Paul represents the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for business development related primarily to Canada and India. His business attraction efforts have led to significant foreign direct investments into Michigan by companies that include Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Magna, AddEnergie/Flo, Axiom Group, ActuaPlast and many others. Paul spearheaded Michigan's successful effort to attract Arauco’s $450 million particle board manufacturing facility, a transformational project in Grayling for which he was conferred Consumer Energy's Economic Development Champion award. Paul serves on the board of the Canada-U.S. Business Association (CUSBA) and is actively engaged with key Indian business organizations. He is frequently in Canada and India, and enjoys helping international company executives understand and benefit from opportunities in Michigan’s outstanding business ecosystem. Paul was the MEDC’s managing director of communications prior to joining the business development team.