Press Releases - September 2022

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Unveils Future Mobility Plan to Ensure Michigan Remains Global Leader in Future Mobility

MI Future Mobility Plan coordinates efforts across multiple state departments and agencies to address challenges and support growth in mobility and electrification industry

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

THIS JUST IN: Michigan rises in national rankings; Detroit Auto Show in national spotlight

Michigan breaks into the Top 15 in Area Development’s 2022 Top States for Doing Business ahead of President Biden’s NAIAS visit

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Federal CDBG disaster recovery funds awarded to Michigan to support long-term flood recovery efforts

• Michigan receives $71.9 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to recover from presidential-declared disasters in our state
• Grants will be awarded to communities to assist residents impacted by storms and floods in 2020 and 2021
• Public hearings scheduled to allow impacted residents to provide feedback on MEDC’s CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Pure Michigan Travel Guide Now Available for Memorable Fall and Winter Travel Ideas

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

THIS JUST IN: Latest investments boost Michigan’s leadership in semiconductor industry

With a strong history of leadership in manufacturing, Michigan is now paving the way as a world-leading innovation hub for the semiconductor industry.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Gov. Whitmer: Critical local infrastructure investment enables Hemlock Semiconductor growth, strengthens Michigan’s leadership position in the semiconductor supply chain

• Local infrastructure upgrades will enable investments to serve increasing demand in the semiconductor industry on the heels of Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Directive supporting CHIPS+ Act funding
• Investment ensures long-term commitment to producing key element in semiconductor supply chain in Michigan

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Gov. Whitmer announces $83.8 million in statewide grants through the Revitalization And Placemaking program

• Placemaking projects bring new use, investment to properties impacted by COVID-19 pandemic • Additional project will bring multifamily housing to downtown Portage

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces 185 Good-Paying Snack Manufacturing Jobs Coming to West Michigan

European snack maker SnackCraft establishes American headquarters in Michigan, building on state’s economic momentum

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

THIS JUST IN: SK Siltron CSS’s new manufacturing facility in Bay City strengthens Michigan’s semiconductor sector leadership

Company’s investment ensures long-term commitment to producing key element in semiconductor supply chain in Michigan, across the U.S.

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