MEDC to showcase Michigan's appeal for entrepreneurs, creatives at SxSW trade show

If you're an entrepreneur or creative, the annual SxSW festival is where it's at. The MEDC and other Michigan universities and organizations will be there in a bid to attract talent to relocate the Great Lakes State.

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"This is a timely and dynamic opportunity to meet and talk face-to-face with entrepreneurs and talented, creative people from around the world and persuade them to locate to Michigan to work and start a business," said Michael Finney, president of MEDC, the state's marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, including fostering tourism, film production, and digital-media projects and overall economic growth...

"Our goal at 'South by Southwest' is to elevate Michigan in the minds of the preeminent players redefining the business prospects derived from the confluence of media, technology, creators and consumer trends," said Finney. "And, of course, the 'Pure Michigan' brand creates a positive impression about quality of life in our state."

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