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]
Elevate Forum 2025 Advancing Manufacturing, Communities, and Economic Development Date Thursday, March 6, 2025 8 AM - 4:30 PM Location University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) 2800 Plymouth Rd Building 18 Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Event Registration Limited space! Register for your free ticket [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]
The University of Michigan's Economic Growth Institute hosted its inaugural Elevate Forum for businesses, community leaders, and economic development colleagues at the University's Detroit Center. With over 100 attendees joining both in person and online, the forum offered a full day of presentations and networking. The day commenced with opening remarks from EGI’s Executive [read more]
In a recent engagement with community leaders in Grundy County, Illinois, EGI’s Dr. Sarah Crane and Carmen Wells Quigg presented results of the team’s research and economic analysis of the region. EGI's research and community teams work together to empower communities with detailed analysis that is vital for informed leadership. Sarah and Carmen met [read more]
Elevate Forum Advancing Manufacturing, Communities & Economic Development Date Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 8AM - 4PM Location University of Michigan Detroit Center 3663 Woodward Avenue #150 Detroit, MI 48201 Event registration EGI is hosting its first annual summit for businesses, community leaders, and economic development colleagues. [read more]
Fostering Innovation to Create Economic Growth for Companies and Communities EGI Executive Director Steven Wilson talked with the Michigan Minds podcast about how EGI partners with Michigan businesses. He discusses how EGI helps them navigate various challenges and shares thoughts about what organizations will need in the new year. Learn more and listen to the [read more]
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ANN ARBOR—Like many regions across the country, southwestern Michigan is preparing for the closure of a nuclear power facility, the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. The impact of this transition on a community can lead to reduced tax base, lost employment, reduction in services and an unused site. The Economic Growth Institute at the University [read more]
