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Middle Michigan Development Corporation, in partnership with Central Michigan University (CMU), the Michigan Growth Office (MGO), and the MakeMyMove team, is proud to announce the official launch of its local program, Michigan Centered. This innovative initiative works to retain CMU students after graduation in the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan area and become a part of one of the state’s most welcoming and opportunity-rich communities.
With support from the MakeMyMove platform, participants selected for Michigan Centered will receive up to $2,000 in benefits, along with access to a suite of community offerings designed to help establish deep roots in the region.
"It's always an exciting day when another local Make MI Home program launches! Congrats to the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, who is making it easier for soon-to-be and recent grads of Central Michigan University to make Michigan their home." said Michigan's Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe. "The Michigan Growth Office is proud to support their localized efforts, working to grow our state's population. We know young adults want great places, great opportunities and welcoming communities where they choose to call home and the Middle Michigan region checks all three boxes."
"This initiative is about more than retention—it's about reinvestment," said Kati Mora, President and CEO of MMDC. "By working together with CMU, the MGO, and our other partners, we’re not only showcasing Mt. Pleasant’s strengths, but also creating real, long-term opportunities for individuals and families looking to call Michigan home."
Selected applicants will receive up to $2,000 in benefits including :
- Up to $1,500 reimbursement to help with rent, mortgage, childcare, and other qualifying expenses
- Membership in the Young Professionals Network to build your career connections
- Financial planning assistance from a local bank to set you up for long-term success
- A Morey Courts gym membership to stay active and well
- An Isabella County Parks Pass to explore the region’s natural beauty
- *NEW* Annual Pass to the Bark Park for Pet Parents
- Built-in community connections to help you get involved and feel at home
Michigan Centered is now live and accepting applications through MakeMyMove’s website. Interested individuals can learn more and apply at: https://www.makemymove.com/get-paid/middle-michigan-newgrads
With a strong foundation in higher education, a vibrant small business economy, and robust community support, Mt. Pleasant is ready to welcome its next wave of change-makers through its local Make MI Home program.
Make MI Home is a first-in-the-nation talent retention and attraction program created by the Michigan Growth Office to support locally tailored strategies that kick start population growth statewide. Last year, the MMDC was awarded a $20,000 grant to create its brand new, local Make MI Home program alongside its partners including Central Michigan University, Isabella County, Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, the City of Mt. Pleasant and Charter Township of Union.