Press Releases - August 2022 | Michigan Business

Monday, August 29, 2022

Cities of Clawson and Mount Clemens and village of Spring Lake achieve “Essentials” status in MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities program

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a master plan for the future

Friday, August 26, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Permanent Stage for Durant Park in Lansing’ project

$10,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Thursday, August 25, 2022

P3Mobility joins University of Michigan led “Smart Intersections Project” in Ann Arbor

Partners will deploy Vehicle-to-Everything technology to demonstrate the safety benefits of connected and automated vehicles, and develop a viable ecosystem business model

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

City of Pontiac receives Certified Local Government status to support historic preservation activities

Certification provides state and federal technical assistance, eligibility for historic preservation grants

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces Business and Community Investments that Will Create and Retain 672 Jobs

• Dana Thermal Products establishing new operations in Auburn Hills, creating 200 high-wage jobs • Neogen constructing new facility in downtown Lansing, investing $71.5 million • Community revitalization project in Detroit will bring new vibrancy and density to Brush Park neighborhood

Monday, August 22, 2022

City of Holland receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Monday, August 22, 2022

Governor Whitmer Announces 74 New Jobs Coming to Detroit as National Garment Nonprofit ISAIC Expands

ISAIC has partnered with Carhartt to grow the industrial sewing trades in Michigan as well as innovate for advanced manufacturing in the sewn goods industry.

Monday, August 22, 2022

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Expanded Collaboration with Electric Vehicle Charging Company Volta

Partnership between Michigan, Volta Charging, Kroger and DTE Energy will strengthen electric vehicle ecosystems across the state

Friday, August 19, 2022

Governor Whitmer Announces $2.8 million in Grants for Workforce Training to Get Michiganders Back to Work in Good-Paying Jobs

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Michigan receives first round of State Small Business Credit Initiative funding to support small businesses, high-tech startups throughout the state

Read press releases from MEDC from August 2022.