Press Releases - 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Fullerton Tool expanding in Thomas Township, adding 58 new jobs
Fullerton Tool Company is opening a new manufacturing facility in Thomas Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.
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New crowdfunding campaign to link theater to community gardens in Detroit
$5,000 crowdfunding raise to win MEDC matching grant
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New investment fund, business expansions gain state approval
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $22.5 million investment in a new private equity fund that will provide growth funding for Michigan automotive suppliers...
Read MoreWednesday, November 19, 2014
STEC USA locating in Madison Heights, adding 176 new jobs
TEC USA, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), is establishing a new facility in the City of Madison Heights with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund...
Read MoreFriday, November 14, 2014
Michigan companies travel to China to expand export opportunities
Business leaders from nine Michigan companies will be in China next week meeting with prospective partners, distributors and buyers to increase export opportunities from Michigan to China.
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New crowdfunding campaign to support transformation of Detroit’s vacant Wigle Recreation Center into a community skatepark
$20,000 crowdfunding goal to win MEDC matching grant
Read MoreFriday, November 7, 2014
Kerrigan named head of Michigan automotive office
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today announced the appointment of Kevin T. Kerrigan as senior vice president to lead the state’s automotive office to replace Nigel Francis...
Read MoreWednesday, November 5, 2014
Two companies to invest $22 million, add 115 jobs in Michigan
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two business expansion projects that are expected to generate nearly $22 million in investments and add up to 115 new jobs in Michigan.
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Ironwood launches crowdfunding campaign to support new Art Park
$10,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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State of Michigan’s Pure Michigan Talent Connect to host largest MiVirtualCareerFair to date on Nov. 12, 2014
Job seekers and Michigan employers can connect with each other through a state-sponsored virtual career fair on Wednesday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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