Macomb County Planning & Economic Development

09/02/2026

Big growth in St. Clair Shores!

EW Grobbel is investing $14 million in a 90,000-square-foot facility, creating 50 new jobs and expanding its production capacity right here in Macomb County.

MCPED was proud to help connect the company with the resources, workforce partners and opportunities needed to support the project.

Read the full success story: https://www.macombgov.org/macomb-business/news/ew-grobbel-expands-st-clair-shores-14-million-investment

September 1, 2026 EW Grobbel, a 143-year-old Detroit-based food company best known for its corned beef, is expanding operations with a $14 million investment in St. Clair Shores. The company purchased and is renovating a 90,000-square-foot facility, including approximately $2 million in new machiner...

08/31/2026

Today marked an exciting milestone for SAPA Transmission, Inc. and Macomb County as we celebrated the groundbreaking of the company’s new advanced manufacturing facility in Shelby Township.

SAPA’s $163 million investment will create more than 300 jobs and further strengthen Macomb County’s position as a leader in advanced manufacturing and the defense industry.

Today’s groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction, it reflects SAPA’s continued commitment to Macomb County and the power of collaboration between business, local communities and economic development partners.

We are proud to have SAPA growing here in Macomb County and look forward to seeing this project take shape.

08/18/2026

Our Macomb County Parks and Natural Resources team is working alongside OHM Advisors to identify gaps in our coastal non-motorized trail network. Funded by Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the Connecting Coastal Communities project seeks to link local assets to a broader, interconnected network of land and water trails, more specifically the Great Lakes Way.

Learn more about the initiative:

TRAILS PLAN FOR MACOMB COUNTY

08/18/2026

Another milestone reached, in the future of Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Macomb County along side partners broke ground on the $27.8 million dollar William P. Rosso Highway extension.

More information can be found at Https://selfridgemissionnext.com

08/14/2026

Congratulations to Eclipse Mold on 50 years of innovation, ingenuity and manufacturing excellence!

What began in a small backroom in 1976 has grown into a global operation spanning more than 150,000 square feet and employing 225 people. We are proud that Eclipse Mold calls Mount Clemens and Macomb County home, and we look forward to seeing what the next 50 years will bring.

08/13/2026

Yesterday, our team attended the Great Lakes Policy Conference, bringing together representatives from across the state to discuss important topics including innovation, infrastructure, tourism, and the future of the Great Lakes. It was a great opportunity to connect, share ideas and learn more about the work shaping our region’s future!

08/13/2026

Last week, our team joined economic development professionals from across the state for the Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDA) Annual Meeting in downtown Detroit.

Macomb County was proud to support the event as a sponsor while contributing to the conversation through speaking and panel participation. Thank you to Jack Johns, Todd Seibert, Hali Lenney and MEDA for a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and discuss the future of economic development in Michigan.

08/12/2026

SAPA Transmission, Inc. is investing $163 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Shelby Township, creating more than 300 jobs and strengthening Macomb County’s defense manufacturing sector. This transformative expansion demonstrates what is possible when public and private partners work together to support business growth and long-term investment.

We are proud to have SAPA call Macomb County home and look forward to continuing to support its growth now and into the future.

Read more about the project:

August 11, 2026 The SAPA Transmission expansion in Shelby Township stands as one of the region’s most transformative commercial real estate developments of 2026. This project represents a major milestone in Macomb County’s defense manufacturing growth and exemplifies strategic collaboration be...

08/11/2026

We love seeing businesses grow and succeed in Macomb County! SMT Automation LLC is thriving in its new 41,000-square-foot Bruce Township facility, where the company designs advanced machinery, integrates automation systems and manufactures CNC parts. We’re proud to have supported SMT’s expansion and excited to see what comes next!

SMTAutomation Company

08/07/2026

United Shore Professional Baseball League has officially opened its new headquarters in Downtown Utica, thanks to nearly $1 million in revitalization and placemaking support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and $450,000 in Brownfield Redevelopment funds from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

These investments transformed a former landfill into a vibrant spot, featuring office space, JJ’s Doghouse Restaurant and a new team retail shop. The project will create more than 40 new jobs and continues the strong redevelopment momentum inspired by Jimmy John’s Field.