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
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
Read MoreThursday, 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
Read MoreTuesday, 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
Read MoreThursday, 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
Read MoreThursday, 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
Read MoreWednesday, 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.
Read MoreWednesday, October 4, 2023
Nine Organizations to Receive Funding to Support Small Businesses & Grow the Economy
Read MoreTuesday, 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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