MEDC Press Releases

Friday, May 10, 2019

2019 National Travel and Tourism Week activates support for Michigan travel and tourism industry

Community and government leaders gather to endorse economic benefits of tourism to state

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

Michigan companies travel to Canada to expand export opportunities

Business leaders from six Michigan companies are headed to the Canada Trade Mission

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

Pure Michigan Releases Ambient Music Album Composed by Local Artists Celebrating Michigan, Inspiring Travel

• Pure Sounds of Michigan takes listeners on tour of state through tracks composed with natural sounds recorded in Michigan State Parks • Michigan State Park Centennial honored through project • Album is the first-of-its-kind for a U.S. travel brand

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Carp River Kiln Gateway Plaza in Marquette

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

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Creston. After Dark project in Grand Rapids

$25,655 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Monday, May 6, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Flint Community Water Lab

$35,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, May 3, 2019

Michigan Defense Center and U.S. Congressman Jack Bergman Highlight Michigan’s Defense Opportunities

Arsenal of Innovation event aims to connect local vendors to federal and military contracts

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Friday, May 3, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Janet Jopke Tennis Park in Bay City

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

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Newest Cyber Range Hub located NMU University

New cyber hub unveiled, sixth location in the Michigan Cyber Range Network

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Business expansion, three community development projects bring new investment, jobs to Michigan

• Residential and commercial glass/glazing company locating fabricating operations in Comstock Township, creating 20 jobs • Community development projects in Alpena, Boyne City, St. Johns to revitalize underutilized spaces, add vibrancy to downtown

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