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Press Release

Posted October 3, 2016

Advancing Macomb is one of this year’s Manufacturing Day sponsors in Macomb County. After researching and creating a county asset inventory, the Advancing Macomb Board of Directors conducted several interviews earlier this year to determine top priorities for the county. Each of the identified priorities creates a positive impact on Macomb’s economy, community or natural resources. Manufacturing and manufacturing technology emerged as the driving factor for Macomb’s economic success – within the Detroit Region and globally.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Business, Economy, Workforce/Education

Blog Post

Posted September 22, 2016

For the third year in a row, students from throughout Macomb County visited an area plant for Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) to learn about the industry and the careers it offers. Thanks to the willingness of 57 manufacturers who offered tours, an estimated 2,100 students participated.

Categories: Business, Workforce/Education

Blog Post

Posted September 22, 2016

Macomb County is the third most populated county in Michigan with a diversified portfolio of successful businesses. Its reputation is built on manufacturing, automotive, and defense. In addition to diversifying into other industries, Macomb continues to be a leader in its established sectors. But what does that success look like in the face of the latest technological advancements?

Categories: Business, Economy, Workforce/Education

Blog Post

Posted August 26, 2016

Since its inception in 2013, The Little Mustard Seed Café and Shoppe has been serving farm-to-table meals. The menu at the café is varied, but with one goal: to provide customers with the freshest, most delicious, organic and gluten-free meals and beverages – and, perhaps, for an unexpected reason.

Categories: Business, Communities

Blog Post

Posted August 16, 2016

Categories: Business, Communities, Economy, Leader Profiles

Blog Post

Posted July 12, 2016

This public marina redevelopment will help provide additional public access to Lake St. Clair and support development throughout the community.  New Baltimore is home to an historic downtown and public beach.  This project will be a major addition to the waterfront assets in the Detroit Region for boaters and non-boaters alike.

Categories: Business, Development and Projects

Blog Post

Posted July 1, 2016

Wolcott Mill was officially born in 1847. A Ray Township miller named Arad Freeman constructed a grain and feed mill on the banks of the north branch of the Clinton River in northern Macomb County. In 1989, the mill re-opened as part of the 2,625-acre Wolcott Mill Metropark. The park consists of four independent sites that provide unforgettable experiences in a peaceful, rustic setting.

Categories: Business, Communities

Blog Post

Posted June 2, 2016

Food plays a bigger and bigger role in our lives.  It’s delicious at your table and it’s a delicious part of a growing sector in our economy. Melissa Anders talked about the established and growing food businesses in her last article with Advancing Macomb.  This week we are taking a peek at Agritourism in Macomb County.

Categories: Business, Economy

Blog Post

Posted May 16, 2016

The Y is one of southeast Michigan’s longest serving nonprofit agencies, providing programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Most of our capital assets are located in communities throughout Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties, including the Macomb Family YMCA in downtown Mount Clemens.

Categories: Business, Communities

Blog Post

Posted May 16, 2016

You can practically taste the excitement brewing in Macomb County as innovators and entrepreneurs launch and expand food and ag-related businesses.

Categories: Business, Economy