Great Lakes Economic Development Council published the Great Lakes EDC Weekly Growth Report, tracking nine developments shaping the region’s economy including Alstom’s C$4.7 billion VIA Rail agreement, Stellantis’ $800+ million commitment to restart its Belvidere, Illinois, assembly plant, Xanadu’s C$893 million quantum manufacturing project in Toronto, Consumers Energy’s $1.3 billion investment in new Michigan generating capacity, Southwest Ohio’s aerospace cluster, and U.S. reshoring activity.

The Great Lakes Economic Development Council (GLEDC) seeks to accelerate continued business investment in the region through advocacy, education and promotion efforts. It is a voluntary association of governments; colleges and universities; economic development organizations; private businesses, associations and other interested parties. GLEDC's goals are to: • Be an active voice to shape regional policy and programs • Develop tools and research to support economic growth • Conduct marketing efforts on behalf of the region • Unify the region in a vision for economy shifting efforts