News Archive

Childcare Crisis Impacts Employers and Employees
April 18, 2024 - A recent study conducted by the Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee, and St. Clair County Regional Child Care Coalition (GLSSC)  Regional Child Care Coalition emphasizes the growing child care crisis that directly impacts employers and employees in the region.  There is a critical gap in available child care in St....

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Pier One Polymers Expands in Marysville, MI. - $3 Million Investment
April 9, 2024 - Pier One Polymers is a 25 year old compounder of engineered plastic resins used in the injection molded industry. They service a variety of markets including lawn and garden, industrial, sporting goods, marine, furniture and automotive. They are in the City of Marysville. The company's dedication...

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2023 brought nearly $110 Million in Regional Economic Investments to St. Clair County, Michigan
February 19, 2024 - The Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County hosted its Economic Growth Luncheon on Thursday, February 15, 2024.  The organization shared key measures from 2023, including that the region benefited from nearly $110 million in private investment and 273  new jobs from attraction projects, community development,  business expansions and small business development....

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New Small Business Cohort Program Seeks 40 Entrepreneurs from Region 6
January 23, 2024 - Applications are now being accepted from entrepreneurs in Shiawassee, Lapeer, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac and St. Clair Counties to become part of a newly formed Small Business Cohort.  The Cohort program will accommodate up to forty entrepreneurs in 2024, with each participant receiving coaching, mentoring and up to $7,000 in crucial support...

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Catapult Student Tech Competition - $12K in Total Prizes
December 20, 2023 - The Underground business incubator located in the Port Huron Smartzone and managed by the Economic Development Alliance (EDA) of St. Clair County has announced a student tech competition to take place in 2024.  Applications are open through January 10, 2024 for students to submit their ideas or innovations.  Winners will...

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Ten St. Clair County Companies Awarded over $300,000 in Going PRO Employee Training Funds
December 14, 2023 - The Economic Development Alliance (EDA) of St. Clair County is pleased to announce that ten St. Clair County companies have been awarded Going PRO employee training funds totaling $317,091.50.  The Going PRO Talent Fund makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired trainees. ...

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Boat Manufacturer Sunsation Products Investing $7.7 Million in St. Clair County, Michigan Expansion
December 7, 2023 - The Economic Development Alliance (EDA) of St. Clair County is pleased to announce that Sunsation Products, a longstanding family-owned boat manufacturer in the county, is expanding its operations.   Sunsation is a manufacturer of high-performance center console boats and the only boat builder in the region.  Due...

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EDA of St. Clair County Awarded $2.5 Million Small Business Hub Grant
November 9, 2023 - St. Clair County, Michigan  The Economic Development Alliance (EDA) of St. Clair County is pleased to announce it’s been awarded $2.5 million dollars through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Small Business Support Hubs program (SBSH).  The Small business Support Hubs (SBSH) program aims to strengthen...

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Redall Industries Investing $650,000 in Yale, MI. Expansion and Creating 34 New Jobs
September 1, 2023 - Redall Industries, a St. Clair County manufacturer located in Yale, Michigan, has been awarded a $156,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant fo expand its  growing operations.  The company will invest approximately $650,000 in the expansion project and is is expected to add 34 new jobs to its payroll.   ...

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Michigan Metal Coatings: How Location Drives Investment
June 26, 2023 - Michigan Metal Coatings in Port Huron, Michigan, provies metal corrosion protection for the automotive, heavy truck, industrial railroad and construction industries (Tier 2).  Some of the Top 5 OEM's MMC works with include:  Honda, Tesla, Toyota, Daimler Truck and General Motors. MMC also has 150 Tier 1 direct customers from Chicago...

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