Press Releases — December 2020
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
MEDC Welcomes Additional Funding for Small Business Relief Heading into 2021
Economic recovery and relief efforts continue as MEDC prepares to deliver $60 million in additional small business relief in the new year
Read MoreTuesday, December 22, 2020
Michigan secures $363 million in federal funding to increase access to rural high-speed internet
• Nearly 250,000 locations in Michigan to have expanded access to broadband, 13 companies awarded projects • MEDC partnership with Connected Nation Michigan helped secure FCC funding, also facilitating Connecting Michigan Taskforce
Read MoreTuesday, December 22, 2020
Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Muskegon Rails Project”
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreMonday, December 21, 2020
Pure Michigan Campaign Returns, Showcases Winter Recreation and Travel Across the State
• Pure Michigan launches new winter travel campaign on first day of winter, Dec. 21 • New ad, Still Pure, encourages safe travel while enjoying outdoor activities in the winter months • Pure Michigan returns to the airwaves for the first time in more than a year, encouraging local travel at critical moment for industry
Read MoreThursday, December 17, 2020
Pure Michigan Holiday Gift Guide Encourages Shop Local, Gift of Travel Opportunities this Season
It’s not too late to support local businesses and get the perfect Michigan-inspired gift for everyone on your list
Read MoreWednesday, December 16, 2020
High-tech software company TechSmith establishing new international headquarters in East Lansing
• Expansion will create and retain up to 300 high-tech jobs in the Lansing region, generate nearly $15M in private investment • Global software developer chooses Michigan for expansion, further establishes Lansing region as hub for high-tech jobs
Read MoreMonday, December 14, 2020
THIS JUST IN: Reminder: Application for Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative goes live Dec. 15
$10 million available to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 crisis, recent statewide epidemic orders
Read MoreFriday, December 11, 2020
Application for Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative grants goes live on Dec. 15
• $10 million available to support small businesses disproportionally impacted by COVID-19 crisis, recent DHHS epidemic orders • Application live on www.michiganbusiness.org/relief beginning Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. EST with applications reviewed on a “first-in” basis • Small businesses encouraged to review materials, including application questions and tutorial, before applying • Michigan Municipal League Foundation to serve as statewide grant administrator
Read MoreWednesday, December 9, 2020
U.S. Small Business Administration Provides Relief for Eligible Michigan Businesses Impacted by Excessive Rain and Flooding
Loans provided to help those needing assistance due to severe weather in their region
Read MoreWednesday, December 9, 2020
Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Light Up the Night” in Downtown Lansing
$30,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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