MEDC Press Releases

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ARTpath | Public Art on the Lansing River Trail

$7,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Parcourse Renovation in Watervliet

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

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Michigan Corporate Relations Network Strengthens University and Industry Collaboration with Launch of Online Portal

Online portal to strengthen pipeline of technology commercialization through information sharing

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

MSU MTRAC AgBio Hub Awards Funding to High-Tech Projects

Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Innovation Hub for AgBio at Michigan State University targets funding for research related to food, fuel and fiber.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

MSF approves programs expansions; business investment and community development projects bring new growth, jobs to Michigan

• Michigan Business Development Program and Michigan Revitalization Program changes approved • Webasto Group expanding in Plymouth, adding 441 jobs • Community development project creates 27 jobs in Hillsdale

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

MEDC expands opportunities for business attraction and community growth in Michigan

• New Jobs Ready Michigan program boosts business attraction efforts • Changes focus on attracting highly competitive projects to Michigan, helping smaller communities around state

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

New MEDC marketing campaigns support business attraction, growth opportunities in Michigan

MEDC celebrates 20 years with continued commitment to making Michigan a great place to live, work and play

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Two new business expansions, community development project bring investment, jobs to Michigan

• CertainTeed Ceilings Corporation expanding in L’Anse, creating 25 jobs • Miniature Custom Manufacturing expands facilities in Vicksburg, adding 37 jobs • Community development project in South Haven will reactivate vacant lot, create 10 jobs

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Friday, April 12, 2019

Pure Michigan’s “Dark Sky” campaign unveils celestial skyscapes to Michigan travelers

• Newest Pure Michigan spot appearing in theaters across the Midwest and on national cable channels • Partnerships with The Weather Channel, Outside Online and Spotify highlighting the beauty of Michigan’s night skies

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Business expansions, community development project bring new private investment, jobs to Michigan

• Electrical services firm Feyen Zylstra adding second location in Walker, creating 100 jobs • German auto supplier MAHLE expanding in St. Johns, adding 25 jobs • Community development project will add pavilion to trail system in downtown Gaylord

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