Press Releases - 2021
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Gov. Whitmer announces Michigan Strategic Fund support for Allegiant Air’s new aircraft and crew base at Bishop International Airport, 88 new jobs in Flint
• Project will generate private investment of $76.9 million • Airline also adding nonstop service to Phoenix • Location key to company’s strategic growth
Read MoreTuesday, November 9, 2021
City of Linden receives Certified Local Government status to support historic preservation activities
Certification provides state and federal technical assistance, eligibility for historic preservation grants
Read MoreTuesday, November 9, 2021
Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Soo Splash Pad at Project Playground’ project in Sault Ste. Marie
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreFriday, November 5, 2021
THIS JUST IN: Michigan Underscores Leadership in Semiconductor R&D and Supply Chain with Grand Opening of KLA Corporation’s New Ann Arbor Headquarters
KLA Corporation opens 230,000-square-foot permanent headquarters in Ann Arbor, builds on strength of Michigan’s semiconductor industry R&D and supply chain.
Read MoreThursday, November 4, 2021
Tourism Industry Recognized at 2021 Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism
• Industry awards recognize individuals, tourism entities that exemplify best practices, impact on industry • Trenton named a Pure Michigan Trail Town
Read MoreWednesday, November 3, 2021
Governor Whitmer Announces Defense Company DCS Corporation Establishing Research and Development Center of Excellence in Sterling Heights, Creating 92 Jobs
• $4.3 million investment will bring new high-wage jobs to SE Michigan, further boosting Michigan’s advanced manufacturing and defense sectors • Project builds on Michigan leadership position in autonomous vehicle manufacturing, R&D
Read MoreTuesday, November 2, 2021
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announces FY22 grant awards
Read MoreMonday, November 1, 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces adhesive manufacturer tesa tape expansion in West Michigan, adding high-wage jobs
tesa plant investing $36 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Sparta, underscoring Michigan’s leadership in advanced manufacturing
Read MoreThursday, October 28, 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Three Communities Chosen for Select Level of the Michigan Main Street Program
Adrian, Coldwater and Rogers City join 24 other Michigan communities taking a strategic approach to revitalizing their downtowns and commercial districts
Read MoreTuesday, October 26, 2021
Governor Whitmer announces agribusiness expansion bringing nearly 200 jobs to Holland, placemaking projects around the state
• Food manufacturing company Request Foods expanding at multiple locations in Holland, creating up to 198 jobs, investing $205 million • Three community revitalization projects will bring food incubator to Detroit, needed housing, new vibrancy to downtowns in Honor, Kalamazoo • Changes to Michigan Build Ready Sites program will boost inventory of industrial sites in the state
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