Press Releases - 2023

Tuesday, 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

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Friday, 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

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Thursday, 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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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces 148 New High-tech, Manufacturing Jobs in Grand Rapids, Grand Traverse County

• Payload CMS announcing expansion in Grand Rapids, creating up to 55 high-tech new jobs • Earfab Americas expanding, diversifying in Grawn, creating up to 93 new manufacturing jobs

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces Launch of $20 million ‘You Can in Michigan’ National Marketing Campaign in Push to Boost State’s Population, Grow Economy, Attract and Retain Talent

Great Lakes State makes its pitch for American workers to take advantage of Michigan’s high-tech jobs, quality of life and welcoming communities

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

New investments adding manufacturing, high-tech, life sciences jobs across Michigan

Zoetis, LLC expanding operations, adding 59 new jobs in Kalamazoo, Calhoun Counties · Fraud Sniffr, Inc. expanding operations, relocating headquarters, creating 45 high-tech jobs in Ottawa County · Altus Industries expanding, adding 27 high-tech jobs in Kent County · Falk Production, LLC expanding, adding 45 new jobs in Kent County · SJS Electric expanding, adding 60 jobs in Calhoun County

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

$99.2 million in statewide placemaking grants support vibrant communities

Placemaking and development projects across Michigan’s 10 prosperity regions will receive support from Revitalization and Placemaking 2.0 funds

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Michigan Wins $3 Billion Investment Powering New EV Production by LGES, Toyota

Team Michigan is celebrating yet another win in the global race to secure the future of the electric vehicle (EV) and mobility industry, as LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Toyota Motor North America announce their plans to partner in powering new EV battery modules out of Holland, Michigan.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Nine Organizations to Receive Funding to Support Small Businesses & Grow the Economy

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Nearly 900 Good-Paying Jobs, 170 Homes, and Dozens of Community Investment Projects Coming to Michigan

Nel Hydrogen’s new gigafactory in Plymouth Charter Township will create 517 clean energy jobs  •  Samsung SDI America, Inc.’s Auburn Hills expansion to create 368 new jobs  •  Historic rehabilitation project in Detroit to add 170 homes, restore Midtown’s history  •  Additional community investment to expand and create public gathering spaces for 16 communities and support 11 regional sites and Marshall strategic site  

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