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MEDC Press Releases
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Governor Whitmer announces new semiconductor wafer manufacturing and R&D facility bringing 150 jobs near Bay City, placemaking projects in Detroit
• Semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron establishing new facility in Monitor Township to support electric vehicle growth, creating up to 150 jobs, investing $302 million • Project builds on Michigan’s leadership position in semiconductor supply chain, electric vehicle development • Two community revitalization projects will generate total capital investment of $226 million, bring needed housing, new vibrancy to Detroit neighborhoods
Read MoreMonday, August 23, 2021
Governor Whitmer Proposes $2.1 Billion Investment to Grow the Middle Class, Support Small Businesses, and Invest in Communities
Governor lays out proposals to continue Michigan’s ongoing economic jumpstart by utilizing historic influx of federal resources to make critical, long-term investments in families, communities, small businesses.
Read MoreThursday, August 19, 2021
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Celebrates 44 New Jobs Created by Superior Extrusion’s Expansion in Marquette County
• Governor attends groundbreaking for new $20.4 million facility that will bring 44 manufacturing jobs to Forsyth Township • Celebration among stops on three-day Upper Peninsula trip highlighting the state’s strong economic jumpstart as Michiganders get back to work
Read MoreThursday, August 19, 2021
World Economic Forum to partner with Bedrock to Establish Global Centre for Urban Transformation in Detroit
• Leaders from Detroit and around the world call for increased public-private collaboration to address the growing challenges facing cities • The new Centre will mobilize the global business community and key stakeholders to support cities as they chart a course for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic • Detroit will serve as the Centre’s global headquarters, providing a model for more inclusive and sustainable urban development • Media and city leaders can sign up to receive updates and invitations to launch events hosted by the World Economic Forum in October at: TakeAction.city
Read MoreWednesday, August 18, 2021
Governor Whitmer Promotes Business Investment, Community Vitality on Second Day of ‘UP Jobs Tour’
Three-day trip includes multiple stops across the Upper Peninsula, highlighting the state’s strong economic jumpstart as Michiganders get back to work
Read MoreWednesday, August 18, 2021
Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Partnering with Ontario on Cross-Border Mobility Technologies
Cross-border testbed will spur technology innovations and transportation solutions enhancing crossings by land, air and water
Read MoreTuesday, August 17, 2021
Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Tolan Square in Milan’ project
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreTuesday, August 17, 2021
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces Wisconsin-based JD Castings expanding into Iron Mountain, creating 24 high-wage jobs
Read MoreTuesday, August 17, 2021
Governor Whitmer Launches ‘UP Jobs Tour’
The UP Jobs Tour will make several stops across the Upper Peninsula, highlighting the strong economic jumpstart as Michiganders get back to work.
Read MoreMonday, August 16, 2021
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Bringing Oswalt Park back to Life’ Project in Vicksburg
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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