Press Releases - April 2021

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Pure Michigan regional advertising campaign launches, signaling warm weather is upon us

• New ad, “Catch Up,” encourages travelers to make up for lost time, get outside and enjoy summer safely • Still Pure Michigan campaign continues to encourage businesses, tourists and communities alike to follow and promote COVID-19 safety guidelines to help ensure the best experiences during the warm weather travel season • Campaign features new eco-friendly billboards, branding on new electric buses in Chicago

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Business expansions bring new investments, signal continued economic recovery in Michigan

• Projects building on Governor Whitmer’s Back to Work Michigan plan expected to generate total private investment of $11.3 million, create 192 jobs in Michigan • Leading Michigan-based HVAC provider Goyette Manufacturing expanding headquarters in Flint, creating 90 jobs • Nutritional supplement manufacturer Uckele expanding in Adrian, adding 102 jobs

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

MEDC launches The Michigan Opportunity podcast

Introducing "The Michigan Opportunity," an economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “ArtPath | Public Art on the Lansing River Trail 2021” project

$7,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Monday, April 5, 2021

City of Farmington receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Innovation Hills Playground” Project in Rochester Hills

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

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