Our Partners

Michigan Works! Michigan Works! was established in 1987 to foster high-quality employment and training programs serving employers and workers by providing support activities and a forum for information exchange for Michigan's workforce development system. That system has been recognized by the National Alliance of Business as the most innovative in the country.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), a partnership between the state and local communities, promotes smart economic growth by developing strategies and providing services to create and retain good jobs and a high quality of life. Midland Tomorrow, as an interlocal partner of the MEDC, holds a seat on the board that directs the corporate objectives of the corporation, and also participates in quarterly meetings of the MEDC advisory group.

Small Business & Technology Development Center Midland Tomorrow is a satellite office for the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center, Region 5. The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center network provides a full range of services for a variety of small businesses that are emerging and growing throughout Michigan - new venture companies, existing small businesses, expanding businesses, new technology companies, and innovators. The MI-SBTDC is known throughout Michigan for its quality counsel, training and market research capabilities. All services are available at low or no cost because of the financial support of the U.S. Small Business Administration and local partners in each region.

North Coast Technology Investors North Coast, a Midland venture capital firm, is committed to forging lasting partnerships. Midland Tomorrow works closely with North Coast Technology Investors to bring new business and new ideas to the Midland market.

Midland Downtown Development Authority Midland Tomorrow partners closely with the Downtown Development Authority on several initiatives to bring economic investment to Midland, including applications for Michigan Cool Cities grants since the Cool Cities program’s inception in the summer of 2004.

Link MBS Representatives from Midland, Bay and Saginaw Counties and their respective economic development agencies have formed a taskforce to develop a Regional Telecommunications Plan. The Link Michigan Mission is to facilitate investments that help provide the most robust telecommunications infrastructure in the nation.

MITECH+
MITECH+, a Midland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a collaborative partner with Midland Tomorrow on the new John Bartos Opportunity Center, a 120,000 square foot facility in eastern Midland. The facility contains 14 wet labs and ready infrastructure.

Central Michigan Research Alliance
The Central Michigan Research Alliance (CMRA) is a regional affiliation that links the technology resources and opportunities of Central Michigan University, CMU Research Corporation, Midland Tomorrow, Michigan Molecular Institute (MMI), Middle Michigan Development Corporation, Saginaw Future Inc., and Saginaw Valley State University. The CMRA promotes the many valuable intellectual assets available in the Central Michigan region while developing a means to promote cross-collaboration between companies and organizations in the area.

Michigan Economic Developers Association
MEDA provides educational programs to both members and non-members in a variety of different areas specific to economic development. From environmental issues and marketing to technology affecting economic development, MEDA provides the answers.