Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Michigan's future is built through continued investment. We’ll keep investing in the People, Places and Projects shaping Michigan's future. Here’s what that looks in the Bipartisan FY27 Budget:

🔵 $30M to help small businesses grow.
🔵 $28.5M for community revitalization and business growth.
🔵 $9.7M to power entrepreneurship and innovation.
🔵 $11M for Pure Michigan to keep inspiring travelers.
🔵 $3.5M to advance the Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation.
🔵 $11M to support the Arts and Cultural Program across the state.
🔵 $250K to preserve Michigan’s historic lighthouses.

A once vacant Battle Creek hotel reopened as a modern DoubleTree by Hilton, backed by our Michigan Community Revitalization Program. We bridged the financial gap to get this project across the finish line. Connected directly to Kellogg Arena, this rebuilt space brings foot traffic, public green space and new energy straight to the heart of the business district.