TELLING MICHIGAN’S STORY

The MEDF’s Important Role

Michigan isn’t just an integral part of the country’s economy—it’s a pillar of the global marketplace. The brilliant minds and businesses in this state are transforming the very path their industries take to succeed.

It’s possible with the vital connections made with support from the MEDF. From international delegations to training for MEDC leaders to making connections here at home, we’re working to make Michigan the best place to live, work, and do business for everyone.

International Investment Missions

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Team Michigan delegations are making sure Michigan is meeting worldwide opportunities where they exist.

Spain Investment Mission

Gov. Whitmer embarked on a three-day investment mission to Spain. The governor met with public and private sector leaders to discuss partnerships and investments, including meeting with Gestamp, a Spanish multinational automotive engineering company. Just a few months prior, Gestamp had announced expansions of its manufacturing operations near its North American headquarters, located in Michigan.

Taiwan and South Korea Investment Mission

Gov. Whitmer took a five-day investment mission to Taiwan and South Korea that began with the opening of the Michigan Taiwan Office, a strategic foothold that the MEDC will administer. The news was topped with announcements of three Michigan expansions by Taiwanese firms, including Tung Thih Electronics, TYC Americas, and Sumeeko.

The governor met with Delta Electronics, AUO Corporation, and Taiwan authorities to discuss investment opportunities and partnerships. The governor also visited the American Institute in Taiwan, connected with alumni groups from the University of Michigan (U-M) and Michigan State University (MSU), and participated in a semiconductor roundtable.

Gov. Whitmer continued to South Korea, where she traveled to the Interbattery conference, one of the world’s leading battery exhibitions. There, the governor met with Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solutions and joined LT Precision LLC as it announced that Michigan would be home to its North American headquarters.

U.K., Netherlands, and Germany Investment Mission

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist also traveled abroad to spread the story of Michigan’s leadership in the global defense and aerospace sectors. To start the journey, Michigan announced it would join the Aerospace States Association, a nonpartisan organization of lieutenant governors, governor-appointed delegates, state legislators, and territorial and tribal representatives that influence federal policy.

Next, Lt. Gov. Gilchrist and Team Michigan attended the Farnborough Air Show in the U.K. Michigan engaged with over 100,000 visitors, more than a quarter of whom were c-suite and government officials, and connected with

1,400 exhibitors from 41 countries. After the air show,

delegation members continued their efforts to promote

Michigan in the Netherlands and Germany.