MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

New Mobility Projects Increase Accessibility for Michigan Residents

Grants will help deliver transportation solutions in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Central UP and Southeast Michigan

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Rutherford Pool’s “Bathhouse 2.0” project in Ypsilanti

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

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Monday, January 7, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Chapin Mansion Access for All” project in Niles

$15,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, December 21, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Art in the Park” project in Spring Lake

$30,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Business expansions create 184 jobs in SE Michigan

•Developments in Southfield, Ann Arbor generate private investment of $10.9 million •Projects underscore strength of state’s tech talent; growth of biotech industry

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Michigan Strategic Fund Approves Extensions for Business Incubators, Grant Programs Supporting Early-Stage and Commercialization of Tech Companies

$1.8M awarded in funding extensions; continued growth and economic stimulation for technology-based businesses in Michigan

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Wisconsin-based Waupaca Foundry plans expansion into Ironwood

•Expansion will create 61 skilled jobs in Gogebic County •Global castings manufacturer chooses Michigan for access to high-quality talent

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Business expansions, community revitalization projects attract $116.1 million in investment, create 719 jobs in Michigan

•Wisconsin-based Waupaca Foundry to establish facility in Gogebic County •Downtown Lansing grocery gains MSF support •Catalytic projects will impact communities around state

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Let’s Winter in Pure Michigan

Welcoming winter with the launch of regional advertising campaign

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Detroit businesses complete export assistance program

National export program helps manufacturers develop strategies to expand into global markets

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