The Institute leverages the University of Michigan’s resources, research, technologies, and expertise to foster innovation and create positive economic impact for local, state, and national communities and economies by working with small and medium-sized enterprises.
Impacting Companies and Communities Across Michigan
and the Great Lakes Region
Impact over the past ten years
News
Discover the latest highlights from the Economic Growth Institute’s fall newsletter, featuring new research, support for Michigan manufacturers, and upcoming events. Explore practical resources [read more]
New report identifies three capacities that strengthen cross-sector workforce coalitions The University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute (EGI) research offers practical guidance for building resilient partnerships, improving [read more]
Elevate Forum 2026 Advancing Manufacturing. Strengthening Communities. NEW Date Thursday, November 5, 2026 8 AM - 2 PM Location University of Michigan [read more]
EGI's Director of Community Development, Carmen Wells Quigg, was recently featured on The Michigan Opportunity Podcast as part of its coverage from Media Row [read more]
Discover the latest highlights from the Economic Growth Institute’s spring newsletter, featuring updates on community partnership initiatives, funding opportunities, and upcoming events. Dive in [read more]
Discover the latest highlights from the Economic Growth Institute’s Winter 2026 Newsletter, featuring updates on community partnership initiatives, funding opportunities, and upcoming events. Dive [read more]
Student Opportunities
Students who work at the institute become part of a network of business leaders, public sector leaders, consultants, and researchers. Graduating students feel prepared after working at the institute for roles in the public and private sector, at startups, consulting firms, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies.