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Economic development news, projects, opportunities and more in #SaginawCounty and the #GreatLakesBay. https://conta.cc/3yFAGcZ
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...
Job training grants!
Apr 30 2024Going 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.
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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...
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Lets Talk Cup
Nov 16 2023Take 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...
Save the Date
Nov 15 2023Please save the date for the Saginaw Future Inc. Annual Awards Luncheon | 02.23.2024 | 11:30 AM | SVSU
New placemaking project for Downtown Saginaw
Nov 9 2023Memorial 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...
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...
MI-STEP Applications Are Now Open
Oct 3 2023The 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...
Coming Home East Michigan Hiring Mixer
Sep 12 2023Check 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
Help us solve the child care crisis!
Sep 12 2023We’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
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...
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...
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...
Your Next Move
Jul 31 2023
The Great Lakes Bay is the right place for your next move. http://www.greatlakesbaysites.com/
Fresh Water
Jul 28 2023The Great Lakes Bay has an incredible global asset – fresh water. The Great Lakes represent 84% of the fresh water in North America.
Access Materials
Jul 21 2023
Learn more about the Great Lakes Bay. Access materials including major industry sector information. https://bit.ly/43GgodO
Hiring International Talent
Jul 18 2023Employers in the Great Lakes Bay Region are invited to learn how to hire international talent.
Hosted by Saginaw Future Inc., Saginaw Valley State University & Global Detroit
Event Schedule:
Statistics & Importance of Hiring International Students: Gracie Xavier & Kate Brennan from Global Detroit
How...
Shovel Ready Sites
Jul 17 2023
Want to learn more about a Great Lakes Bay location? Check out our shovel ready sites. https://bit.ly/42AsZxv
We Develop Talent
Jul 14 2023We develop talent that is proven, steadfast and seasoned by hard work. The Great Lakes Bay is also a magnet for bright minds and individuals seeking the excitement of new opportunities. https://discovergreatlakesbay.com
An $80 million expansion of the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge is underway. When completed, the new amenities will make the Bavarian Inn Lodge Michigan’s #Largest indoor water park and family entertainment center. https://www.bavarianinn.com
For the first time in 26 years, the Memorial Cup will be hosted south of the border when next year the championship of the Canadian Hockey League will be held in Saginaw. #cupscoming