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 with local community leaders and stakeholders to discuss the findings funded by the Grundy County Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce. [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.  At this event we will share the latest insights on topics important to the businesses and communities we serve.  Also learn about resources available to [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 podcast here. https://publicengagement.umich.edu/fostering-innovation-to-create-economic-growth-for-companies-and-communities/ January 5, 2022 Contact: Parker Finn [email protected]

We are currently working on finalizing the details of a new funding opportunity to assist you in your cybersecurity compliance journey.  If you are interested in additional support please fill out the brief survey below so that we can add you to our list of companies seeking assistance.

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 of Michigan and local partners are responding to craft a new vision, strategy and plan that will lower the risk for and severity of such [read more]

As a small business in Warren bidding on Department of Defense contracts, Dr. Rita Fields knew that in order to win contracts, 313 Industries needed to meet the compliance requirements of DFARS 252.204-7012.  In addition to this, the DoD released the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification standard that would require all companies to be certified to a specified maturity level by 2025 and since 313 Industries had taken minimal steps to meet the NIST 800-171, they  knew they needed to [read more]