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Economic Development Alliance Releases 2026 St. Clair County Wage & Benefit Survey
February 25, 2026 - St. Clair County, Michigan – February 26, 2026
The Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County (EDA) today announced the release of the 2026 St. Clair County Wage & Benefit Survey, a comprehensive resource designed to help employers, human resource professionals, and community leaders better understand local compensation and benefits trends.
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CTV Interviews Dan Brennan from CocoBella’s Bakery at EDA’s Semi-Annual Event
February 20, 2026 - CocoBella Bakery's owner Dan Brennan speaks with CTV about the bakery at EDA's Semi-Annual Program. Watch the interview here.
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2025 Economic Impact Recap: Over 300 Jobs and $160.7 Million in Investments
February 17, 2026 - St. Clair County, Michigan – February 17, 2025
The Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County hosted its Semi-Annual meeting on February 17. Over 150 attendees listened to notable economic impact numbers shared from 2025. EDA member communities benefited from 339 total new jobs from attraction projects, community development and business expansions totaling $160.7 million in...
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EDA & MMTC Bringing Manufacturing Training Classes to Port Huron in 2026 - Registration Now Open
February 5, 2026 - St. Clair County, Michigan – February 5, 2026
The Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County (EDA), in partnership with the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), is pleased to announce that registration is now open for seven highly regarded manufacturing training courses coming to Port Huron throughout 2026. Bringing MMTC training directly to...
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$64,428 Awarded to Ten St. Clair County Small Businesses
January 8, 2026 - St. Clair County, Michigan – January 8, 2026
The Eastern Michigan Small Business Network (EM-SBN) is pleased to announce it has completed its second round of funding, awarding ten small businesses in St. Clair County with grants to support their growth and development. Over 400 small businesses in the ...
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EDA Announces Placemaking Grants for Eight St. Clair County Communities
September 19, 2025 - One of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County’s strategic focuses this year is placemaking, particularly in rural communities.
In support of that goal, EDA requested and received $28,000 of Regional Prosperity Funds from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which it supplemented with $5,000 of its own money, for a...
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Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair (EDA)) to Celebrate Eastern Michigan Small Business Network St. Clair 2024 Cohort Graduates
September 19, 2025 - Port Huron, MI – September 8th, 2025 – The Eastern Michigan Small Business Network (EM-SBN) is proud to announce it will celebrate the graduates of its 2024 cohort during the upcoming Economic Development Alliance (EDA) Annual Meeting. The event is being held on August 13th, with networking beginning at 4:30 PM and the...
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2024 Economic Impact Recap: Over 400 Jobs and $173.8 Million in St. Clair County Investments
February 25, 2025 - View the Full Press Release and Project Award Winner Photos
The Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County hosted its Semi-Annual meeting on Thursday, February 20. Over 150 attendees listened to notable economic impact numbers shared from 2024. St. Clair County benefited from 468 total new jobs from attraction projects, community development...
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Flash Steelwork Invests $9 Million in St. Clair County, Michigan
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St.Clair Entrepreneur Competes in Prime Video Business Pitch for $20K
December 9, 2024 - Dan Cass, an inventor and entrepreneur from St. Clair, Michigan, was invited to pitch his Liddle Speaker on Amazon's Prime 'Buy It Now' for a chance to win $20,000. Winners also receive a spot in Amazon's exclusive Buy It Now store and prominent product placement on Amazon.com...
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