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 at the Mackinac Policy Conference. The podcast brought together leaders and experts to discuss Michigan’s future across economic development, mobility, manufacturing, leadership, innovation, defense, technology, talent, and global competitiveness. Carmen [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 to explore success stories, new resources for Michigan businesses, and meet the outstanding EGI team members driving impact across the state. May 5, 2026 [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 in to explore success stories, new resources for Michigan businesses, and meet the outstanding EGI team members driving impact across the state. February 9, 2026 [read more]
Jessica Bazner, owner of Kevin James Menswear, was able to receive help building an ecommerce website to draw business from a wider area after two DTE coal powered plants closed in the area. Image credit: Jeremy Marble, University of Michigan News Michigan News featured a story about EGI's collaborative work with the Downriver [read more]
The University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute and MxD today announce the public release of the Electric Vehicle Hiring Guide, an innovative guide to help U.S. manufacturers build the workforce needed to support the electric vehicle (EV) transition. The comprehensive guide outlines 170 roles that are critical to the future of EV manufacturing. Additionally, [read more]
EGI recently celebrated the success of its second Elevate Forum at the University of Michigan’s North Campus Research Complex, where over 150 industry experts, community leaders, and economic development organizations gathered to exchange insights and forge connections. This vibrant event focused on innovative strategies to drive business growth and community resilience across Michigan [read more]
The Village of Romeo, Michigan, partnered with the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute (EGI) for research services, strategic planning, and project implementation support in response to recent economic challenges. With manufacturing as the community’s largest industry by employment and GDP, the closure of a Ford engine plant left Romeo particularly vulnerable to economic [read more]
The Economic Growth Institute held its second Elevate Forum at the University of Michigan’s North Campus Research Complex. The daylong event brought together a mix of industry experts, community leaders, and economic development organizations for a day filled with insightful discussions with dedicated networking opportunities. This year’s event, built upon the success of the [read more]
University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute and Michigan State University Industrial Training and Assessment Center Awarded Department of Energy Program to Develop EV Transition Playbook The University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute (EGI) and Michigan State University Industrial Training and Assessment Center (MSU-ITAC) have been awarded $500,000 by the Department of Energy (DOE) [read more]
The U.S. youth camp industry contributes $70 billion to the national economy, accounting for the total value of the camp industry’s production and its ripple effects—which include business-to-business purchases and labor income, according to a study from the University of Michigan. This figure represents the industry’s overall economic impact across the nation while also [read more]
