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Quentin L. Messer, Jr. was appointed the new CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) by the MEDC Executive Committee. He currently works as the President and CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance, a position he’s held since 2015. Prior to that, he served as the assistant secretary at Louisiana Economic Development as […]

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced leadership changes in key positions in state government. First, the governor recommended Mark Burton, her chief strategist, to serve as CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp (MEDC).  He has been involved with state government and politics for nearly two decades. Prior to his current role, Mr. Burton worked […]

On Tuesday it was announced the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee approved the hiring of Jeff Mason as the new CEO.  Several weeks ago, Governor Rick Snyder recommend Mr. Mason to oversee the MEDC and by unanimous approval the executive committee voted to approve.  Most recently, he spent eight-years at the University Research […]

On Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder announced he is recommending Jeff Mason to lead the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) following Steve Arwood’s departure.  Mr. Arwood announced last month that he would be stepping down from the job on June 30.  The MEDC CEO is charged with implementing and executive MEDC’s core mission of business development […]

This week it was announced that Steve Arwood, CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp (MEDC), would be stepping down on June 30.  Mr. Arwood has served in his current role, as well as president and chairman of the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF), since January 2015.  Prior to that, he also served as director of […]