Tuesday, September 29, 2020

More than 11,300 businesses across Michigan already awarded grants through Michigan Small Business Restart Program

• Businesses statewide receive $69 million in grants to assist with COVID-19 recovery efforts • At least 72,950 jobs retained for Michigan workers • Grants were chosen and administered by 15 economic development organizations

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Governor Whitmer Proclaims This Week as Small Business Week in Michigan

The governor calls on the president and Mitch McConnell to pass a COVID-19 recovery package to help Michigan’s small business

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Pure Michigan and Short’s Brewing Company Encourage Travelers to #HopIntoMichigan with Pure Michigan Autumn IPA

• Pure Michigan Autumn IPA, 100 percent brewed with Michigan-grown and harvested ingredients, returns for second year • Virtual happy hour will be held Oct. 8 where viewers can learn from special guests how to pair Pure Michigan Autumn IPA and other fall Michigan beer styles with cheese, chocolate and more

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Business growth, community revitalization projects around Michigan attract $112 million in investment, continue Michigan’s economic recovery

• Gerber expanding its facility in Fremont, creating and retaining jobs in community • MI-STEP program to further support export activities of businesses in Michigan • Community development projects will revitalize neighborhoods in Detroit, Eaton Rapids, Ludington, Paw Paw • $10.6 million in infrastructure enhancement grants will help accelerate economic development in eight Michigan communities

Friday, September 18, 2020

Now Available: Pure Michigan Travel Guide Showcasing Unique Fall and Winter Seasonal Travel Ideas

Experience what Michigan has to offer through outdoor activities, food and drink and more.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Pure Michigan Business Connect offers virtual Aerospace and Tech Summit to help Michigan businesses grow across the state

• U.P. company, Northern Wings Repair, receives Aerospace Supply Chain Achievement Award • MEDC partners with Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan to connect Michigan suppliers with global aerospace buyers • Pure Michigan Business Connect expands efforts to match buyers in sellers in virtual match-making summit

Friday, September 11, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for We Lit Avalon

$37,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Friday, September 11, 2020

$4.7 million in additional loans made to 71 businesses through MEDC Michigan Small Business Relief Program

• New awards bring total of loans to $9 million, along with $10 million in grants already awarded through the program • 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 pandemic • Nearly 1,000 additional jobs retained for Michigan workers

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Navistar establishes eMobility center in Rochester Hills, further extending state’s leadership in design and production of autonomous and electric vehicles

Commercial truck manufacturer investing, adding jobs with support from Michigan Strategic Fund

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Splash Pad at Claude Evans Park in Battle Creek

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