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

Tuesday, 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

Tuesday, 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

Monday, 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

Thursday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Monday, 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

Friday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Wednesday, 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