Press Releases - 2023

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Three Rivers Downtown Dog Park

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

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Boggs Park” project in Detroit

$75,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Joins Secretary Buttigieg, Detroit Mayor Duggan, and Canadian Minister of Transport to Announce First U.S.-Canada Electric Vehicle Corridor

Michigan’s mobility and electrification leadership grows with federal, international collaboration

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

State of Michigan Signs MOU to Establish Global Semiconductor Center of Excellence in Michigan

Decision to establish The Semiconductor Talent and Automotive Research (STAR) initiative in Michigan underscores strength of state’s semiconductor ecosystem, leadership in tech innovation

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Joins Federal, State, and Local Officials for Groundbreaking on New $28 Million Facility at Selfridge

New hangar to create hundreds of jobs, build on year-long campaign to secure mission at Selfridge

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Friday, May 12, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Veterans Memorial Park in Muskegon

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative 

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Friday, May 12, 2023

Jireh Metal Products creating 50 new jobs in West Michigan, underscoring strength of state’s manufacturing workforce

Metal stamping company’s expansion will generate $1.56 million in private investment in city of Walker

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Eight Michigan Main Street Communities Receive Grants for Downtown Enhancement and Improvement Projects

Projects will enhance the vibrancy and economic vitality of Michigan Main Street downtowns

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Funding for Four Michigan Start-Ups in High-Tech Mobility Industry

Grants will support companies revitalizing existing mobility solutions to address modern challenges

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Friday, May 5, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions, Creating and Keeping 119 Jobs in Ithaca and Jonesville

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