Press Releases - 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “The Electric City Project" in Sturgis

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

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

Michigan Legislature strengthens support of ‘Make It in Michigan’ economic development strategy in FY25 budget

The $82.5 billion bipartisan budget continues the state’s focus on People, Places and Projects to ensure everyone can “Make It in Michigan”

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Monday, June 24, 2024

DEKRA announces $22.8 million investment to establish Automotive Test Center of Excellence in Michigan

The Germany-based company’s investment will build on the state’s leadership in the electrification of the automotive industry

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Friday, June 21, 2024

20 New Jobs and $33 Million Investment coming to Muskegon and Newaygo Counties

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Village of Blissfield receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation faciliates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, June 17, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Community Connect Center” in Big Rapids

$5,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “An Accessible FONT Community Center” in New Troy

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

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Gov. Whitmer Announces $10 Million Investment to Help Michigan Lead Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing and Talent

Launch of MSTAR Initiative will develop strong talent base and infrastructure necessary for Michigan to find more efficient, effective ways for semiconductors to be used in the automotive industry

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Actions to Build a More Innovative Michigan

Infrastructure for Innovation, Pitch Competition, Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer will grow Michigan’s economy, unleash Michigan’s entrepreneurial spirit

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Wayne, Oakland, Macomb Commit to Expand Project DIAMOnD and Calls for Statewide Expansion of “Infrastructure for Innovation”

Counties will scale up Automation Alley's unprecedented network of 3D printers, delivering on governor’s vision to build the “Infrastructure for Innovation” businesses need to lower costs, boost output

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