A West Michigan native comes home to head up the state’s economic development agency, if approved by a final board vote. With the new director comes a wider economic world view and connections that could bring new business and jobs to the state.
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LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Friday announced that, pending formal Board action on February 26, D. Gregory Main will replace James Epolito beginning April 1 as president and CEO of the state's central investment attraction and job creation organization.
Main, until recently, was CEO and president of i2E INC, one of the nation's leading technology commercialization organizations in Oklahoma City.
"Michigan is widely recognized for the strength of our premier economic development organization that is today getting a new leader with deep experience in vital business and technology sectors," said Matthew Cullen, chairman of the MEDC Executive Committee. "Greg Main is a tested, proven economic developer with everything it takes - focus, energy and tech savvy - to bring new investments and jobs to our state."
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