Press Releases - 2024

Monday, July 22, 2024

Gov. Whitmer Announces New $50M Federal Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative

New jobs programs and pipelines to get Michiganders into needed manufacturing jobs

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for NE GR Public Art

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Economic Mission to Europe to Showcases Michigan as a Global Leader in Defense and Aerospace Innovation

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Friday, July 19, 2024

MEDC Creates Michigan's Growth Office to Lead Population Growth Initiatives Focused on Policy, Programs and Storytelling

The Growth Office builds on the Growing Michigan Together Council's recommendations to retain and attract talent in Michigan

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Over $6 Million to Four Projects Furthering the State’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Leadership

Funding will support companies advancing the development and deployment of AAM technologies and infrastructure

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Monday, July 15, 2024

City of Ironwood receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants to Secure Future of Advanced Automotive Manufacturing in Michigan

Funding from Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act will retrofit factories, create and support good-paying jobs, bring supply chain home

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

State Historic Preservation Office Awards Historic Preservation Grants to Seven Michigan Communities

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

All We Do is Win: CNBC Moves Michigan Up to No. 9 in Top States for Business

The state moved up from the No. 10 spot, building on recent accolades highlighting Michigan’s leadership across industries and sustainability investments

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Michigan Receives African American Civil Rights History Grant

$75,000 grant will be used to document properties and sites related to African American recreation and tourism statewide

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