The Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development (MCPED) is responsible for implementing the county’s economic development strategy. MCPED is structured specifically to create the ideal environment for new business and emerging sectors, as well as to support the breadth of business activities found across the county. The group’s functions are comprised of business attraction, business retention and expansion, and small business and entrepreneurial development.

Our goal is to be your single point of contact for helping your business to grow

Our experienced and knowledgeable staff of economic development specialists offer free and confidential services that are customized to address your specific needs. With a significant network of resource partners in place, we can help with:

• business plan development
• marketing strategies
• financial analysis
• access to capital
• site selection
• investment and development incentives
• and project management.

Our coordinated approach with a network of economic development partners ensures that your new business venture or growing enterprise will benefit from a comprehensive and timely range of programs and services.