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Press Releases - 2021
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces $2 million in export assistance funds available for Michigan’s small businesses
• Michigan Strategic Fund awarded largest federal STEP award in the nation for fifth consecutive year • Funds expected to assist more than 350 Michigan companies in increasing international sales
Read MoreTuesday, September 7, 2021
Gov. Whitmer Announces Federal Historic Preservation Funds to Support Communities along the Great Lakes
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Detroit Chosen for Pilot Program to Support Small Business and Improve Delivery Service to Residents in Corktown
Kiwibot robots to address last-mile challenges; reaffirms Michigan’s leadership in real world mobility testing and deployments
Read MoreThursday, September 2, 2021
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Tours Small Business in Flint to Highlight Small Business Support Efforts as Michigan Gets Back to Work
Read MoreTuesday, August 31, 2021
Gov. Whitmer Announces 311 New Jobs in Key Industries in SE Michigan
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
This Just In: Historic North Flint Food Market Groundbreaking Celebrated
New grocery store on Flint’s north side will bring access to fresh foods to local residents, renovate long-vacant building
Read MoreMonday, August 30, 2021
Gov. Whitmer Announces U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.4 Million to Support Entrepreneurs and Economic Diversification Efforts in St. Clair County, Michigan
Read MoreMonday, August 30, 2021
U-M MTRAC Advanced Transportation Hub Announces 2021-2022 Funding Awards for High-Tech Mobility Projects
Read MoreWednesday, August 25, 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces 319 New Jobs in Key Industries in Grand Rapids area
• Gen3 Defense and Aerospace investing $8.7 million to expand in Kent County, creating up to 269 high-wage jobs • Leading pump manufacturer Blackmer expanding in Grand Rapids, investing $7.3 million
Read MoreTuesday, August 24, 2021
Governor Whitmer announces new semiconductor wafer manufacturing and R&D facility bringing 150 jobs near Bay City, placemaking projects in Detroit
• Semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron establishing new facility in Monitor Township to support electric vehicle growth, creating up to 150 jobs, investing $302 million • Project builds on Michigan’s leadership position in semiconductor supply chain, electric vehicle development • Two community revitalization projects will generate total capital investment of $226 million, bring needed housing, new vibrancy to Detroit neighborhoods
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