Friday, November 14, 2014

Michigan companies travel to China to expand export opportunities

Business leaders from nine Michigan companies will be in China next week meeting with prospective partners, distributors and buyers to increase export opportunities from Michigan to China.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

New crowdfunding campaign to support transformation of Detroit’s vacant Wigle Recreation Center into a community skatepark

$20,000 crowdfunding goal to win MEDC matching grant

Friday, November 7, 2014

Kerrigan named head of Michigan automotive office

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today announced the appointment of Kevin T. Kerrigan as senior vice president to lead the state’s automotive office to replace Nigel Francis...

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Two companies to invest $22 million, add 115 jobs in Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two business expansion projects that are expected to generate nearly $22 million in investments and add up to 115 new jobs in Michigan.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Ironwood launches crowdfunding campaign to support new Art Park

$10,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, November 3, 2014

State of Michigan’s Pure Michigan Talent Connect to host largest MiVirtualCareerFair to date on Nov. 12, 2014

Job seekers and Michigan employers can connect with each other through a state-sponsored virtual career fair on Wednesday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Michigan and Israel announce program for joint R&D projects between Michigan and Israeli companies

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Israeli Ministry of Economy today announced the Michigan-Israeli Technology Connect Program (MITCP) for joint research and development projects between Israeli and Michigan for-profit companies.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

New $50 million training initiative, business expansions, community revitalization projects gain state approval

Seven companies to invest $281 million, add 1,437 jobs

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Two companies to invest $11.8 million, add 202 jobs in SE Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two business expansion projects that are expected to generate $11.8 million in investments and add up to 202 new jobs in Southeast Michigan.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Two Projects Approved for Digital Media, Film Incentives

The Michigan Film Office announced today that Onu was approved for a digital media incentive and the television series Craftsman’s Legacy also received a film incentive.