Friday, July 21, 2023

THIS JUST IN: Michigan Announces New Chief Mobility Officer

Justine Johnson to join the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, bringing extensive economic development and mobility experience to Michigan

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces 130 New Jobs w/ Two Business Expansions Around the State, New Housing and Beer Garden in Marquette

• Two business expansion projects expected to generate total private investment of $14.7 million, create 130 jobs in Cadillac, Southfield • U.S. Air Force supplier AAR Manufacturing adding 41 jobs in defense and aerospace manufacturing • Mixed-use development bringing new housing, beer garden, six jobs to downtown Marquette

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

New Legislation Will Revitalize Communities, Deliver on Make it in Michigan Plan to Invest in Places Around Michigan

Tax increment financing, Transformational Brownfield Fund will build more affordable housing and transform underutilized or abandoned property into productive space.

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Michigan Wins 45 New Jobs as Hockey and Sports Medicine Supplier Howies Hockey Tape Expands in Gaines Charter Township

Michigan wins expansion over competing sites in other states and Canada

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Hiawatha Park Playground in Ironwood

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

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

City of Whitehall achieves MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities “Essentials” status

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a master plan for the future

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the New Bowers Harbor Pickleball Courts in Traverse City

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

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

This Just In: CNBC Ranks Michigan a Top 10 State for Business

Michigan climbs in national economic competitiveness ranking, building on strong job growth, advanced manufacturing leadership and a low cost of living and doing business

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Continue Strong Economic Development, Support Small Businesses Across the State

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

THIS JUST IN: New State Budget Welcomes Everyone to Make it in Michigan

Team Michigan continues to build upon its economic momentum by passing a balanced, bipartisan state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 focused on growing the economy, lowering costs, delivering on kitchen-table issues, and helping anyone ‘Make it in Michigan.’