Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Buffalo Soldier Memorial Park” project in Detroit

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

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Generational investment of $4.5 billion by Fiat Chrysler signals strong bet on Michigan’s workforce and automotive leadership

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expected to create 6,433 new jobs in Michigan ● All-new state-of-the-art assembly plant in Detroit will be city’s first in nearly 30 years, brings 3,850 new jobs to the city

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

MTRAC Advanced Materials Innovation Hub Receives Additional Support for Advancing Materials-Based Technologies into Commercial Development

MSF Board awards Michigan Technological University one-year extension and $350,000

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Community revitalization projects bring new investment, vibrancy to Detroit, Kalamazoo

Three community development projects will generate $131 million in capital investment, create 293 jobs ● Detroit buildings to be revitalized into mixed-use projects, create 230 jobs ● Klovergold Creamery in Kalamazoo to become children's center

Monday, May 20, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Camp Carpenter Detroit

$10,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Cybersecurity company to establish headquarters in Grand Rapids area

VDA Labs to add 25 jobs, invest $300k in new high-tech lab and headquarters with MSF support

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Multimatic establishing autonomous vehicle driving simulation center in Novi, investing $7.8 million

• Project creates 50 high-tech, high-paying jobs • Facility will be first of its kind in North America • Development underscores Michigan’s leadership position in development of autonomous vehicle technology

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Lawton SplashPad

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

Monday, May 13, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “The Power of Words Project” UPlift Campaign in Upper Peninsula

$20,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, May 13, 2019

Five startups launching pilots, addressing mobility challenges in Michigan; PlanetM adds testing facility partners

Bedestrian, EasyMile, Hi-Ho Mobility, NAVENTIK and NAVYA among the latest recipients of the PlanetM Mobility Grants; Keweenaw Research Center at Michigan Technological University (MTU) and the Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (MUASC)