MEDC Press Releases

Monday, May 2, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Westminster Park Restoration’ in Rogers City

$20,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Monday, May 2, 2022

2022 National Travel and Tourism Week celebrates the power of travel, activates support for Michigan travel and tourism industry

Community, government and tourism leaders gather to tout economic benefits of tourism to state

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Community Cultural Pavilion’ in St. Ignace

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

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces More Than $577,000 in Grants to Support Statewide Electric Vehicle Adoption

New grants awarded will be used to implement EV-based services in eight Michigan counties

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘ArtPath | Public Art on the Lansing River Trail 2022’

$7,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Investments to Create Nearly 700 Jobs, Drive Economic Momentum Across Michigan

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Travel and Hospitality Industry Celebrated at 2022 Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism

• Industry awards recognize individuals, tourism entities that exemplify best practices, impact on industry • Big Rapids, Cadillac and Elk Rapids named Pure Michigan Trail Towns • Pure Michigan ad campaign continues to have a positive economic impact on the state • Pure Michigan guitar unveiled during conference

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Unveils MI Healthy Climate Plan to Create Good-Paying Jobs, Protect Air and Water

Plan outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2050, interim steps to take by 2030 including more clean energy, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, land & water conservation

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces 161 New Jobs, Community Revitalization Project in SE Michigan

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

State of Michigan and National Park Service Announce Innovation Partnership to Promote Accessibility to National Parks

Partnership aims to improve safety, sustainability, and equitable access at national parks through innovative mobility technologies deployed in Michigan’s five national parks

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