LANSING — In June, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity ’s (LEO) Community & Worker Economic Transition Office launched the MI Hub for Manufacturers , a dynamic online platform designed to help local businesses grow, access funding and stay competitive.
Today, more than 100 manufacturers across Michigan are using the platform to apply for $17 million in grant and loan opportunities and access events, resources and tools to grow their businesses and train their staff.
“We are seeing manufacturers across Michigan already using the MI Hub for Manufacturers, showing both the need and desire from businesses to prepare for new opportunities in mobility, advanced energy, defense and other growing sectors,” said Jonathan Smith, director of the Michigan Co