MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Cuts Ribbon at Our Next Energy’s New HQ in Novi

Cutting-edge battery maker Our Next Energy continues investing in Michigan, builds on their recent $1.6 billion plant in Van Buren Township creating 2,112 jobs.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

THIS JUST IN: Michigan highlights talent and workforce development on national stage

The Manufacturing Institute Workforce Summit brought together manufacturers, economic development professionals and community partners to forge partnerships and discuss workforce challenges.

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Highlights Michigan’s Finance, Professional Services, Information Industry Job Growth

22,700 more jobs in these three key industries since the governor took office

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Community Internet in Detroit” Project

$5,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC's Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Four Seasons at Dyckman Park” Project in South Haven

$40,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

City of Muskegon receives Certified Local Government status to support historic preservation activities

Certification provides state and federal technical assistance, eligibility for historic preservation grants

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces $4.1 Billion in Investments Creating 4,600 Jobs Building Batteries, Bringing Supply Chain Home, Growing Agriculture Economy

Bipartisan economic development efforts help state secure transformational projects in Big Rapids and Van Buren Township, boost agriculture economy in Ottawa and Muskegon counties

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Battery Component Manufacturing Facility in Big Rapids, Creating 2,350 Jobs and an Investment of More than $2.3 billion

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces 2,000 New Jobs, Investment of $1.6 billion as Michigan-Based Our Next Energy Builds Battery Manufacturing Campus in Wayne County

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces 145 New Jobs and Critical Infrastructure Upgrades to Support Agricultural Industry, Economic Growth in Ottawa and Muskegon Counties

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