Press Releases - 2020
Friday, June 12, 2020
Crowdfunding campaign launched for ARTpath 2020 in Lansing
$7,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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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
Read MoreThursday, 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
Read MoreThursday, 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
Read MoreWednesday, June 10, 2020
City of Grand Blanc receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreTuesday, June 9, 2020
City of Plainwell receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreMonday, June 8, 2020
City of Hart receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
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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
Read MoreThursday, 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
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Village of North Branch receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
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