MEDC Press Releases

Monday, April 8, 2013

Port Huron Area School District wins energy grant to replace obsolete lighting in elementary schools

The Port Huron Area School District was awarded a $99,365 grant for installation of energy efficient lighting in seven elementary schools, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today.

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Pure Michigan campaign hits the road

New license plates now sport Pure Michigan logo, state’s tourism website

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Friday, March 29, 2013

Martinrea Jonesville opening new facility in North Adams, adding 122 jobs

Martinrea Jonesville, LLC has received approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund for an increase to its 2011 Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit to allow for further expansion in Michigan

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Friday, March 29, 2013

MEDC Offers Tribal Economic Forum in Lansing

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is hosting the fourth annual Tribal Economic Forum on May16-17 in Lansing.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Governor applauds new Newell Rubbermaid facility in Kalamazoo

Gov. Rick Snyder today praised Newell Rubbermaid for its decision to locate a design and innovation facility in Kalamazoo, thanking the company for choosing to invest in the state and for bringing new jobs to Michigan.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Governor commends Zehnder’s for hotel, water park expansion in Frankenmuth

Gov. Rick Snyder today applauded Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth for the expansion of its hotel and water park operations, thanking the company for continuing to invest in the state and for bringing new jobs to Michigan.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Snyder: nine companies to invest $81 million, add nearly 900 jobs in state

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced Michigan Strategic Fund action to support nine business expansions expected to generate more than $81 million in investment and add 897 jobs in Michigan.

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Monday, March 18, 2013

Pure Michigan Kicks Off Summer with Launch of National Advertising Campaign

Largest National Cable TV Buy for Pure Michigan

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

MEDC announces the kick-off of the Redevelopment Ready Communities Program statewide

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced the first round of communities to participate in the statewide launch of the Redevelopment Ready Communities® program

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

MEDC announces planning grant program for Michigan communities

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced the application process for the Downtown Development Planning Grant program

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