Monday, August 30, 2021

U-M MTRAC Advanced Transportation Hub Announces 2021-2022 Funding Awards for High-Tech Mobility Projects

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces 319 New Jobs in Key Industries in Grand Rapids area

• Gen3 Defense and Aerospace investing $8.7 million to expand in Kent County, creating up to 269 high-wage jobs • Leading pump manufacturer Blackmer expanding in Grand Rapids, investing $7.3 million

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

Monday, 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. 

Thursday, 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

Thursday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Tuesday, 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

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces Wisconsin-based JD Castings expanding into Iron Mountain, creating 24 high-wage jobs