📣Hot off the press!📣 This week we launched our new department newsletter - Momentum. The quarterly publication will not only include economic development news, but also community planning; parks and natural resources; mapping and data services; and internal department updates. It will also serve as a compliment to the end-of-the-year hard copy Momentum magazine. Together these publications will provide a look at the phenomenal work being done by our department. Take a look at Momentum via the link below --- and if you want to get this direct to your inbox, you can subscribe here too!
Macomb County Planning & Economic Development
Government Administration
Mount Clemens, MI 2,394 followers
Building business through economic development, creating community through sound planning principles.
About us
The Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development works to stimulate the local economy by helping businesses to grow and optimizing life experiences for residents and visitors. With a priority to assist in the creation of jobs for our highly skilled workforce, MCPED creates an environment where business thrives. Based on the strength of existing assets and partnerships, the department is particularly focused on the targeted industries of aerospace, advanced manufacturing, defense and homeland security. It also offers of full spectrum of services to cultivate entrepreneurship. To preserve and develop the rich community life that people in Macomb County expect, the department supports the principles of smart growth. It seeks to achieve a unique sense of place for each of the 27 local municipalities it serves; expand transportation options; diversify employment; reuse idled properties creatively; utilize green energy; preserve open space and farmland; support educational and cultural institutions; protect and promote Lake St. Clair; promote and expand the Macomb Orchard Trail and a county-wide network of greenways.
- Website
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http://www.MacombBusiness.com
External link for Macomb County Planning & Economic Development
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Mount Clemens, MI
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- economic development, planning, consultation for businesses of all sizes, mapping, and research
Locations
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Primary
1 South Main
7th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48015, US
Employees at Macomb County Planning & Economic Development
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Megan Ochmanek
Marketing and Communications Project Manager, Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development
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Vicky Rowinski, CEcD
Director at Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development
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Thomas Fisher
Heavy Truck Mechanic at Macomb County Department of Roads
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Matt Pierscinski
Senior Communications Specialist - Graphic and Multimedia Design at Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development
Updates
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Our Economic Development team has been out and about meeting with businesses and organizations to assist them in a variety of ways. For instance, just yesterday Emerson Krolewski and Curt Chowanic attended the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) industry luncheon at INTEC Automated Controls where they networked with attendees and provided information about our department services. Want to learn more about what we do? Get in touch! Email [email protected] or [email protected], or visit www.macombbusiness.com. #economicdevelopment #businessdevelopment #macombcounty
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**Upcoming event!** Join the Macomb County Chamber and Michigan Works! Macomb/St. Clair as they share ways to explore registered apprenticeship as a strategy to meet your needs for skilled workers. Registration is required: https://lnkd.in/deKXaBZ7
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Time is running out to join the 11th annual Manufacturing Day as a host site in Macomb County! The event will run from Sept. 30-Oct. 4, but the deadline to participate is July 31 – and assistance is still needed. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gDwE3dD7
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Are you a small, Macomb County packaged food or beverage producer and looking to expand your operations? If so, apply for our Best of the Zest food pitch competition and a chance to win a portion of grant prizes totaling more than $30,000. Applications will be accepted through July 25.
Best of the Zest Food Pitch Competition
macombgov.org
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Our Sprint and Splash is just a few days away! Are you joining us to walk, run, kayak or SUP at Lake St. Clair Metropark? If you want to, but haven't signed up, make sure to do so ASAP. Visit www.sprintandsplash.com to get started.
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Did you know? In Macomb County, products from nurseries, greenhouses, floriculture, and sod, make more than $35 million in annual sales. Also, in 2017, the U.S. Census of Agriculture ranked the county in the top 5% nationwide for the production of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod products. Learn more about our thriving #agriculture industry, and our incredible local greenhouses, via this Metromode feature:
Thriving: Meet some of the longest-standing plant nurseries in Macomb County
secondwavemedia.com
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Don't forget! Macomb County is in the process of updating our 5 year Parks, Natural Resources and Trails Master Plan and we need your input! Please fill out this brief survey to help shape the future of recreation in our county. https://arcg.is/1Tjb0T0
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Manufacturing Day is your chance to show off your facility to the next generation of prospective employees! Learn more and sign up as a host site for the program, which takes place, Sept. 30-Oct. 4, here:
Macomb County seeking Manufacturing Day host sites and sponsors
macombgov.org