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...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
Saginaw, Mich., part of the Great Lakes Bay Region, August 5, 2024 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Tom Miller, Jr. as Saginaw Future’s next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025.With over 20 years of economic development experience, Tom joined SFI in 2004 as Assistant Economic Developer...Continue Reading
Going PRO Talent fund is available now. https://conta.cc/44mpFsw Please note that the public deadline for employer application submission is Friday, May 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST.Continue Reading
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunitiesLANSING, Mich. – For its efforts in establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, Buena Vista Charter Township has been awarded the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today. MEDC formally recognizes Buena Vista Charter...Continue Reading
Take advantage of this upcoming $25 M Economic OpportunityMemorial Cup Informational MeetingsCalling All Enterprises and Groups: You’re Invited!At Saginaw City Hall RM 205 and Live on YouTube Limited seating available. Kindly designate one representative from your organization.Please RSVP by December 1 if you plan to attend in person.Business FocusedTuesdayDec 55:30 pm...Continue Reading
Memorial Cup Legacy Project will transform vacant space on Symphony Lane near Dow Event Center into a community asset that will attract and retain talent, improve quality of life in SaginawCompletion of project to coincide with 2024 Memorial Cup ice hockey tournament, taking place May 24-June 2 in Saginaw for...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
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 TechnologistContinue Reading
We’re proud to be part of a coalition working to improve the child care crisis in East-Central Michigan! Please help us solve the crisis by taking the applicable survey and sharing them with others: Parents & Families: https://forms.gle/rp71TejM8Dj52qi16 Child Care Providers, Owners, and/or Directors: https://forms.gle/iTVUM9QoRbUKqBba7 Continue Reading
Beth Charlton, president and CEO of Covenant HealthCare, and Dr. Michael Fiore, Pediatric Intensivist and Pediatric Medical Director of Covenant HealthCare, recently introduced the Covenant Children’s Hospital. As the region’s children’s hospital, Covenant HealthCare:Is a member of the Children’s Hospital Association.Is an ACS Verified Pediatric Trauma Center, one of eight...Continue Reading
Recently local businesses had the chance to engage with federal, state, and local government agencies and large prime contractors from across the state at the Meet the Buyer event. Hosted by East Michigan APEX Accelerator and the Region 5 Saginaw Future APEX Accelerator, the event featured 16 buyers and 141...Continue Reading
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 Clean Energy executives and...Continue Reading