartered in Lansing, Mich.

Center-Geographic Information is a company based in Lansing, MI that specializes in providing geographic information services to a variety of clients. With a focus on data analysis and mapping, the company offers solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring accurate and reliable results. Generated from their business information

Southcentral Michigan Planning Council (SMPC) is dedicated to coordinating regional transportation planning for areas outside the metropolitan regions of Kalamazoo County and the Northwestern section of Calhoun County, as mandated by the Michigan Department of Transportation. In addition, SMPC plays a pivotal role in supporting economic development through community development, placemaking, and funding services, along with maintaining a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the region. SMPC also offers a range of planning services, including master planning, land use planning, and recreational planning, to local governmental units. Furthermore, they provide essential support in grant writing, information technology, and strategic planning services to enhance the overall development of the area. Generated from the website