Thursday, March 13, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Economic Summit, Mar. 17-18, Grand Rapids

Media representatives are invited to attend the 2014 Governor’s Economic Summit taking place Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18 at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Proos expanding in Grand Rapids, adding 50 jobs

Proos is expanding in Grand Rapids with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Avon Protection Systems Inc. expanding in Cadillac, adding 29 jobs

Avon Protection Systems is expanding in Cadillac with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Flint-area employers invited to learn about training program aimed at developing advanced manufacturing workers

Flint-area employers are invited to attend an informational presentation to learn how the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT²) system can help them develop a skilled workforce.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: MEDC, Michigan Corps to announce 2014 Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge

Media representatives are invited to attend a press conference announcing the 2014 Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge on Thursday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at TechTown Detroit.

Friday, February 28, 2014

MEDC announces 2014 downtown infrastructure grants for Michigan communities

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $7,600,176 in Downtown Infrastructure Grant (DIG) program funds to 14 Michigan communities for public infrastructure improvements.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Making the case to work, invest and play in Michigan

With the aim of attracting talent from a range of creative fields and up-and-coming entrepreneurs, a host of Michigan-based companies and universities will join Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) at “South By Southwest” (SXSW).

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Bond issuance attracts investment, spurs economic development

The deal that will save a renewable-energy company in Canton Township $1 million while increasing local and state tax revenue offers a compelling illustration of how to foster growth and minimize risk.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Rare isotope facility, new business expansions, community revitalization projects gain state approval

The MEDC today announced MSF approval of projects that in total will generate $362 million in new capital investment and create 1,444 new jobs in Michigan.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Five Michigan community colleges to offer transfer opportunities to students in automotive programs

Five Michigan community colleges have joined together to create a pilot program that will allow students in automotive technology programs to transfer among the schools with no loss of credits or repetition of course work.