MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Help Revitalize Detroit’s Gmeiner Park

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

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Investments in Western Upper Peninsula to Build Affordable Housing, Retain Good-Paying Jobs, Support Business Growth

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Pursue Your Pure: Pure Michigan Launches Winter Advertising Campaign with Two Spots, Loud & Heart of Winter

Campaign marks return to national advertising efforts to promote Michigan as winter travel destination

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Forms Semiconductor Talent Action Team to Attract Businesses, Grow Economy, Onshore Supply Chains

Innovative partnership with private industry, academia created to grow Michigan’s semiconductor talent ecosystem, positioning the state to become global talent leader

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ‘Watervliet Pocket Park Activation’ Project

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

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

City of Hancock receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

State of Michigan Announces Grants for Three Innovative Pilot Programs That Will Broaden Michigan’s Mobility Leadership Beyond the Automobile

Electrified school district transportation, purpose-built infrastructure and first-of-its-kind drone delivery services will help revolutionize what mobility means for Michigan residents.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Outdoor economy surges in Michigan; Outdoor Recreation Industry Office’s leader elected to national position

Outdoor Recreation Industry Office moves to MEDC to strengthen efforts to attract and develop innovative outdoor recreation businesses and products, build on key investment in vibrant communities and outdoor recreation amenities in Michigan

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Continues Michigan’s Strong Economic Growth with 473 New Jobs and $26 Million Investment in Genesee, Monroe, Washtenaw Counties

Michigan wins projects over other states and countries, building on strong economic momentum.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

State continues driving long-term economic growth through business, placemaking investments

• Michigan Automotive Compressor making $82 million investment in Jackson County, retaining 241 jobs • Former Buick City site to be redeveloped for in-demand spec industrial facility • Placemaking projects will bring vibrancy, new economic activity to Lansing, Detroit • Request for Proposals seeking plans for development of build-ready sites in Michigan

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