MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Two Communities Announced for Select Level of the Michigan Main Street Program

Evert and Mexicantown Hubbard communities to take part in the Select Level Michigan Main Street Program

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Monday, March 5, 2018

City of Battle Creek receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Michigan ranks No. 6 in the nation for major new corporate facilities and expansions – creating more and better jobs

Michigan has been named the No. 6 state in the nation for major new corporate facilities and expansions in 2015 by Site Selection magazine, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Business expansions, community revitalization projects, more gain Michigan Strategic Fund approval

MSF board supports dairy processing facility in Greenville; global auto parts manufacturer increases investment, adds more jobs in Shelby Township; 600 new financial services jobs in Pontiac

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Foremost Farms’ new dairy plant boosts Michigan’s dairy industry ecosystem

MSF board supports processing facility in Greenville. Project to generate $57.9 million in capital investment, create 33 jobs. Convenience of new site helps state dairy farmers reduce expenses

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Monday, February 26, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “From West End to Best End” project in Ludington

$32,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Nine Michigan companies travel to Mexico to expand export opportunities, create jobs

Business leaders from nine Michigan companies will travel to Mexico next week to meet with prospective partners, distributors and customers to increase export opportunities.

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Monday, February 12, 2018

Aerospace Summit takes flight, builds on state’s supply chain assets, rising industry profile

Largest gathering of global purchasers, Michigan suppliers Matchmaking meeting Feb. 21 at LCA in DetroitPMBC facilitates nearly $5.73B in revenue for state businesses

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Monday, February 12, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Rebuild Alma’s Wright DREAM Park” project

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

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

City of Detroit joins Redevelopment Ready Communities program

Michigan’s largest city partners with state to facilitate private investment; city’s participation another positive sign of Detroit’s continued growth

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