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Tour of one of the MTA hydrogen fuel cell buses. These investments mark a major step toward reducing emissions and positioning Flint as a leader in sustainable, next-generation public transit.

Walking tour of Kettering University's facilities, including their Mobility Research Center, where groundbreaking work is advancing autonomous and connected vehicle technology, and the new Innovation Lab, a collaborative space designed to spark creativity, entrepreneurship, and industry solutions.

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe spoke with Rachel Johnson, CEO of Cherryland Electric Cooperative and watched a demo of their innovative drone program that helps improve efficiency and decrease outages.

Walking tour of Cherry Republic's Glen Arbor location with founder Bob Sutherland. Cherry Republic celebrates Michigan's Northwest as the Cherry Capital of the World.

The Growth Office took students from around the state on a field trip to Grand Rapids to showcase the great places, great opportunities and welcoming communities. During their visit, students from across the state toured amenity-rich neighborhoods, met local residents and ultimately experienced what makes Grand Rapids a great place to build their future.

Tour of Citizen Robotics, a Detroit-based nonprofit pioneering the use of 3D printing and robotic construction to reduce housing costs and material waste.

The Michigan Growth Office to lead more than 150 college students and young professionals on the ultimate tour of Detroit in partnership with Rocket, Business Leaders for Michigan, and City Institute.

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe had a conversation with Mark Cuban exploring why talent attraction and retention are key to economic growth and how to succeed in today’s business climate.

The Michigan Growth Office officially announced the statewide Make MI Home program at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Five new communities were awarded $769,000 in total so they can launch their own unique talent retention and attraction programs

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe delivered a keynote at the MI Healthy Climate conference that centered around Michigan's distinct competencies to be a leader in the fight against the climate crisis- and how that work is important to the talent we want to attract and retain

In celebration of Earth Month, The Growth Office hit the road to showcase how people, places and projects across Michigan are fighting the climate crisis

In celebration of Earth Month, The Growth Office hit the road to showcase how people, places and projects across Michigan are fighting the climate crisis

In partnership with Black Tech Saturdays (BTS), a Detroit-based network for professionals and entrepreneurs in tech, we traveled to Miami to strengthen connections with the creative ecosystem. We set out to ensure Michigan entrepreneurs have the support they need, while letting tech and creative talent nationwide know Michigan is a great place to build their future.

In partnership with Black Tech Saturdays (BTS), a Detroit-based network for professionals and entrepreneurs in tech we traveled to Houston for AfroTech to talk with tech entrepreneurs. We set out to ensure Michigan entrepreneurs have the support they need, while letting tech and creative talent nationwide know Michigan is a great place to build their future.

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe moderated the Innovation Generation panel featuring youth from across the state who are currently exploring careers in mobility at the Michigan Mobility Conference.

A conversation with the Western Med. Innovation Center to discuss the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for our economy, and how the state can better support these businesses

Walking tour in downtown Vicksburg, Michigan to highlight the community investments made by the city, and how those investments attract families and support small businesses

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. The Office is tasked with implementing the Growing Michigan Together Council’s blueprint for growth, passed 19-1 in December 2023. With Gov. Whitmer signing an executive order deeming the Council’s work complete, Michigan’s Growth Office will lead the state’s population growth work to retain current and attract future Michiganders

Walking tour through CommonGrounds, a mixed-use housing development that has loads of community spaces in the building, including childcare, a theater, and restaurants

A conversation with founders and stakeholders in the freshwater innovation (BlueTech) space to highlight the unique advantages Michigan has to scale this sector

Conversation with Grand Rapids area employers on the importance of talent attraction and retention as it relates to growing our industries and our population

For Michigan to lead on innovation, we have to continuously listen to and collaborate with founders and innovators across the state. This roundtable conversation included startup founders across various sectors all located in West Michigan

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe had the opportunity to participate as a guest judge at the U.S Nationals Invention Convention, a national competition of student innovators

Pancakes and Politics provides a forum for policy makers and leaders to connect with stakeholders across the Detroit region. Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe was able to share insights and progress around Michigan's population growth effort

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe presented at the MMDC annual meeting the goals and progress of Michigan's population growth effort

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe delivered a keynote address at the MI Healthy Climate conference that centered around Michigan's distinct competencies to be a leader in the fight against the climate crisis- and how that work is important to the talent we want to attract and retain

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe presented to the Flint Food Policy Council (convened by the CRIM Foundation) to discuss how Michigan's population growth goals relate to securing basic necessities for all current residents, including access to food, educational and workforce opportunities, and affordable housing

The MEDC hosted a winner's and pick's brunch, connecting athletes, investors, and founders during the NFL draft in Detroit. Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe was able to welcome people to the event and speak to the Michigan Growth Office's commitment to bolster the innovation economy

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe participated on a panel focused on how Michigan can lead the Midwest in growing Michigan's clean energy workforce

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe joined representatives from the Flint and Genesee Group to visit some recent placemaking renovations in downtown Flint

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe also oversees the MEDC's marketing campaigns, including Pure Michigan. Tourism is a critical component to Michigan's growth effort as it provides visitors an opportunity to experience Michigan's unique regions

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe convened a roundtable with WMU students to hear what amenities students want in their communities when they start their careers

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe joined the Michigander Scholars (a cohort of students in qualifying tech and engineering undergraduate and graduate students with unprecedented access to industry knowledge, career opportunities, and scholarships) to discuss their outlook on staying in Michigan after their program

In some of Michigan's communities, population growth is a dire need, especially as it relates to key industries. Northern Michigan has seen multiple hospitals closed due to insufficient staff to run these facilities. Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe connected with rural hospital leaders to discuss how we can grow our population to address critical workforce shortages- like nurses and doctors in Michigan's rural communities

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe participated in a panel at Midwest House discussing Michigan's unique competencies to attract and retain talent- despite not being on one of America's coasts

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe presented to the Berrien and Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agencies on the Michigan Growth Office's plans to implement the education strategies in the Growing Michigan Together Council report

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe participated in a panel titled "Growing Michigan’s Population - Path to a Prosperous Future"

Team members of the Michigan Growth Office attended the tribal-state winter forum to better understand the population concerns and trends for tribal nations.

Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe joined CEO Messer from the MEDC to discuss Michigan's economic future, and how the state plans for population growth to add to the overall economic prosperity

The 2024 Detroit Policy Conference's theme was "Growing Our Population". Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe joined the Growing Michigan Together Council (GMTC ) co-chair Shirley Stancato to discuss how the Michigan Growth Office intends to implement the GMTC report.