MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Michigan’s Growth Office Announces Call for Applications for First of Its Kind Regional Pilot Program to Retain and Attract Talent

$500,000 in grant funding available to statewide partners to develop regional programs specific to their area that encourage talent to make Michigan their home

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Michigan Announces First Infrastructure for Innovation Agreement to Spur Entrepreneurial Prowess by Leveraging Michigan’s National Guard Resources

Michigan is first in the nation to take this proactive, strategic approach to broadening access to physical infrastructure for innovators

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Michigan’s Startup Ecosystem Demonstrates Resilience and Growth in 2024 MVCA Impact Report

State’s VC firms outperform national trends with record fundraising, steady investment levels

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

MSF approves Dow project to modernize manufacturing and R&D operations, reinforcing Michigan as its home for decades to come

Dow investment to support at least 5,000 jobs in the Great Lakes Bay region, solidifying its presence in the state

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Gov. Whitmer Announces New $50M Federal Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative

New jobs programs and pipelines to get Michiganders into needed manufacturing jobs

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for NE GR Public Art

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

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Economic Mission to Europe to Showcases Michigan as a Global Leader in Defense and Aerospace Innovation

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Friday, July 19, 2024

MEDC Creates Michigan's Growth Office to Lead Population Growth Initiatives Focused on Policy, Programs and Storytelling

The Growth Office builds on the Growing Michigan Together Council's recommendations to retain and attract talent in Michigan

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Over $6 Million to Four Projects Furthering the State’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Leadership

Funding will support companies advancing the development and deployment of AAM technologies and infrastructure

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Monday, July 15, 2024

City of Ironwood receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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