Press Releases - 2019
Thursday, April 25, 2019
MSU MTRAC AgBio Hub Awards Funding to High-Tech Projects
Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Innovation Hub for AgBio at Michigan State University targets funding for research related to food, fuel and fiber.
Read MoreTuesday, April 23, 2019
MSF approves programs expansions; business investment and community development projects bring new growth, jobs to Michigan
• Michigan Business Development Program and Michigan Revitalization Program changes approved • Webasto Group expanding in Plymouth, adding 441 jobs • Community development project creates 27 jobs in Hillsdale
Read MoreTuesday, April 23, 2019
MEDC expands opportunities for business attraction and community growth in Michigan
• New Jobs Ready Michigan program boosts business attraction efforts • Changes focus on attracting highly competitive projects to Michigan, helping smaller communities around state
Read MoreThursday, April 18, 2019
New MEDC marketing campaigns support business attraction, growth opportunities in Michigan
MEDC celebrates 20 years with continued commitment to making Michigan a great place to live, work and play
Read MoreWednesday, April 17, 2019
Two new business expansions, community development project bring investment, jobs to Michigan
• CertainTeed Ceilings Corporation expanding in L’Anse, creating 25 jobs • Miniature Custom Manufacturing expands facilities in Vicksburg, adding 37 jobs • Community development project in South Haven will reactivate vacant lot, create 10 jobs
Read MoreFriday, April 12, 2019
Pure Michigan’s “Dark Sky” campaign unveils celestial skyscapes to Michigan travelers
• Newest Pure Michigan spot appearing in theaters across the Midwest and on national cable channels • Partnerships with The Weather Channel, Outside Online and Spotify highlighting the beauty of Michigan’s night skies
Read MoreWednesday, April 10, 2019
Business expansions, community development project bring new private investment, jobs to Michigan
• Electrical services firm Feyen Zylstra adding second location in Walker, creating 100 jobs • German auto supplier MAHLE expanding in St. Johns, adding 25 jobs • Community development project will add pavilion to trail system in downtown Gaylord
Read MoreTuesday, April 9, 2019
Aerospace summit highlights opportunities for growth in key industry
Pure Michigan Business Connect to coordinate supplier-purchaser meetings
Read MoreWednesday, April 3, 2019
Michigan to Gain Competitive Advantage in Attracting New Businesses Through New Site Readiness Program
• Program will bring available sites closer to “shovel ready” status • Grants of up to $100,000 available to local partners for assistance with site readiness preparation
Read MoreWednesday, April 3, 2019
Crowdfunding campaign launched for Milford Dog Park
$20,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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