Macomb County Planning & Economic Development

05/27/2026

Act fast! Applications end Friday May 29th. Do you know a High School Senior who’s passionate about Technology, Math & Science? Are they planning to pursue a STEM career at a Michigan school?

Tell them to apply for a chance to receive a NNDIA Michigan Chapter Michigan STEM Scholarship!
https://ndia-mich.org/stem-scholarship-application/

The NDIA MI is committed to supporting STEM education by awarding deserving students with either:

$1,500 for those seeking education at MI community colleges or

$3,000 for those pursuing a BS degree at a MI university

NDIA Michigan’s STEM Scholarships 2026 Scholarship Program OverviewThe NDIA Michigan Chapter is dedicated to supporting the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians. As part of this commitment, we actively support formal STEM education and advocate for policies t...

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Macomb County Planning & Economic Development, we remember and honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

The MCPED team was very excited this morning to stop by Synergy to drop off their award. Synergy Prototype Stamping received the Excellence in Manufacturing Award during the Macomb Business Awards 2026.

Their commitment to precision, innovation, and quality continues to strengthen Macomb County’s manufacturing sector and drive forward industry excellence.

05/19/2026

Macomb County’s Planning & Natural Resources team was proud to lead a coastal resiliency tour during last month’s National Planning Conference in Detroit, attended by more than 4,000 planners.

We showcased two major projects: the renovated Chapotan Basin, which now holds 28 million gallons of stormwater to protect Lake St. Clair, and the Ford Cove shoreline restoration, supported by a $7.5M grant for habitat improvements, native plantings, and naturalized shoreline.

Great turnout, great questions, and a great opportunity to highlight Macomb’s leadership in coastal resiliency.

05/18/2026

Atomic Industries is expanding in Shelby Township with support from Macomb County Planning and Economic Development! A newly approved Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate will help the company invest more than $10M in advanced manufacturing equipment and create up to 60 new jobs.

Proud to support innovative companies growing in Macomb County. Interested in expansion or incentives? Our team is here to help: 586-469-5285.

To read more about Atomic Industries

May 18, 2026 Atomic Industries is growing its presence in Shelby Township with the support of Macomb County Planning and Economic Development through a newly approved Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC). The incentive provides a 50% reduction in real estate taxes for 10 years, helping...

05/15/2026

The future of food and beverage manufacturing is evolving. Are you ready for what’s next?
Join MMTC and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development for Making Michigan 2026: Next Era Food & Beverage Manufacturing to explore the technologies, trends, and strategies shaping the industry. Connect with fellow manufacturers, hear from industry experts, and discover innovative solutions that can help improve efficiency, strengthen operations, and keep your business competitive.
June 11, 2026
Sterling Heights, MI

Register today at: https://education.the-center.org/explore/remaking-michigan-2026-next-era-food-beverage-manufacturing?fbclid=IwY2xjawRz8zNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSQ3pjZHozR2JqSDJvSTBvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkTwgiMo0bXJ0w8H3wG5FtaxfA0tmgTCgm-iNCMsnSbWGo2GA9C-bSmu-DAM_aem_FncCpaLs5kttW1f4q6iocQ

The future of food and beverage manufacturing is evolving. Are you ready for what’s next?

Join MMTC for Re:Making Michigan 2026: Next Era Food & Beverage Manufacturing to explore the technologies, trends, and strategies shaping the industry. Connect with fellow manufacturers, hear from industry experts, and discover innovative solutions that can help improve efficiency, strengthen operations, and keep your business competitive.

📅 June 11, 2026
📍 Sterling Heights, MI
🔗 Register now: https://education.the-center.org/explore/remaking-michigan-2026-next-era-food-beverage-manufacturing

05/14/2026

Our team is at Michigan Defense Expo not only working on the expo floor but also presenting on some of the project happening in Macomb County. Our Director Vicky Rowinski, CEcD presented on the ongoing Selfridge Mission Next project alongside representatives from the base. Each speaker/ presenter at MDEX this year will be gifted a thank you bag. One item found in the bag is from a local Macomb County business, Fundraiser Blankets | Birdy Boutique. We are so excited to see their ongoing success from being on Shark Tank ABC last year to participating in MDEX Detroit this year.

05/13/2026

Macomb County is full of fantastic and talented businesses. MFC Netform is representing this week at booth 1009, come and check them out at MDEX in downtown Detroit.

05/11/2026

Come check us out this week at MDEX! We’ll be at booths 5003–5004.

Featured Session
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Selfridge Air National Guard Base – The Next 100 Years

Attend this session to learn how your business can engage with opportunities at Selfridge Air National Guard Base as it prepares to support the F-15EX Eagle II and KC-46 Pegasus missions. Gain insight into upcoming needs, partnership pathways, and how to position your company for involvement in this evolving defense environment.

Presenter: Vicky Rowinski, Department Director, Macomb County Planning & Economic Development

Register:
here:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4k6K4AOWTUOfe04JHWf_l0Pdx7DQ7fpCvk6LVVzQMQRUNTFLS1U5Q1NLNVdNUUEwNEtOMFU1RUVWUC4u&route=shorturl

05/08/2026

To close out we're shining a spotlight on our marketing and communications team --- the people behind-the-scenes making big things happen for our department.

These folks support our economic development efforts by forming strategies and building plans that promote our work and connect businesses and partners with our team. But since they're behind-the-scenes, finding photos of them in action was a challenge. So here's a peak at a few of them working the recent Macomb Business Awards - which brought together 400 attendees to celebrate business in our community. Our mar/comm group was in charge of everything, and frankly, they made it look easy!

So shoutout to this team for everything they do. While you're not in economic development, you are an essential part of that process and we appreciate all of your creative efforts.