MEDC Press Releases
Monday, November 25, 2024
Gov. Whitmer to Meet with Business Leaders and Foreign Officials in Spain to Compete for Jobs and Bring Supply Chains Home
Read MoreFriday, November 15, 2024
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for "Cheboygan County Community Dog Park" in Cheboygan
$40,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreFriday, November 15, 2024
State of Michigan Announces Partnership with Electreon, Xos, Inc. to Electrify Delivery in Detroit with Wireless Charging
The nation’s first road capable of charging EVs wirelessly while in motion grows its user base and showcases how wireless charging for electrified fleets reduces vehicle downtime and increases business efficiency
Read MoreWednesday, November 13, 2024
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for The Giving Trees Park in Detroit
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreTuesday, November 12, 2024
Gov. Whitmer Announces 78 New Housing Units Across Five Revitalization and Placemaking Program-Supported Redevelopment Projects
The redevelopment projects in Cheboygan, Lowell, Petoskey, Spring Lake, and Zeeland will transform vacant and underutilized property to add housing and build vibrancy throughout the state
Read MoreWednesday, November 6, 2024
Village of Lexington receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreFriday, November 1, 2024
Michigan Cracks Top 10 in National Site Selection Ranking
The state continues to reap the rewards of its Make It in Michigan economic development strategy, moving up two spots in Site Selection’s 2024 Business Climate Rankings
Read MoreThursday, October 31, 2024
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Byron Pocket Park in the Village of Byron
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreThursday, October 31, 2024
Michigan's Award-Winning Talent Attraction Effort Delivers Momentum with Workers and Relocators
Quality of life, career opportunity, and affordability among top reasons candidates consider Michigan, one-year into the “You Can in Michigan” campaign
Read MoreThursday, October 24, 2024
Gov. Whitmer Announces Winner of Inaugural PitchMI Competition and New Initiatives to Develop Talent Pipeline, Support Emerging Companies
• Civilized Cycles has been announced as the winner of the inaugural PitchMI competition and will receive a $100,000 award to design and manufacture ultra-light electric vehicles • Changing Lanes, a new program will enable auto workers to transition their careers into the growing advanced mobility sector by working with or founding startups • The Michigander Scholars program will provide new opportunities for emerging mobility technology companies to attract and retain top talent
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