Let's Grow Michigan

Want to experience all that Grand Rapids has to offer for FREE? Join us this Friday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. for the You Can in Grand Rapids rally. We've teamed up with City Institute and Hello West Michigan to give students around the state the opportunity to visit Grand Rapids and experience the great places, great opportunities and welcoming communities that make this city a great one to call home. The tour includes stops at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Ah-Nab-Awen Park, a behind the scenes tour of Van Andel Arena and ends by visiting the small businesses located along Wealthy Street including Mokaya chocolate shop. Use code "YouCan2024" to get your ticket for free! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvg9UCin #LetsGrowMichigan #GrandRapids #YouCaninMichigan #YouCaninGrandRapids

Michigan is strategically positioned to lead the fight against the climate crisis which is why we're rolling up our sleeves to establish the state as a leader in climate innovation and purpose-driven work. Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe made the trek to Cambridge, Massachusetts to speak at EmTech MIT Technology Review 2024 where she discussed how states and organizations can learn from Michigan’s approach to public-private partnerships, actionable climate plans and business-government alignment in the clean energy transition. All of these factors contribute to retaining and attracting talent in today's competitive job market. #LetsGrowMichigan

Michigan is on the cutting edge of innovation and we want the whole state, country and world to know that you can both invent and manufacture the future right here. 🚀 Congrats again to the PitchMI finalists Voltaic Marine, GEKOT Robotics Inc., Boaz Bikes and the winner Civilized Cycles for presenting their mobility solutions at the state's inaugural pitch competition. Investing in entrepreneurs and innovators will help our state become a magnet for both businesses and talent, working together to drive population growth. #LetsGrowMichigan #PitchMI #MichiganMobility

One of the pillars of our work is to build a lifelong education system focused on future-ready skills and competencies by making postsecondary education more accessible and affordable. The Community College Guarantee does just that! It gives Michigan students the opportunity to earn a skills certificate or degree tuition free at their local community college. Visit michigan.gov/achievement to get started. #LetsGrowMichigan #MiAchievement #Sixtyby30

Young talent want great places, great opportunities and welcoming communities where they choose to call home, which is why we teamed up with City Institute to take students on field trips to cities across the state, showcasing our diverse and awe-inspiring communities. First up was #Detroit - where students got to experience all the city has to offer and what makes it a great place call home. They toured the Book Tower in downtown and soaked up the skyline from the rooftop. They imagined their trips to work at innovation hubs like Newlab and the historic Michigan Central as well as weekend concerts and shopping at Third Man Records and City Bird. They also heard from Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe who spoke about her experience living in other major cities and why she "boomeranged" to Detroit, not because of nostalgia but because she's betting on Michigan's future. Thanks to all the students who joined us in Detroit! Next up is #GrandRapids on Nov. 8! #LetsGrowMichigan #YouCanInDetroit #YouCanInMichigan

Congrats to the winner of the state’s inaugural PitchMI competiton, Civilized Cycles! 🎉 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented them with a $100,000 check from the Michigan Growth Office during the state’s first Mobility Conference. Civilized Cycles, based out of Detroit, Michigan, designs and manufactures ultra-light electric vehicles. Their flagship product, the Semi-Trike, offers the cargo capacity of a van at a fraction of the cost. This alternative transportation method is a more affordable, practical and sustainable alternative for moving large amounts of cargo short distances. And thanks to our other finalists Boaz Bikes, GEKOT Robotics Inc. and Voltaic Marine for leaving it all on the stage! #letsgrowmichigan #pitchmi

Today, Michigan’s Growth Office announced the recipients and programs selected to receive grant funding through the first round of Make MI Home, the office’s first-of-its-kind regional talent retention and attraction pilot program. The office is awarding $661,250 to five consortiums across the state whose innovative programs will help kick-start population growth by focusing on either retaining current residents or attracting new ones to make Michigan their home. Recipients include: - Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber - Grand Valley State University - Middle Michigan Development Corporation - TechTown Detroit, Wayne State University's Entrepreneurship Hub - West Michigan Works! Read more about their innovative and creative programs here: https://lnkd.in/gVeYBCGm #LetsGrowMichigan

Experience all Detroit has to offer this Friday for FREE! We're teaming up City Institute to roll out the red carpet for 150 of the best and brightest young people in the state to introduce them to great employers, community leaders and opportunities to build their future in Michigan at the You Can in Detroit Rally this Friday, October 18 from 1 - 7 p.m. The first 15 people to register using the code YouCan2024 will get their ticket for free. The event includes lunch, networking, behind the scenes tours, dinner and more! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gF-P7e5f #LetsGrowMichigan #YouCaninDetroit #YouCaninMichigan #DiscoverDetroit 

Join Michigan's Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe as well as CEO and Founder of REBRANDX Hajj Flemings for an AI inspired conversation that dives into Michigan's entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. Moderated by R.J. King with DBusiness Magazine, this discussion is taking place at StartupNation's seminar that explores the development of AI and its impact on Michigan businesses. This in-person event is this Thursday, October 10 at 4 p.m. in Birmingham, MI and is free to attend. Register here: https://ow.ly/ioUT50Tolgi #LetsGrowMichigan #Innovation

Yesterday, during the closing ceremony of Michigan Tech Week, Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe announced the four finalists selected to take the stage at PitchMI, a shark tank-style pitch competition focused on mobility. The finalists include Boaz Bikes, Civilized Cycles, GEKOT Robotics Inc. and Voltaic Marine. The PitchMI competition is scheduled to take place Thursday, October 24 at 2:30 p.m. during the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification’s inaugural MI Future Mobility Conference at Newlab in Detroit. The finalists will have the opportunity to share their innovative ideas with the world, with the winning startup selected to receive a $100,000 investment by the Growth Office. #LetsGrowMichigan #PitchMI