https://www.saginawfuture.com Saginaw Future Inc. News Feed Sat, 30 May 2026 13:41:41 +0000 en-US https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/64025/saginaw-future-development-newsletter-august-2025 https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/64025/saginaw-future-development-newsletter-august-2025 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Economic development news, projects, opportunities and more in Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay. https://conta.cc/46HBaOy https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/62439/saginaw-future-welcomes-two-staff-additions https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/62439/saginaw-future-welcomes-two-staff-additions Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Brady DukeEconomic Development CoordinatorBrady Duke joined Saginaw Future Inc. in the spring of 2025 after spending five years at Saginaw Valley State University, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree in business and an MBA. Before joining Saginaw Future, he worked developing and growing a small business, helping them navigate... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/53089/mistep-applications-are-now-open https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/53089/mistep-applications-are-now-open Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 The MEDC International Trade Program has a new allocation of Michigan State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) funds available now for eligible small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration awarded Michigan $900,000 for the 2024 fiscal year which began Oct. 1. The total funding available is $1.2 million thanks to combined... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/52677/coming-home-east-michigan-hiring-mixer https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/52677/coming-home-east-michigan-hiring-mixer Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 Check out #ComingHome East Michigan's networking mixer at Pierce Road Bar and Grill in October and meet with local employers like Ascension St. Mary’s. Register today: https://form.jotform.com/231665071575156 Here is a little of what Ascension has to offer: Registered Nurse, MRI Technologist, CT Technologist, Medical Assistants, Security Guards, Surgical Technologist https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/52307/nexteer-breaks-ground-on-solar-field-at-saginaw-mich-site-partners-with-northstar-clean-energy-on-renewable-energy-solution-for-usa-operations https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/52307/nexteer-breaks-ground-on-solar-field-at-saginaw-mich-site-partners-with-northstar-clean-energy-on-renewable-energy-solution-for-usa-operations Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 SAGINAW, Mich. – August 22, 2023 – Today, Nexteer Automotive and NorthStar Clean Energy broke ground on a 25-acre solar field at Nexteer’s USA Operations site in Saginaw, Michigan. An initiation ceremony of this renewable energy solution was attended by Nexteer executives and employees, as well as NorthStar... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/49474/estimated-24-million-impact-of-hosting-memorial-cup https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/49474/estimated-24-million-impact-of-hosting-memorial-cup Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 For the first time in 26 years, the Memorial Cup presented by Kia will be hosted south of the border when next year the championship of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) will be held in Saginaw, Michigan. Although American cities have hosted the Memorial Cup on four separate occasions in... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/48384/match-on-main-program https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/48384/match-on-main-program Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Help spread the word! If you or someone you know owns a small business within the Saginaw DDA / Riverfront Saginaw district and is considering or planning a renovation project — the Match on Main program could be beneficial. The Match on Main program is an up to $25,000... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/61101/cornings-clean-energy-investment-recognized-in-business-facilities-2024-impact-awards https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/61101/cornings-clean-energy-investment-recognized-in-business-facilities-2024-impact-awards Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Corning’s $900 million manufacturing facility in Saginaw County was acknowledged in the Clean Energy Manufacturing category, highlighting Michigan’s leadership in clean energy solutionsAs the State of Michigan and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) continue to be leaders in clean energy solutions and project attraction, one of the top investments from... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/60835/great-lakes-bay-business-hub-awards-grants-and-opens-next-round-applications https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/60835/great-lakes-bay-business-hub-awards-grants-and-opens-next-round-applications Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Regional Collaboration Fuels Entrepreneurial + Economic Growth The Great Lakes Bay Business Hub (GLBBH) is honored to announce the recipients of the Direct Grants to Small Business. After receiving over 29 competitive applications, ten small businesses have been awarded a total of $194,688.03 in funding.  This collaborative initiative, involving the Small... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/53175/coming-home-east-mi-hiring-mixer https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/53175/coming-home-east-mi-hiring-mixer Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 CONNECTING CAREER SEEKERS WITH EMPLOYERSSaginaw, Mich., part of the Great Lakes Bay Region, October 4, 2023 Join Discover Great Lakes Bay for a business casual networking experience that will offer an opportunity for career seekers who are currently in the region or have left and are interested in coming home... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/31439/providing-help-that-sweats-every-detail https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/31439/providing-help-that-sweats-every-detail Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Small Business Assessment Program Saginaw Future Inc. and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce have partnered with Consumers Energy on its Small Business Assessment Program.  Consumers Energy is able to identify energy saving opportunities, answer energy-related questions and help small businesses through its rebate process.  During a visit, Consumers will... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/31440/pure-michigan-small-business-relief-initiative-to-provide-10-million-in-grants-for-covid19-recovery-efforts https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/31440/pure-michigan-small-business-relief-initiative-to-provide-10-million-in-grants-for-covid19-recovery-efforts Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 On Monday, the Michigan Strategic Fund approved a $10 million grant program to help meet the needs of small businesses disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 virus. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative will utilize federal CARES Act funding to award grants... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/30817/coming-home-hiring-event-this-thanksgiving-holiday https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/30817/coming-home-hiring-event-this-thanksgiving-holiday Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000   IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Greg LaMarr, Communications & Marketing Director Direct: 989-757-2104   Email: glamarr@SaginawFuture.com Connecting Young Professionals with Employers Saginaw, Mich., part of the Great Lakes Bay Region, November 2, 2020 Join Discover Great Lakes Bay for a virtual networking experience that will offer an opportunity for... https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/30403/consumers-energy-justintimedelivery https://www.saginawfuture.com/news-&-resources/p/item/30403/consumers-energy-justintimedelivery Thu, 22 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Small Business Assessment Program Saginaw Future Inc. and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce are partnering with Consumers Energy on its Small Business Assessment Program.  Consumers Energy is able to identify energy saving opportunities, answer energy-related questions and help small businesses through its rebate process.  During a visit, Consumers will...