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MEDC’s Industry 4.0 grant program will provide companies with 50 percent reimbursement for qualifying I4.0 technology implementation costs

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s small manufacturers looking to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies are now able to apply for grants of up to $25,000 as part of the $3 million Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grant program, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Grants will be reimbursement-based and will cover up to 50 percent of eligible technologies, including additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics and automation, and more.

In honor of World Trade Week this week, Michigan celebrates the economic importance of global trade with MEDC’s International Trade Program, an export resource center that helps Michigan businesses grow within the state and internationally. The program’s regionally-dedicated International Trade Managers act as a concierge service in helping companies to access global markets and save on export costs that affect their bottom line. Join in on the celebration by exploring these resources to ensure your company has the right tools of the trade to succeed in global markets.

MCSB Michigan 50 Companies To Watch,
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In a lead-up to the 2022 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, on May 3rd! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/

Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Beth Kelly, President, and Visionary, HR Collaborative, Grand Rapids, MI, a Michigan 50 Companies To Watch award winner for 2022.