Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Governor Whitmer on GM’s Latest Investment to Develop Next-Generation Battery Facility in Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today released the following statement following the announcement by General Motors of an all-new Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center.

Friday, October 1, 2021

Gov. Whitmer announces U.S. Economic Development Administration awards $2 million in grants to support high-tech startups Across the State

• Funds further boost Michigan’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, Industry 4.0 initiative • Grants build on Sept. 16 awards by the U.S. Small Business Administration to three Michigan accelerators to speed the launch, growth, and scale of high-tech small businesses in the state

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces Partnership with Midwest Governors to Coordinate Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Grow Jobs, and Futureproof Regional Commerce

• Michigan joins Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin to collaborate on an electric vehicle charging network across Midwest. • Demand for new EV-related jobs requires cooperative approaches within Midwest Region. • Multi-state effort will support EV manufacturing, futureproof regional commerce, & reduce pollution.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins MEDC to announce 11 Michigan communities receiving nearly $15 million to upgrade water systems statewide

Michigan Strategic Fund approves CDBG funding for vital public infrastructure projects

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Michigan Strategic Fund Projects Supporting Hundreds of Jobs and Water Infrastructure

• Support for Ford’s continued growth and creation of 450 additional jobs underscores Michigan’s ongoing leadership in advanced mobility and manufacturing • New biopharmaceutical Center of Excellence facility to bring 160 high-wage jobs to Ann Arbor, further strengthening Michigan’s life sciences and professional services industries • Grants awarded to 11 communities around Michigan to make vital, water-related infrastructure improvements, improve quality of life for residents

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

MEDC Names Agency Partners to Advance Goal of Securing Michigan as Top Four-Season Business and Travel Destination in North America

• Lambert/9thWonder, MMGY Global, FINN Partners, and Meredith Travel Marketing to support promotion of Michigan as a world-class business location and travel destination • Agency partners to support existing and growing workforce presence in Michigan

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to establish Rivian Service Support Operations at its facility in Plymouth, Creating 100 High-Wage Jobs

• Rivian adding 100 well-paying jobs, investing $4.6 million in Plymouth with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund  • Project builds on Michigan’s leadership in workforce growth across the mobility and electrification sector, including professional services

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Pure Michigan and Short’s Brewing Company Celebrate Fall with Release of Pure Michigan Autumn IPA throughout Midwest

• Pure Michigan Autumn IPA, 100 percent brewed with Michigan-grown and harvested ingredients, returns for third year • Short’s Brewing Company to expand Pure Michigan Autumn IPA distribution outside of Michigan to Colorado, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin • Travel Michigan continues its year-long celebration of Pure Michigan’s 15th Anniversary with this special fall release

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Governor Whitmer Launches Two Initiatives to Advance Michigan’s EV Infrastructure and Workforce Landscape

• Lake Michigan EV Circuit to expand EV infrastructure network along Lake Michigan, support region’s tourism industry. • MiREV RFP issued to help prepare Michigan’s workforce for automotive mobility and electrification jobs and career pathways. • Michigan remains center of high-tech vehicle production and job creation

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Gov. Whitmer details MI New Economy plan to grow our middle class, support small businesses and invest in our communities