Monday, October 11, 2021

This Just In: MEDC’s export assistance program gives Michigan businesses more flexibility, opportunities to increase international sales

• Reimbursement limits removed on exporting expenses, giving companies more access to financial assistance to support export initiatives • $2 million Michigan State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) provides federal grant funds to help Michigan small businesses grow through increased access to global markets

Thursday, October 7, 2021

This Just In: Community revitalization projects in Cadillac, Lansing win national recognition

IEDC awards highlight impact of MEDC’s community revitalization initiatives in Michigan

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Announces 226 New Jobs in Key Industries Around Michigan

• Three business expansions in advanced manufacturing, automotive R&D will generate $41.3 million in private investment in Battle Creek and Southeast Michigan • Projects will further add to the growing momentum of economic growth across Michigan

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Governor Whitmer on GM’s Latest Investment to Develop Next-Generation Battery Facility in Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today released the following statement following the announcement by General Motors of an all-new Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center.

Friday, October 1, 2021

Gov. Whitmer announces U.S. Economic Development Administration awards $2 million in grants to support high-tech startups Across the State

• Funds further boost Michigan’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, Industry 4.0 initiative • Grants build on Sept. 16 awards by the U.S. Small Business Administration to three Michigan accelerators to speed the launch, growth, and scale of high-tech small businesses in the state

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces Partnership with Midwest Governors to Coordinate Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Grow Jobs, and Futureproof Regional Commerce

• Michigan joins Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin to collaborate on an electric vehicle charging network across Midwest. • Demand for new EV-related jobs requires cooperative approaches within Midwest Region. • Multi-state effort will support EV manufacturing, futureproof regional commerce, & reduce pollution.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins MEDC to announce 11 Michigan communities receiving nearly $15 million to upgrade water systems statewide

Michigan Strategic Fund approves CDBG funding for vital public infrastructure projects

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Michigan Strategic Fund Projects Supporting Hundreds of Jobs and Water Infrastructure

• Support for Ford’s continued growth and creation of 450 additional jobs underscores Michigan’s ongoing leadership in advanced mobility and manufacturing • New biopharmaceutical Center of Excellence facility to bring 160 high-wage jobs to Ann Arbor, further strengthening Michigan’s life sciences and professional services industries • Grants awarded to 11 communities around Michigan to make vital, water-related infrastructure improvements, improve quality of life for residents

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

MEDC Names Agency Partners to Advance Goal of Securing Michigan as Top Four-Season Business and Travel Destination in North America

• Lambert/9thWonder, MMGY Global, FINN Partners, and Meredith Travel Marketing to support promotion of Michigan as a world-class business location and travel destination • Agency partners to support existing and growing workforce presence in Michigan

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to establish Rivian Service Support Operations at its facility in Plymouth, Creating 100 High-Wage Jobs

• Rivian adding 100 well-paying jobs, investing $4.6 million in Plymouth with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund  • Project builds on Michigan’s leadership in workforce growth across the mobility and electrification sector, including professional services