Press Releases - April 2021
Friday, April 30, 2021
Critical Support Available for Michigan Restaurants, Bars through Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund
• Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. today, April 30 with $28.6 billion available nationwide • Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals for first 21 days, then first-come, first-serve for all eligible applicants
Read MoreTuesday, April 27, 2021
THIS JUST IN: Ford Announces Global Battery Center of Excellence in Michigan
$185 million investment adds momentum to Michigan’s emergence as EV R&D and manufacturing leader
Read MoreTuesday, April 27, 2021
Private Activity Bond Financing Approved as Part of Flint Water Settlement
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MSF approves support for business expansion in SE Michigan, regional grant funding to drive continued economic growth around state
• $2 million in grants to support regional Industry 4.0 readiness initiatives win MSF approval • Michigan Build Ready Sites program aims to give Michigan competitive advantage in attracting new businesses • Mayville Engineering to create 387 jobs, building on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Michigan Back to Work plan and underscoring Michigan’s leadership position in advanced manufacturing
Read MoreThursday, April 22, 2021
City of Wyoming receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreWednesday, April 21, 2021
City of Cadillac receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreTuesday, April 20, 2021
City of St. Johns receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreMonday, April 19, 2021
City of Lapeer receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreThursday, April 15, 2021
City of Evart receives Certified Local Government status to bolster local historic preservation activities
Certification provides state and federal technical assistance, eligibility for historic preservation grants
Read MoreWednesday, April 14, 2021
Artist Gwen Frostic’s Northern Michigan studio listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Designation will help ensure the Benzie County property’s preservation, continue Gwen Frostic’s legacy
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