The Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Alliance (EDA) of St. Clair County, Dan Casey was recently in Lansing as the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) held their annual Interlocal and Corporate partners meeting. Casey said that “the MEDC has the annual meeting to bring its partners up to speed on changes to programs, the budget, or other strategic initiatives.” He said, “this year, the focus was on the new MEDC strategic plan that was just approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, which is appointed by the governor. Casey explained that over the years, “the MEDC has maintained interlocal agreements with many economic development agencies in the state, and St. Clair County’s EDA has signed such an agreement.” Casey said the agreement “essentially establishes the relationship and roles of the MEDC and the local partner.” President and CEO of the MEDC, Jeff Mason presented a 5 year strategic direction of economic development in the state of Michigan at the meeting. According to the MEDC, the strategic plan that was unveiled is committed to enabling long-term economic opportunity for all Michiganders.
