MEDC Press Releases

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Business expansion, community development projects win state approval

Projects total $97.4 million in new investment, 568 new jobs

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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

MEDC offers Global Trade Days export workshops around state Oct. 13-17

Michigan businesses are invited to explore export opportunities at five Global Trade Days export workshops taking place in Traverse City, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Troy and Novi Oct. 13-17.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Employers invited to take part in MAT2 training program aimed at developing IT workers

Michigan employers are invited to take part in 2014 session of the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT2) Information Technology program, an innovative training initiative that combines classroom instruction with paid work experience.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Detroit’s North Rosedale Park Civic Association kicks off crowdfunding campaign through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

$20,000 fundraising goal, matching grant supports Community House upgrades

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Business expansion, community development projects win state approval

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a business expansion and three community revitalization projects around the state that will generate nearly $1 million in private investment.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Bloomingdale launches crowdfunding campaign to support new pavilion on Kal-Haven Trail

$5,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Detroit arena, new business expansions, community improvements, export support gain state approval

Eleven companies to invest $419 million, add 1,471 jobs

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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Lansing’s REACH Studio Art Center kicks off crowdfunding campaign through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

$48,000 fundraising goal, matching grant supports center’s expansion in REO Town

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Monday, September 8, 2014

Grants to improve energy efficiency available through Michigan Energy Office

In an effort to promote investment into clean energy technologies and reduce fossil fuel emissions, the Michigan Energy Office is offering financial assistance of up to $50,000 to small businesses

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Monday, September 8, 2014

Two companies to invest $5.8 million, add 60 jobs in Lansing area

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a Michigan Business Development Program incentive and a Community Development Block Grant award for two business expansions in the Lansing area.

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