Automation, AI, and the Future of Manufacturing Take Center Stage in Muskegon

Business News |Jun 11, 2025|4 min read
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) hosted Beyond Boundaries: Automation, a panel discussion held at the Muskegon Innovation Hub at GVSU. The event brought together industry leaders and manufacturing experts to explore how automation and AI are transforming operations, reshaping the workforce, and positioning Muskegon County for a competitive future. Moderated ...
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Greater Muskegon Economic Development Names Trevor Friedeberg as New President and CEO

Business News |May 29, 2025|2 min read
Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Friedeberg as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Friedeberg, a seasoned economic development professional with a proven track record of regional collaboration and business attraction, will officially step into the role on June 2, 2025. Friedeberg currently serves ...
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$1.3M in Revitalization and Placemaking Program funds will support 7 West Michigan placemaking projects

Business News |May 20, 2025|7 min read
(GRAND RAPIDS, MICH) – West Michigan economic development organizations Greater Muskegon Economic Development, Lakeshore Advantage, and The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), announces that $1.3 million in funding from the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program will help spur the development of 7 placemaking projects across the region. The ...
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Greater Muskegon Economic Development Announces Interim Leadership Appointments

Business News |Dec 19, 2024|2 min read
Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) has appointed Frank Peterson as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Kelsey Rhoda as Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) in anticipation of the planned departure of current GMED President Marla Schneider in early January. Frank Peterson currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for the WheelFish Group and ...
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Greater Muskegon Economic Development President Departs, Organization Poised for Continued Success

Business News |Dec 19, 2024|2 min read
Muskegon, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) announced today that Marla Schneider is stepping down as President and CEO, embarking on a new chapter in her career as the President and CEO of Cornerstone Alliance, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Her last day at GMED will be January 3, 2025. Schneider, who has led the organization ...
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Rollon Corporation Establishes New Manufacturing Facility in Norton Shores

Business News |Nov 19, 2024|2 min read
Norton Shores, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED) is pleased to announce that Rollon Corporation, a subsidiary of The Timken Company, is constructing a 147,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Norton Shores. The new facility will produce linear motion systems for advanced robotics and automation applications across a range of industries, including industrial ...
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Rowan Park in Downtown Muskegon Heights Receives Final Grants to Complete Redevelopment Plans

Business News |Jul 12, 2024|4 min read
Redevelopment of the Park Includes Installation of a Splash Pad and Public Restrooms Muskegon Heights, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED), in cooperation with the Community Foundation for Muskegon County (CFFMC), is thrilled to announce that the City of Muskegon Heights has received funding from a DNR SPARK grant to redevelop Rowan Park, an ...
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MasterTag Unveils Transformative Expansion Plans to Fuel Innovation and Job Growth in Muskegon County

Business News |Jun 14, 2024|2 min read
New 95,000 sq. ft. Facility Connected to the Existing Production Center and Offices Montague, MI – MasterTag, a leading innovator in horticultural labeling and branding solutions, announced today its facility expansion project, solidifying a commitment to growth, innovation, and the community. The company is set to construct a cutting-edge facility that will serve as a ...
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Industrial Parks Strategy Unveiled and Strategic Site Readiness Program Grant Secured for Economic Advancement in Muskegon Heights

Business News |Apr 11, 2024|3 min read
Muskegon Heights, MI – Greater Muskegon Economic Development announced today the completion of two industrial park master plans to foster economic growth in the Muskegon Heights community. This strategy was developed through a collaborative effort between the City of Muskegon Heights, Greater Muskegon Economic Development (GMED), CIB Planning, Metro Consulting Associates, and OHM Advisors. The ...
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