Southwest Michigan First

Economic Development Organization

Southwest Michigan First

Southwest Michigan First is an organization of privately funded economic development advisors who act as the catalyst for economic success in Southwest Michigan. Founded in 1999 on the principle that the most powerful force for change is a well-paying job, the organization works across all industries throughout the seven counties making up the Southwest Michigan Region. Looking to expand, locate or start something new? Southwest Michigan First’s people and services are focused on connecting community capital to respond to its customers’ needs, wants and desires to generate meaningful results. Community driven, Southwest Michigan First is committed to company growth, government and education alignment, acceleration of its vibrant core communities, talent development and communication of its regional advantages.

Contact

Team

  • Miranda Garcide
    Associate, Southwest Michigan First

Company Stages Served

  • Growth/Expansion
  • Idea/Pre-Seed
  • Mezzanine
  • Public
  • Seed

Industry Sectors Served

  • Business Services
  • Consumer Products
  • Other

Types of Programs Offered

  • Business Retention/Expansion/Attraction
  • Capital
  • Other
  • Talent Attraction/Retention
  • Talent Development

The most timely & relevant email you will get about Michigan’s investment & entrepreneurial ecosystem.

From public policy to the new ideas and breakthrough investment opportunities, MVCA will keep your finger on the pulse of must know information in the industry.

Newsletter

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.