Live, Work, Play in Macomb!

As of the 2020 Census, Macomb County ranked as the third-most populous county in the state. This series, made possible with the support of Macomb County, captures the stories of how residents and visitors live, work, and play in the region.

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.

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. 

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.

Roxana Park
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.

Mike's on the Water, St. Clair Shores
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. 

Deneweth’s Garden Center 
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.   

The Misty Blues crew.
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. 

How Macomb County is preserving farmland for future farmers

There are nearly 500 farms in Macomb County, and the agricultural and food processing sector contributes $343 million annually to the county’s GDP. Metromode finds out how farmland is being cared for and promoted in the region.

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