Midland's 2026 Economic Update

Join the Midland Business Alliance for an economic development presentation highlighting the forces shaping our community’s growth, from business connections and investment attraction to housing and talent. We are pleased to welcome Kristen Wenzel, chief executive officer of Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!, and Jaclyn Butler, Ph.D., state demographer for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. Wenzel will provide a Midland-focused perspective, exploring local economic trends, workforce, and the factors influencing growth in our community. Butler will broaden the conversation with a statewide perspective, sharing Michigan economic and demographic data and trends. Business leaders, community members, and stakeholders are invited to gain fresh insights, explore key data, and better understand how Midland fits within Michigan’s larger economic landscape. Be part of the conversation about what matters now and what’s next for our local and state economies.