Membership Benefits

Increasing the visibility of Michigan's photonics industry and member organizations

Here’s how we are working for you:

Provide a unified voice and source of information for multiple audiences
Increase global recognition of Michigan photonics
Links to your company through websites, marketing literature, directories and trade show displays
Participation in and results from our annual survey on the pulse of the photonics industry
Opportunities for your company to participate in state and national sales & marketing efforts
Database of local and regional photonics resources
Research and marketing messages that you can share with your customers
Listings of jobs and people for hire specific to photonics in Michigan
Job postings / Resume listings for photonics hires

Our Mission Statement

Mi-Light serves as the focal point for the photonics industry in Michigan, bringing together professionals from companies, academia and organizations, dedicated to mutually supporting, promoting and growing Michigan's photonics industry. Mi-Light’s mission is to promote and grow our internationally-recognized talent pool and leverage our strong industrial and academic capabilities in order to expand the photonics industry, attract funding and stimulate innovation in Michigan. Learn more.

Funds for this initiative were provided by the 21st Century Jobs Fund, a MSF program designed to accelerate the growth and diversification of Michigan’s economy. The MEDC, a public-private partnership between the state and local communities, provides administrative support for the 21st Century Jobs Fund. The MEDC markets Michigan and provides the tools and environment to drive job creation and investment.

For more information on the 21st Century Jobs Fund initiative, visit www.MichiganAdvantage.org