Press Releases - February 2019
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Crowdfunding campaign launched to create Ludington Splash Pad
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreTuesday, February 26, 2019
Business expansions, community revitalization projects, support for entrepreneurial programs spur private investment, new jobs, innovation across state
Business expansions will bring 834 jobs to SE Michigan; Community development projects aim to bring vibrancy, new investment to Michigan downtowns; Support for high-tech startup programs will further grow state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Read MoreThursday, February 21, 2019
Companies adding jobs, investing total of $4.1 million in Kentwood, Auburn Hills
• Developments in Kentwood, Auburn Hills will generate private investment of $4.1 million • Plastics manufacturer relocates headquarters from New Jersey to Auburn Hills
Read MoreWednesday, February 20, 2019
Crowdfunding campaign launched for Agricole Farm Stop
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreWednesday, February 20, 2019
Fifteen Michigan companies to join MEDC at Automotive Meetings Queretaro in Mexico, Feb. 19-21, 2019
Fifteen Michigan companies join MEDC to attend international business convention for the automotive industry
Read MoreWednesday, February 20, 2019
Eight Michigan companies to join MEDC at IDEX Defense Expo in Abu Dhabi, Feb. 17-21, 2019
IDEX will feature military officials and government organizations to source technology and equipment for defense
Read MoreThursday, February 14, 2019
Quality Roasting establishing new soybean processing plant in Michigan
▪ MSF board supports processing facility in Tuscola County ▪ Project to generate $10 million, create eight jobs ▪ Quality Roasting’s new plant boosts economic impact of one of state’s largest ag exports, agribusiness industry
Read MoreThursday, February 7, 2019
City of Howell receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreThursday, February 7, 2019
Business expansions, community development projects bring new private investment and jobs to Michigan
• Two business expansions will create 275 jobs in SE Michigan • Support for building renovations in Cadillac, Lapeer, Wayland will generate up to $9.5 million in private investment
Read MoreMonday, February 4, 2019
Michigan Defense Center and U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Highlight Michigan’s Defense Opportunities
Arsenal of Innovation event aims to connect local vendors to federal and military contracts
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