A resolution to declare November 13, 2025, as Made In Michigan Day in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 10 co-sponsors

Declares November 13, 2025 as Made In Michigan Day to celebrate and promote Michigan-made goods, makers, and related educational and community activities.

adopted

Summary — HR 220: “Made In Michigan Day” (2025)

Status: Adopted (House resolution)
Introduced: January 7, 2025
Primary sponsor: Rep. Bryan Posthumus (with co-sponsors including Reps. Gregory Alexander, Kelly Breen, Emily Dievendorf, Joseph Fox, Jason Hoskins, Tim Kelly, Mark Miller, Julie Rogers, Regina Weiss, Stephanie Young, et al.)
Classification: House resolution (commemorative)

Purpose and intent

HR 220 is a non‑binding House resolution that declares November 13, 2025, as “Made In Michigan Day.” Its intent is to recognize and promote Michigan’s manufacturers, skilled tradespeople, small businesses, artisans, and makers, and to encourage public celebrations and educational activities that highlight goods produced in Michigan.

Key provisions

Officially declares November 13, 2025, as Made In Michigan Day in the state of Michigan.

Recognizes the economic contribution of Michigan producers, citing supporting statistics in the resolution text (for example: Michigan’s manufacturing employment of more than 590,000 workers; $59 billion in exports in 2024; over 983,000 small businesses comprising 99.6% of businesses in the state; small businesses employing roughly 47.7% of the workforce, more than 1.9 million people; and more than 1,300 craft artists).

Encourages educational institutions, communities, and citizens to mark the day with events such as local fairs, pop‑up markets, local shopping, and educational programming to showcase Michigan products and makers.

Offers formal gratitude to workers, entrepreneurs, and craftspeople who contribute to Michigan’s manufacturing and small‑business economy.

Who is affected

The resolution is symbolic and primarily affects public recognition and promotion efforts. It highlights and benefits Michigan manufacturers, small businesses, artisans, skilled trades workers, local chambers and community organizations, and consumers interested in Michigan‑made goods.

There are no regulatory changes, new obligations for private parties, or appropriation of funds.

Procedural/timeline notes

Introduced in the House on January 7, 2025.

Referred and considered by committees; reported favorably and placed on the calendar.

Read by title and adopted by the House (roll call reported June 4, 2025 — yeas 94, nays 0).

Enrolled, signed by the Speaker (June 8, 2025), and presented to the Secretary of State (June 11, 2025).

As a resolution, it is ceremonial and carries no binding legal or fiscal effect but signals legislative support for promoting Michigan‑made goods and related public events.