MEDC Press Releases

Friday, November 15, 2013

The Hunt is On, Driving Economic Gains in Michigan

As hunters celebrate opening day today, Michigan’s economy stands to benefit from the influx of sportsmen and women taking to the woods and the fields.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Three companies to invest $24 million, add 403 jobs in Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of Michigan Business Development Program incentives to three companies planning expansions in the state.

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Friday, November 8, 2013

Energy experts recognize public building projects at MI Municipal League Offices in Lansing on November 7

Energy efficiency experts from a wide range of organizations gathered at the Energy Services Coalition

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Workforce Development Agency announces job training grants for Michigan companies

The Michigan Workforce Development Agency today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $1,857,982 in Skilled Trades Training Fund program grants to 16 Michigan Works! agencies around the state.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Fontijne Formitt investing $2.6 million, adding 31 new jobs in Milton Township

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $300,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant for Fontijne Formitt.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

MEDC partners with Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop for Michigan Talent Connect’s virtual job fair on Nov. 13

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Works! and Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop are teaming up for a second time to host a live MiVirtualCareerFair event

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

New business expansions, community improvement projects win state approval

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of state incentives to four business expansions and three community improvement projects

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Four companies to invest $41.7 million, add 70 jobs in Michigan

The MEDC today announced that four companies were approved for incentives by the MSF through the Michigan Business Development and Community Revitalization Programs to support their expansions

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Monday, October 14, 2013

LiveWorkDetroit! offers one-day immersion in Detroit for college students, recent grads

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation invites college students and recent graduates from around Michigan and beyond to LiveWorkDetroit!, a career event taking place Saturday, October 19 from 1:30-8:00 p.m. at Ford Field.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Michigan auto adviser travels to China to strengthen relationships with Chinese auto companies

Building upon Gov. Rick Snyder’s investment mission to Asia last month, the state’s newly appointed Automotive Adviser Nigel Francis will lead an automotive-focused delegation on a nine-day mission to China beginning Oct. 14

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