Macomb’s GDP hit $53B in 2024, here is where the county’s investing
Macomb County’s GDP is at an all-time high of $53 billion. Here are the five target industries the county is focusing on (including some surprises), and what's ahead.
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Macomb provides prize incentives to shop local this holiday season
Businesses that are entered into the contest by shoppers will have the chance to win one of 10 grants worth $1,000 and shoppers will also be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 $150 gift cards.
From medicine to manufacturing: Macomb aims to fuel talent pipeline
Macomb County is making sure students feel connected in their fields of interest in a program designed to fuel the talent pipeline.
From Episcopal Church to House of Hip-Hop: Class Act Detroit inspires young people through the arts
Rashard Dobbins, founder of arts organization Class Act Detroit, tells youth they don't have to be an DJ, muralist or dancer. He would be delighted if they became a nurse who does murals or a preacher that raps.
Students get a taste of manufacturing careers at iconic bakery during MFG Day
From auto industry spaces to baking hot spots, over 2,000 high school students toured manufacturing companies across Macomb County for this year's MFG Day/Week.
How a block grant helps Macomb build parks, add solar street lights
Within the last five years, Macomb County has received an annual grant amount of around $1.8 million. Here's what the county does with it.
5 Macomb downtown areas to visit before summer ends
From New Baltimore to Romeo, here are five unique downtowns with great local vibes to check out.
Thriving: Meet some of the longest-standing plant nurseries in Macomb County
In Macomb County, products from nurseries, greenhouses, floriculture, and sod, make more than $35 million in annual sales. We take a closer look at the people growing the industry.
Open house and air show at Selfridge to highlight aerospace and defense in Macomb County
In Macomb, the aerospace and defense industry has been awarded more than $25 billion in contracts from 2010 to 2020. Now the county will celebrate with an open house and airshow at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base on June 8 and 9.
Get sustainable at these 5 thrift stores
From clothes and house decor to car parts, here are five resale businesses to check out in Macomb County.
