News Archive Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership Holds Annual Investor Meeting; Awards Owosso Speedway With 2022 Project of the Year February 6, 2023 - The Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership (SEDP), the non-profit economic development agency serving Shiawassee County, recently held their annual investor meeting (sponsored by Consumers Energy) and highlighted their activities in 2022. Organizational accomplishments included: Completing the first year of five-year strategic plan focused on business, workforce and real estate development Achieving Accredited... Read More Shiawassee County Receives $680,000 MEDC Grant to Plan for Potential Megasite Development in Vernon Township & Durand December 5, 2022 - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has awarded Shiawassee County government a $680,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to support planning activities for future development of a land site located in Vernon Township and the City of Durand, which would become one of the State of Michigan’s top potential megasites... Read More Owosso Speedway Under New Ownership, Begins Massive 5 year Renovation Project November 10, 2022 - On September 30th, 2022, Rex and Sarah Wheeler purchased the historic Owosso Speedway (est. 1939). At 8am the same day the heavy construction equipment was in the driveway ready to begin. Owosso Speedway has been aregional favorite among Midwest racers for several decades. The Speedway was the location of a World War... Read More Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership Formally Recognized for Accredited Economic Development Organization Status September 21, 2022 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – This week at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)’s Annual Conference, the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership (SEDP) was recognized for their recent certification as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). SEDP President/CEO Justin Horvath and Board Chair Bryan Marks were presented with a... Read More SEDP Holds Annual Meeting, Hears Comments From MEDC CEO Quentin Messer July 22, 2022 - On July 20th, the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership at the Memorial Healthcare NOW Building’s Educational Theater. The program kicked off with an introduction to the host facility by Memorial Healthcare CEO Brian Long. At the conclusion of his comments, SEDP Chair Bryan Marks made the surprise announcement the... Read More Memorial Healthcare Awarded Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership’s Project of the Year at SEDP’s Annual Meeting July 21, 2022 - Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership has awarded their Project of the Year award to Memorial Healthcare for the new 115,000 square-foot NOW Building at Memorial’s main campus. The Project of the Year, sponsored by Consumers Energy, serves to recognize a new or expanding business in Shiawassee County that creates a... Read More Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership Supports New Millage Proposal That Will Strengthen Vocational Training Programs for Local High School Students May 26, 2022 - The Board of Directors of the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership (SEDP), the economic development organization serving Shiawassee County, recently voted to endorse the Shiawassee Regional Education Service District (RESD)’s request for a Career & Technical Education (also known as Vocational Training) millage that will be on the August 2nd... Read More Shiawassee County Child Care Tri-Share Hub Announces First Partner Company in Spartan Fence; Still Seeking Local Employers to Participate May 19, 2022 - The Shiawassee County Childcare Tri-Share Hub has secured its first employer partner in Perry Township based Spartan Fence. The program seeks to address the challenges of childcare availability for area workers by splitting the costs between the employer, employee, and grant funds. The Shiawassee County hub is a partnership between... Read More Vernon Township & City of Durand Community Forum Information Now Available April 20, 2022 - Following the joint session of the Vernon Township Board and the City of Durand Council, information from the program is now available for review below. Program Video: Read More Michigan SBDC Announces Retirement of Business Consultant Cheryl Peterson; Application Now Open For Interested Candidates April 13, 2022 - OWOSSO, MI – The Michigan Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership, today announced that Business Consultant Cheryl Peterson has elected to retire. Peterson’s decision comes after serving as a Business Consultant since 2012. She has been vital... Read More Page 3 of 9 pages < 1 2 3 4 5 > Last ›
