MEDC Press Releases

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Michigan companies travel to International Paris Air Show to expand export opportunities, create jobs

Business leaders from 10 Michigan companies will travel Tuesday to the International Paris Air Show Le Bourget to meet with prospective partners, distributors and customers with the aim of increasing export opportunities within the aerospace sector.

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Friday, June 2, 2017

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Marquette Singletrack: Yellow Trail, Phase 2’ project

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

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

Barracuda Networks to invest $2.3 million, create 115 jobs in Ann Arbor

Expansion receives support from Michigan Strategic Fund and Ann Arbor SPARK

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Business expansions gain state approval to invest, add jobs in Michigan

Projects expected to generate $10.9 million in capital investment, create 132 jobs

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Michigan Main Street Center wins Main Street Hero Award from National Main Street Center

Award recognizes Michigan’s efforts to revitalize state’s downtowns, create vibrant communities

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

City of Escanaba receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Houghton MI Skatepark’ project

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

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

New mixed-use project boosts prospects for investment in Detroit neighborhoods

Michigan Strategic Fund supports mixed-use project on Detroit’s east side; developers anticipate more economic activity for area

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Monday, March 13, 2017

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Life Remodeled 2017 Community Innovation Center’ project

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

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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Pure Michigan Agribusiness Summit strengthens state’s ag sector, targets job growth

Fourth annual agriculture summit connects Michigan suppliers with major grocery chains, food purchasers from around the state

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