Thursday, June 11, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the Little Traverse Bay Ferry project

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Thursday, June 11, 2020

This Just In: Michigan continues to rise in national business rankings

Michigan has been awarded a Silver Shovel Award for excellence in economic development and job creating projects by Area Development’s 15th Annual Gold & Silver Shovel Awards

Thursday, June 11, 2020

$4.35 million awarded to 74 businesses in first round of Michigan Small Business Relief Program loans

• Low-interest loans intended to support businesses facing drastic reductions in cash flow and the continued support of their workforce in the face of COVID-19 outbreak • Businesses in 40 counties received loans • Nearly 1,000 jobs retained for Michigan workers

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

City of Grand Blanc receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

City of Plainwell receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Monday, June 8, 2020

City of Hart receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Monday, June 8, 2020

Michigan soars 19 spots in Chief Executive magazine's annual Best & Worst States for Business

• Best single-year improvement in the history of the ranking • Factors including workforce, growth in manufacturing and overall business conditions drive results • MEDC creating a runway for economic recovery by growing businesses and resilient communities

Thursday, June 4, 2020

This Just In: Michigan soars 19 spots in Chief Executive magazine's annual Best & Worst States for Business

Michigan ranks as a top state to do business in Chief Executive magazine’s 16th annual Best & Worst States for Business survey

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Village of North Branch receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Thursday, June 4, 2020

More Than 100 Small Businesses Around State Using MEDC Crowdfunding Program in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts

• MI Local Biz program allows Michigan-based small businesses to raise funds to win matching dollars from MEDC • Businesses can rally customers, supporters, family, and friends in real time to donate to access the matching MEDC funds • Donations to participating businesses can be made at https://www.patronicity.com/milocalbiz