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.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Grand Rapids’ Avenue for the Arts kicks off crowdfunding campaign through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

$10,000 fundraising goal, matching grant supports new Heartside HQ

Friday, October 17, 2014

Adrian launches crowdfunding campaign to support new Kiwanis Trailhead Park

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

Friday, October 17, 2014

Live.Work.Detroit. returns for networking, career matchmaking for college students and recent grads

Current college students and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend this season’s edition of Live.Work.Detroit. on Friday, October 24 at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Lansing’s REACH Studio Art Center surpasses $48,000 goal through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places crowdfunding initiative

Wins $48,000 matching grant from MEDC to support expansion in REO Town

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Business expansion, community development projects win state approval

Projects total $10 million in new investment, 107 new jobs

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Snyder proclaims Oct. 13-19 as Careers in Energy Week

Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed Oct. 13-19 as Careers in Energy Week in Michigan as a way to raise public awareness of careers in the energy field and recruit talent for the energy workforce of the future.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Two West Michigan redevelopment projects receive state support

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two community revitalization projects in West Michigan that will generate nearly $2.5 million in private investment.