MEDC Press Releases

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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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

State support for redeveloping Buick City site paves way for building in-demand, move-in ready facility in Flint

• Project will bring in-demand spec industrial space to the region, attract new businesses to Flint • Redevelopment will transform one of state’s largest brownfield sites into economic driver in the region • MSF support expected to drive additional private investment of up to $300 million

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Eden Gardens Enrichment Center” in Detroit

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

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Suttons Bay Dog Park at Herman Park”

$47,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces Nearly 100 New Jobs as Local Craft Distiller Traverse City Whiskey Co. Expands in Traverse City

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center, GRIMM, MEDC and Michigan State Police Collaborate in Vehicle Cyber Security Demonstration

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins 75 New Jobs as Ohio-based Automotive Supplier Plans New Operations in Shelby Township

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces Nine Michigan Communities Receiving Nearly $15 million to Upgrade Water Systems

Michigan Strategic Fund approves CDBG funding for vital public infrastructure projects.

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