Tuesday, November 25, 2014

New crowdfunding campaign to link theater to community gardens in Detroit

$5,000 crowdfunding raise to win MEDC matching grant

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

New investment fund, business expansions gain state approval

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $22.5 million investment in a new private equity fund that will provide growth funding for Michigan automotive suppliers...

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

STEC USA locating in Madison Heights, adding 176 new jobs

TEC USA, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), is establishing a new facility in the City of Madison Heights with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund...

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.