MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, September 8, 2022

THIS JUST IN: Latest investments boost Michigan’s leadership in semiconductor industry

With a strong history of leadership in manufacturing, Michigan is now paving the way as a world-leading innovation hub for the semiconductor industry.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Gov. Whitmer: Critical local infrastructure investment enables Hemlock Semiconductor growth, strengthens Michigan’s leadership position in the semiconductor supply chain

• Local infrastructure upgrades will enable investments to serve increasing demand in the semiconductor industry on the heels of Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Directive supporting CHIPS+ Act funding
• Investment ensures long-term commitment to producing key element in semiconductor supply chain in Michigan

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Gov. Whitmer announces $83.8 million in statewide grants through the Revitalization And Placemaking program

• Placemaking projects bring new use, investment to properties impacted by COVID-19 pandemic • Additional project will bring multifamily housing to downtown Portage

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces 185 Good-Paying Snack Manufacturing Jobs Coming to West Michigan

European snack maker SnackCraft establishes American headquarters in Michigan, building on state’s economic momentum

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

THIS JUST IN: SK Siltron CSS’s new manufacturing facility in Bay City strengthens Michigan’s semiconductor sector leadership

Company’s investment ensures long-term commitment to producing key element in semiconductor supply chain in Michigan, across the U.S.

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Cities of Clawson and Mount Clemens and village of Spring Lake achieve “Essentials” status in MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities program

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a master plan for the future

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Friday, August 26, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Permanent Stage for Durant Park in Lansing’ project

$10,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative 

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

P3Mobility joins University of Michigan led “Smart Intersections Project” in Ann Arbor

Partners will deploy Vehicle-to-Everything technology to demonstrate the safety benefits of connected and automated vehicles, and develop a viable ecosystem business model

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

City of Pontiac 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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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces Business and Community Investments that Will Create and Retain 672 Jobs

• Dana Thermal Products establishing new operations in Auburn Hills, creating 200 high-wage jobs • Neogen constructing new facility in downtown Lansing, investing $71.5 million • Community revitalization project in Detroit will bring new vibrancy and density to Brush Park neighborhood

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