Press Releases - 2024

Thursday, October 3, 2024

New Saab Facility Will Create 70 Good-Paying Jobs in Grayling Township

Project will go through several steps, bring in community input before shovels in ground

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Michigan’s Growth Office Announces Four Finalists to Compete at PitchMI Competition

Four startups to compete in pitch competition with one winner receiving a $100,000 investment

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

City of East Tawas receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces $1.2 million in export assistance funds available for Michigan’s small businesses

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Monday, September 30, 2024

MEDC and MIT Technology Review Insights Show Climate Considerations Are a Top Factor in Business Decisions

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Special Olympics Michigan and Treetops Collective Public Placemaking in Grand Rapids

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

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

MEDC Earns Six IEDC Excellence Awards, Proving You Can Make It in Michigan

Recognizing Michigan’s Commitment to Collaboration and Economic Resilience – Where Talent and Innovation Thrive

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

242 Quality Jobs Coming to Detroit and Grayling Township, Making Key Investments in Automotive Industry, Defense Leadership

German auto parts manufacturer Laepple Automotive establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Detroit, Saab to establish integration and assembly facility bringing high-wage jobs to Grayling Township; supporting U.S. Defense sector

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Michigan Ranks 6th Nationally for Clean Energy Jobs

State home to nearly 128,000 clean energy jobs, clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as economy-wide employment

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the "Linwood Waterfront Park on Saginaw Bay"

$25,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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