Informing and Transforming Tomorrow’s Economy
The Economic Growth Institute has provided innovative economic development programming and applied research for more than 35 years. Through our work, we build more resilient businesses and communities, connect university innovations with small and medium-sized enterprises, and provide student learning experiences for the next generation of community and business leaders.
Sustaining operations during COVID
Tools to help manufacturers operate sustainability during pandemic.
Resources for businesses during COVID
Federal, state, and regional programs supporting businesses and communities.
11 Priorities for Small Manufacturers to Survive COVID Pandemic
Our team offers their list of priorities.
Where We Engage and Assist
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.
Recent News
EGI awarded STEM Talent Challenge grant
The Economic Growth Institute has been awarded a STEM Talent Challenge Grant from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA announced $2 million in grants to seven organizations on January 19,
Jani Hatchett Named New Outreach Project Manager for GLTAAC
Jani Hatchett has been named the new Outreach Project Manager for the Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (GLTAAC), which administers the federally-funded Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program and is located at the Economic
Economic Growth Institute completes study: Understanding the Middle-Skill Workforce In the Connected & Automated Vehicle Sector
Study explores emerging middle skill jobs in the connected and automated vehicle sector Ann Arbor, Michigan: Connected and automated vehicles (CAV) present future economic opportunities for companies and regions that are able to capitalize
Decision Coaching Training Launches
Decision Coaching Training Launches The Economic Growth Institute and Allovance launch training to change how the world makes decisions. Ann Arbor, Michigan: In partnership with Allovance, an innovative Ann Arbor, Michigan based firm