Thursday, March 20, 2014

MEDC announces 2014 Redevelopment Ready Communities program participants

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced the 2014 round of communities to be selected for participation in the statewide Redevelopment Ready Communities® (RRC) program.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

XanEdu Publishing to operate solely out of Ann Arbor, create 65 jobs

XanEdu Publishing, Inc. is consolidating its operations to one office in Ann Arbor with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Exploring ways to reduce costs for ‘energy intensive’ industrial users

Facing the task of reducing energy costs for energy-intensive industrial customers, a newly formed workgroup aims to identify opportunities to reduce rates for these high-energy users.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

MEDC awards grant for Short’s Brewing Co. expansion in Bellaire

The popular restaurant and brewpub Short’s Brewing Company in the Village of Bellaire will be renovated and expanded with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Economic Summit, Mar. 17-18, Grand Rapids

Media representatives are invited to attend the 2014 Governor’s Economic Summit taking place Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18 at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Proos expanding in Grand Rapids, adding 50 jobs

Proos is expanding in Grand Rapids with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Avon Protection Systems Inc. expanding in Cadillac, adding 29 jobs

Avon Protection Systems is expanding in Cadillac with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Flint-area employers invited to learn about training program aimed at developing advanced manufacturing workers

Flint-area employers are invited to attend an informational presentation to learn how the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT²) system can help them develop a skilled workforce.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: MEDC, Michigan Corps to announce 2014 Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge

Media representatives are invited to attend a press conference announcing the 2014 Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge on Thursday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at TechTown Detroit.

Friday, February 28, 2014

MEDC announces 2014 downtown infrastructure grants for Michigan communities

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $7,600,176 in Downtown Infrastructure Grant (DIG) program funds to 14 Michigan communities for public infrastructure improvements.