Wednesday, June 19, 2013

MEDC Awards first $25,000 Community Ventures Prize through the Pure Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge

The Pure Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge, a statewide competition designed to advance ideas and solutions that address social challenges

Thursday, June 13, 2013

MEDC awards grant for renovation of Eastern Market in Detroit

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $1 million Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentive for a new community kitchen and renovation of Eastern Market in the City of Detroit.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

MEDC partners with Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop for Michigan Talent Connect’s virtual job fair on June 26

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop are teaming up to host a live MiVirtualCareerFair event on June 26 from 10 am – 4 pm

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

MEDC Seeks Proposals for Official State Travel Guide Fulfillment Services

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to fulfill consumer requests for travel information, including data entry services related to those requests.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

MI Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announces FY14 funding increase

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) today announced its grant program workshop schedule in anticipation of projected funding increases for Fiscal Year 2014 program.

Friday, June 7, 2013

MEDC seeks proposals from Michigan farmers markets, food truck startups

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced two Requests for Proposals aimed at boosting food entrepreneurship in Michigan and fostering a sense of place in Michigan communities.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

$8 Billion Pure Michigan Business Connect program grows with increased commitments from Consumers Energy, DTE Energy

he state’s $8 billion Pure Michigan Business Connect program continues to grow, with Consumers Energy and DTE Energy committing to a total of $2 billion in spending with other Michigan-based companies

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

New business expansions, community improvement projects and brownfield development gain state approval

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

Monday, May 20, 2013

Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Wins Community Solar Garden Grant

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association has been awarded a $33,304 grant from the Michigan Energy Office and the Renewable Energy Demonstration Program

Monday, May 13, 2013

MEDC awards grant for restoration of historic theatre in Manistee

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $503,592 Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentive for the redevelopment of the historic Vogue Theatre in Manistee.