Friday, May 28, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Announces Economic Development Grants Supporting 304 New Jobs in St. Clair County, 44 New Jobs in Marquette County

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “NTN-Carp River Bridge” project in Marquette

$30,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Afterglow Night Markets” project in Lansing

$13,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Governor Whitmer Appoints State Historic Preservation Officer

Appointee to help preserve Michigan history while growing economic development.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Detroit, Traverse City projects win support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, bringing new opportunities for economic growth, local vitality

• New mixed-use development in Detroit to provide attainable housing and entrepreneurial space in Bagley neighborhood • Development in downtown Traverse City will bring much-needed workforce housing, improved riverfront access • MSF also approves rules for State Historic Tax Program; key step in administrative rulemaking process for new program focused on preserving Michigan’s historic resources

Monday, May 24, 2021

This Just In: Michigan Leads Venture Capital Growth in Great Lakes Region

Venture capital dollars in the state have increased by nearly $3 billion since 2016

Friday, May 21, 2021

Michigan Drives Collaboration Between Universities, Innovators and Defense Industry Leaders

Department of Defense program appoints Len Haidl to University of Michigan to identify innovative solutions to national security challenges while supporting technology transfer initiatives

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the Window on the Waterfront (WOW) Nature Play Park project in downtown Holland

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

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Quentin L. Messer, Jr. Appointed MEDC CEO

Messer brings strong background in business development, community impact and venture investment to leadership of economic development efforts in Michigan. National search comes to successful conclusion with appointment of 25+ year veteran of business, government and non-profit environments

Friday, May 14, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the Kiwanis Trail –Tecumseh Connection

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