MEDC Press Releases

Monday, June 6, 2022

Michigan State Historic Tax Credit program applications opening June 15

New program will help support place-based projects while promoting the preservation of Michigan’s historic resources

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Gov. Whitmer: Ford to Invest $2 Billion to Create More than 3,200 New Manufacturing Jobs, Secure Critical EV Production in Michigan

• $2 billion investment ensures future opportunity for EV manufacturing growth, while securing internal combustion engine portfolio in Michigan • Third EV/battery-related investment of more than $1 billion secured in Michigan since beginning of the year

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Welcomes World Economic Forum's U.S. Centre for Advanced Manufacturing to Michigan, Bringing Economic Growth, New Jobs

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces two business expansions bringing good jobs, new investments to city of Holland

• Packaging provider Coastal Container bringing 62 manufacturing jobs, investing $22 million • Longstanding ice cream producer Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream Company planning multi-phase expansion at its Holland facility, investing $65.7 million

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Friday, May 27, 2022

City of Highland Park 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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Friday, May 27, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘The Alluvion at 414 East 8th St.’ project In Traverse City

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

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces Partnership with Adopt A Charger, Rivian to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers in Michigan State Parks

Installation at Holland State Park kicks off phased state park EV charging installations as part of Lake Michigan EV Circuit and across the state

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces Global Drivetrain Testing Provider ATESTEO Establishing Headquarters in East Lansing, Creating 46 High-Wage Jobs

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Children’s Nature Playscape” In Kalamazoo

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

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces Business Expansions Creating 420 Jobs, Community Revitalization Project, Grants to Grow Talent Pipeline in Key Industries

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