Tuesday, 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

Monday, 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

Thursday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Lawton SplashPad

$40,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, May 13, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “The Power of Words Project” UPlift Campaign in Upper Peninsula

$20,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, May 13, 2019

Five startups launching pilots, addressing mobility challenges in Michigan; PlanetM adds testing facility partners

Bedestrian, EasyMile, Hi-Ho Mobility, NAVENTIK and NAVYA among the latest recipients of the PlanetM Mobility Grants; Keweenaw Research Center at Michigan Technological University (MTU) and the Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (MUASC)

Friday, May 10, 2019

2019 National Travel and Tourism Week activates support for Michigan travel and tourism industry

Community and government leaders gather to endorse economic benefits of tourism to state

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Michigan companies travel to Canada to expand export opportunities

Business leaders from six Michigan companies are headed to the Canada Trade Mission

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Pure Michigan Releases Ambient Music Album Composed by Local Artists Celebrating Michigan, Inspiring Travel

• Pure Sounds of Michigan takes listeners on tour of state through tracks composed with natural sounds recorded in Michigan State Parks • Michigan State Park Centennial honored through project • Album is the first-of-its-kind for a U.S. travel brand