Press Releases - October 2023
Monday, October 30, 2023
MEDC, Michigan State University and Lansing Community College announce major new expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in capital region
MEDC hails $3.6 million statewide partnership as largest investment in Michigan history to promote cutting-edge learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities in surging semiconductor industry with a focus on Greater Lansing students in underserved communities
Read MoreWednesday, October 25, 2023
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Complete the Highland Park Multi-Sport Courts in Grand Rapids
$41,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreTuesday, October 24, 2023
Economic Development Projects Creating or Retaining Nearly 400 Jobs Across the State
Calumet Electronics to construct first-and-largest-of-its-kind in U.S. facility for organic substrate manufacturing, retaining 270 jobs. | Support for DENSO will expand production line to include Battery Electric Vehicle-compatible components in Battle Creek | MSU College of Human Medicine expanding with Flint campus, adding 129 jobs to downtown
Read MoreTuesday, October 24, 2023
Factory Yards Project to Revitalize Godfrey Corridor, Bring 500 Homes & $146M Investment to Grand Rapids
Read MoreTuesday, October 24, 2023
MEDC, Wayne State University, U-M, Oakland University and Washtenaw Community College announce major new expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit
MEDC hails partnership as largest investment in state history to promote cutting-edge learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities in surging semiconductor industry with a focus on Metro Detroit students in underserved communities
Read MoreFriday, October 20, 2023
'You Can in Michigan' Talent Attraction Campaign Capturing National Attention
Michigan is already seeing returns from “You Can in Michigan,” the state’s new national talent attraction campaign marketing the state to fill open jobs, grow Michigan’s population and drive the state’s economic future forward
Read MoreFriday, October 20, 2023
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Awards $18 million to Support High-Tech Startups
Michigan is home to the #1 emerging startup ecosystem in the country
Read MoreTuesday, October 17, 2023
Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a vision for the future
Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a vision for the future
Read MoreFriday, October 13, 2023
Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins Funding for Clean Hydrogen Hub, Creating Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs and Building a Brighter, Cleaner Future
Clean hydrogen hub funding is expected to create up to 13,600 direct jobs
Read MoreThursday, October 12, 2023
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to “Reimagine the Kantzler Memorial Arboretum” in Bay City
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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