MEDC Press Releases

Monday, December 2, 2024

Downtown Petoskey Rehabilitation Project Will Create New Affordable Workforce Housing

The rehabilitation of the landmark City Park Grill in downtown Petoskey’s central business district will add housing and increased density with the support of the Revitalization and Placemaking program

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Gov. Whitmer Strengthens Economic Ties with Spain to Boost Foreign Investment and Job Creation in Michigan

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Gov. Whitmer to Meet with Business Leaders and Foreign Officials in Spain to Compete for Jobs and Bring Supply Chains Home

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Friday, November 15, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for "Cheboygan County Community Dog Park" in Cheboygan

$40,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, November 15, 2024

State of Michigan Announces Partnership with Electreon, Xos, Inc. to Electrify Delivery in Detroit with Wireless Charging

The nation’s first road capable of charging EVs wirelessly while in motion grows its user base and showcases how wireless charging for electrified fleets reduces vehicle downtime and increases business efficiency

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for The Giving Trees Park in Detroit

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

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Gov. Whitmer Announces 78 New Housing Units Across Five Revitalization and Placemaking Program-Supported Redevelopment Projects

The redevelopment projects in Cheboygan, Lowell, Petoskey, Spring Lake, and Zeeland will transform vacant and underutilized property to add housing and build vibrancy throughout the state

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Village of Lexington receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Friday, November 1, 2024

Michigan Cracks Top 10 in National Site Selection Ranking

The state continues to reap the rewards of its Make It in Michigan economic development strategy, moving up two spots in Site Selection’s 2024 Business Climate Rankings

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Byron Pocket Park in the Village of Byron

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

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