MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Michigan Strategic Fund Continues Support of TechTown, Automation Alley and State SmartZones with Program Extensions

Funding extensions total more than $1.7M supporting entrepreneurial collaboration resources

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Thursday, January 18, 2018

City of Dearborn Awarded Redevelopment Ready Communities Certification

City recognized for its transparent, predictable and efficient development-related practices

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Business expansions, community revitalization projects create 193 jobs, invest in Michigan with state support

XG Sciences expanding in Vevay Township, creating 75 jobs; Zhongding U.S.A. Inc. establishing tech center in Northville, creating 80 jobs

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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Grass Lake Events Park” project

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

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Tuesday, January 16, 2018

PlanetM, AutoMobili-D Award CARMERA Best in Show and Startup of the Year at Inaugural PlanetM Awards Show

CARMERA awarded Best in Show and Startup of the Year at PlanetM Awards ceremony

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “CAN Art Wind Turbine Project” in Detroit

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

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Friday, January 5, 2018

Arconic to invest $10 million, create 38 jobs in Whitehall

Arconic, a global leader in lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing, plans to expand its operations in the city of Whitehall, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Business expansions, community revitalization project win state approval to invest, add jobs around Michigan

Projects expected to generate $54 million in investment, create 179 jobs

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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

MSF board supports catalytic projects in state’s automotive, energy industries

First-ever investment in Michigan by Chinese auto company Haval, state-of-the-art energy center in Niles highlight year-end approvals; nearly a billion dollars in private capital outlays

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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

PlanetM and AutoMobili-D Unveil Category Winners and Finalists for the Inaugural 2018 PlanetM Awards

Category winners and finalists for the 2018 PlanetM Awards were unveiled today, showcasing innovations in mobility platforms and technologies to be recognized at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

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