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 jobs and wealth creation exponentially affect the region’s future sustainability, it has since worked with its clients to create over 33,000 jobs and $3 billion in wealth for the community- and dramatically increase their bottom lines. Southwest Michigan First has engaged with more than 10,000 contacts across all industries on the advantages of the eight counties making up the Southwest Michigan Region.

Southwest Michigan First’s unique model of philanthropy and capitalism is internationally recognized from Melbourne to Vancouver for its innovation in economic development. 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.

Specialties

Economic Development, Venture Capitalism, Recruitment, Life Science, Manufacturing, Back Office, Commercial Real Estate, Talent Management and Leadership Development, Community Capitalism