MEDC Press Releases

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Grants awarded to 49 small manufacturers throughout Michigan to help adopt Industry 4.0 technologies

MEDC’s Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grant program provides companies with 50 percent reimbursement for qualifying I4.0 technology implementation costs

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces $1.4 million in export assistance funds available for Michigan’s small businesses

• Michigan Strategic Fund awarded largest federal STEP award in the nation for sixth consecutive year • Funds expected to assist more than 430 Michigan companies in increasing international sales

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces 130 New Jobs as RV & Boat Furnishings Manufacturer Tecnoform Selects West Michigan for North American Headquarters

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “New Bay Community Theatre” Project in Suttons Bay

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

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Friday, September 16, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “New Children's Museum of Branch County” Project in Coldwater

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

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Pavilion Area at Diamond Trail Park” Project in Sandusky

$15,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Unveils Future Mobility Plan to Ensure Michigan Remains Global Leader in Future Mobility

MI Future Mobility Plan coordinates efforts across multiple state departments and agencies to address challenges and support growth in mobility and electrification industry

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

THIS JUST IN: Michigan rises in national rankings; Detroit Auto Show in national spotlight

Michigan breaks into the Top 15 in Area Development’s 2022 Top States for Doing Business ahead of President Biden’s NAIAS visit

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Federal CDBG disaster recovery funds awarded to Michigan to support long-term flood recovery efforts

• Michigan receives $71.9 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to recover from presidential-declared disasters in our state
• Grants will be awarded to communities to assist residents impacted by storms and floods in 2020 and 2021
• Public hearings scheduled to allow impacted residents to provide feedback on MEDC’s CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Pure Michigan Travel Guide Now Available for Memorable Fall and Winter Travel Ideas

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