Tuesday, October 24, 2023

MEDC, Wayne State University, U-M, Oakland University and Washtenaw Community College announce major new expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit

MEDC hails partnership as largest investment in state history to promote cutting-edge learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities in surging semiconductor industry with a focus on Metro Detroit students in underserved communities

Friday, October 20, 2023

'You Can in Michigan' Talent Attraction Campaign Capturing National Attention

Michigan is already seeing returns from “You Can in Michigan,” the state’s new national talent attraction campaign marketing the state to fill open jobs, grow Michigan’s population and drive the state’s economic future forward

Friday, October 20, 2023

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Awards $18 million to Support High-Tech Startups

Michigan is home to the #1 emerging startup ecosystem in the country

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a vision for the future

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a vision for the future

Friday, October 13, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins Funding for Clean Hydrogen Hub, Creating Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs and Building a Brighter, Cleaner Future

Clean hydrogen hub funding is expected to create up to 13,600 direct jobs

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to “Reimagine the Kantzler Memorial Arboretum” in Bay City

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces 148 New High-tech, Manufacturing Jobs in Grand Rapids, Grand Traverse County

• Payload CMS announcing expansion in Grand Rapids, creating up to 55 high-tech new jobs • Earfab Americas expanding, diversifying in Grawn, creating up to 93 new manufacturing jobs

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces Launch of $20 million ‘You Can in Michigan’ National Marketing Campaign in Push to Boost State’s Population, Grow Economy, Attract and Retain Talent

Great Lakes State makes its pitch for American workers to take advantage of Michigan’s high-tech jobs, quality of life and welcoming communities

Thursday, October 5, 2023

New investments adding manufacturing, high-tech, life sciences jobs across Michigan

Zoetis, LLC expanding operations, adding 59 new jobs in Kalamazoo, Calhoun Counties · Fraud Sniffr, Inc. expanding operations, relocating headquarters, creating 45 high-tech jobs in Ottawa County · Altus Industries expanding, adding 27 high-tech jobs in Kent County · Falk Production, LLC expanding, adding 45 new jobs in Kent County · SJS Electric expanding, adding 60 jobs in Calhoun County

Thursday, October 5, 2023

$99.2 million in statewide placemaking grants support vibrant communities

Placemaking and development projects across Michigan’s 10 prosperity regions will receive support from Revitalization and Placemaking 2.0 funds