Press Releases - May 2019
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist Joins DTE and Consumers Energy as Companies Announce $15 Billion Commitment to Grow Michigan Businesses
DTE and Consumers Energy to spend $15 billion with Michigan companies through Pure Michigan Business Connect over the next five years
Read MoreWednesday, May 29, 2019
Business expansion, two community development projects bring new investment, jobs to Michigan
Expansion of Tier 1 global supplier of roof systems expected to generate $40 million, create 55 jobs ● Rehabilitation of vacant building in Detroit expected to generate $1.1 million ● Redevelopment of historic building in Battle Creek creates 23 jobs
Read MoreWednesday, May 29, 2019
Michigan Technological University’s MTRAC Announces Funding for Projects Using Advanced Materials to Improve Quality of Life
The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Advanced Applied Materials Innovation Hub at Michigan Technological University recently awarded a combined $302,000 in funding to four projects from researchers across the state.
Read MoreTuesday, May 28, 2019
Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Buffalo Soldier Memorial Park” project in Detroit
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’sPublic Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreTuesday, May 21, 2019
Generational investment of $4.5 billion by Fiat Chrysler signals strong bet on Michigan’s workforce and automotive leadership
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expected to create 6,433 new jobs in Michigan ● All-new state-of-the-art assembly plant in Detroit will be city’s first in nearly 30 years, brings 3,850 new jobs to the city
Read MoreTuesday, May 21, 2019
MTRAC Advanced Materials Innovation Hub Receives Additional Support for Advancing Materials-Based Technologies into Commercial Development
MSF Board awards Michigan Technological University one-year extension and $350,000
Read MoreTuesday, May 21, 2019
Community revitalization projects bring new investment, vibrancy to Detroit, Kalamazoo
Three community development projects will generate $131 million in capital investment, create 293 jobs ● Detroit buildings to be revitalized into mixed-use projects, create 230 jobs ● Klovergold Creamery in Kalamazoo to become children's center
Read MoreMonday, May 20, 2019
Crowdfunding campaign launched for Camp Carpenter Detroit
$10,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreThursday, May 16, 2019
Cybersecurity company to establish headquarters in Grand Rapids area
VDA Labs to add 25 jobs, invest $300k in new high-tech lab and headquarters with MSF support
Read MoreWednesday, May 15, 2019
Multimatic establishing autonomous vehicle driving simulation center in Novi, investing $7.8 million
• Project creates 50 high-tech, high-paying jobs • Facility will be first of its kind in North America • Development underscores Michigan’s leadership position in development of autonomous vehicle technology
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