October was a busy and productive month in Washington, D.C. for MIBA as we attended two key events that brought Israeli aerospace and defense companies to the US: the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and the CET Forum 2025.
Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) was proud to present at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)’s Annual Conference this year. Casey Iaccino and I teamed up to present a featured session: Bridging Two Innovation Capitals: How Michigan is Building a Cross-Border Growth Engine. The discussion highlighted Michigan’s work with Israel as a model for building international economic development strategies that focus on a single region.
The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) team attended Grand Rapids Tech Week this September, and the momentum on Michigan’s west side is undeniable. LinkedIn named Greater Grand Rapids the #1 U.S. city on the rise in 2025, and Dealroom.co recognized it as the Midwest’s most entrepreneurial tech ecosystem. This positions West Michigan as a clear leader in the region’s tech transformation.
Michigan’s innovation engine is in high gear this fall, with three powerhouse events showcasing the state’s strength as a hub for technology, talent, and transformation. Fresh off hosting the Reindustrialize Conference—which brought national attention to how Michigan is reshaping the future of advanced manufacturing—we’re keeping the momentum rolling.
This month, MIBA was proud to host TripleW in Muskegon as they enter the final stages of selecting their site for U.S. operations. The visit showcased the strength of collaboration across Michigan’s economic development ecosystem and the enthusiasm for bringing new circular economy technologies to West Michigan.
REplace, a cutting-edge renewable energy intelligence platform, is expanding its presence into the state – Michigan is the newest state that has been fully mapped in their platform making instantaneous decisions on sites for renewable projects possible for the first time. This strategic move signals growing momentum for AI-driven solutions in the Midwest’s evolving clean energy landscape.