Thursday, February 22, 2024

Two Business Expansions Bring 117 New High-Tech, Manufacturing Jobs to Troy, Upper Peninsula

Digital programming services provider SAVIC establishing new operations in Troy, creating 100 high-wage tech jobs; Defense and aerospace supplier Creative Composites expanding in Rapid River, adding 17 jobs

Friday, February 16, 2024

New ‘Make it in Michigan’ Investments to Create 159 Good-Paying Jobs around the State

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Nineteen Distinctive Places in Michigan listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2023

Historic properties listed in 2023 help to tell a more complete history at the local, state, and national levels.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

$87.5 Million in Grants Strengthen and Accelerate Site Readiness Efforts

Projects from across both peninsulas will receive support from the Strategic Site Readiness Program, prepare sites for investment. More than half of the awards will go toward site preparation on existing brownfield sites.

Monday, January 29, 2024

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Announces $5 Million to Establish a New Venture Fund Supporting the State’s University Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

The Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund and Consortium is a collaborative effort between the University of Michigan’s Innovation Partnerships and Michigan State University, Michigan State University Research Foundation, Wayne State University, Western Michigan University and Michigan Technological University. The new program will be funded by the Michigan Innovate Capital Fund to support pre-seed and early-stage companies across Michigan.

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Marcellus achieves MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities “Essentials” status

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

Thursday, January 25, 2024

State of the State: Make It in Michigan a Tool Worth Growing

Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State details the success and future roadmap for Make It in Michigan, the cornerstone of the MEDC’s strategy for economic prosperity.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

New Economic Development Projects Will Create Nearly 1,000 Jobs Across the State

Germany-based provider of EV charging stations EcoG establishing U.S. headquarters in Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, building on region’s mobility innovation ecosystem

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Michigan Wins New Advanced Manufacturing Center from Global Green Energy, Metals, & Technology Company Fortescue

Company selects site in Detroit for U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Center, underscoring Michigan’s leadership in EV and future mobility, strength of state’s talented workforce

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Three Business Expansions Bring 165 New Jobs to Lexington, Ithaca & Standish

Projects expected to generate a total capital investment of $17.6 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.