![State allocates $5 million to Michigan-China Innovation Center, names leadership]()
Dustin Walsh
- The Michigan Strategic Fund authorized $5 million earlier this week to create the Michigan-China Innovation Center, a nonprofit designed to boost direct investment in the state from Chinese companies. Brian Connors, formerly the China business development manager for the Michigan Economic Development Corp., will serve as the center’s executive director. The funds from the 21st Century Jobs Fund will support operation of the center for five years, including startup costs, leasing of office