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This resolution declares November 13, 2025, as Made in Michigan Day, recognizing the state's significant manufacturing and small business landscape. The resolution highlights Michigan's robust economic contributions, noting that the state's manufacturing sector employs over 590,000 skilled workers who exported $59 billion in products in 2024, and that 983,000 small businesses comprise 99.6% of the state's businesses, employing 47.7% of the workforce. The resolution also celebrates the state's 1,300 craft artists and numerous makers, emphasizing their role in driving innovation, supporting local economies, and preserving Michigan's craftsmanship traditions. It encourages educational institutions, communities, and citizens to commemorate the day through events like local fairs, pop-up markets, local shopping, and educational activities that showcase Michigan-made products. By passing this resolution, the Michigan House of Representatives aims to express gratitude to the workers, innovators, and small business owners who contribute to the state's economic success and national reputation for manufacturing and entrepreneurship.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0220