Press Releases - 2018
Friday, May 4, 2018
Traverse City receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreThursday, April 26, 2018
Crowdfunding campaign launched for sculptural bus stop project in Detroit
$11,750 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreTuesday, April 24, 2018
Business expansion, community revitalization projects gain Michigan Strategic Fund approval
Plastic Trim International to invest $16.1 million, create 210 well-paying jobs in Iosco County; New entertainment development in Grand Rapids, façade improvement initiative win approval
Read MoreTuesday, April 17, 2018
WABCO to locate North American headquarters in Auburn Hills
Project will generate total capital investment of $19.7 million, create 87 jobs Expansion further grows Michigan’s autonomous vehicle supply chain
Read MoreFriday, April 6, 2018
Fashion Tech competition elevates opportunities in emerging industry
Designers, creatives, developers invited to network, participate in first-ever gathering for state’s fashion workforce, businesses "Fashion Hackathon" April 20-22 at Lawrence Tech in Detroit co-hosted by PMBC, WHIM-Detroit No cost to participants
Read MoreThursday, April 5, 2018
Business expansions around state receive support from Michigan Strategic Fund
Projects in Livonia, Beaverton Twp. and Lakeview generate more than $11.6 million, add 96 jobs; Projects underscore strength of state’s manufacturing talent.
Read MoreMonday, April 2, 2018
Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘ARTpath 2018’ project in Lansing
$7,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreWednesday, March 28, 2018
Business expansions receive support from Michigan Strategic Fund
Four projects generate more than $55 million, add 338 jobs, Private investments reflect strong diversity in state economy
Read MoreWednesday, March 28, 2018
Michigan State University MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub Awards Over $715,000 in Agricultural Technologies
Over $715,000 awarded to technologies with commercial potential in the AgBio industry.
Read MoreTuesday, March 27, 2018
Software company expansion boosts state’s IT sector
California-based Nexient’s investment brings 300 tech jobs to Ann Arbor
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