MEDC Press Releases
Monday, February 27, 2012
I-69 Corridor, Grand Traverse Region targeted for economic growth
The establishment of the I-69 Corridor and the Grand Traverse Region into cargo and logistics hubs moved forward today with Michigan Strategic Fund approval of the regional collaborations as the state’s newest Next Michigan Development Corporations.
Read MoreMonday, February 6, 2012
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announces grants program
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) today announced the FY 2012 New Leaders Arts Council of Michigan (NLACM) Retention and Engagement Grant Program aimed at young leaders in Michigan for arts and culture projects.
Read MoreTuesday, January 31, 2012
MEDC announces public hearing for new Michigan Venture Match Fund
The Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced a public hearing to accept questions and comments on the new Pure Michigan Venture Match Fund.
Read MoreThursday, January 19, 2012
Burton, Warren win Advanced Lighting Technology Demonstration grants
The cities of Burton and Warren have wonAdvanced Lighting Technology Demonstration grants totaling $132,582, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today.
Read MoreThursday, January 19, 2012
City of Detroit wins Advanced Lighting Technology Demonstration Grant
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today announced that the City of Detroit has won a $400,000 Advanced Lighting Technology Demonstration grant to upgrade street lights in six areas of the city.
Read MoreTuesday, January 17, 2012
MEGA approves new Cherry Republic facility in Traverse City
Michigan-based Cherry Republic today received approval from the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) for a multi-use brownfield redevelopment project
Read MoreWednesday, January 11, 2012
Michigan International Speedway, MEDC announce Pure Michigan 400
With the success of 2011, two of Michigan’s best-known brands – Michigan International Speedway and Pure Michigan – are again teaming up to host the Pure Michigan 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race
Read MoreWednesday, January 11, 2012
Passport to Summer: Hudsonville Ice Cream, DNR & Pure Michigan partner to promote Michigan
It may be 25 degrees with lake effect snow in the forecast, but three Michigan organizations are partnering together to promote the abundance of resources available to both Michigan visitors and residents.
Read MoreFriday, January 6, 2012
State honors Quality Dairy's Lisa Benson for veterans' service
The state’s Veteran’s Services Division today honored Lisa Benson, HR Recruiter for Lansing-based Quality Dairy Company, for outstanding efforts to help veterans find employment, making the company one of mid-Michigan’s top “vet-friendly” employers.
Read MoreThursday, January 5, 2012
Expanding Pure Michigan will have major presence at 2012 Auto Show
Pure Michigan joins the world’s newest automotive concepts and designs at the North American International Auto Show
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