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MEDC Press Releases
Monday, December 14, 2020
THIS JUST IN: Reminder: Application for Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative goes live Dec. 15
$10 million available to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 crisis, recent statewide epidemic orders
Read MoreFriday, December 11, 2020
Application for Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative grants goes live on Dec. 15
• $10 million available to support small businesses disproportionally impacted by COVID-19 crisis, recent DHHS epidemic orders • Application live on www.michiganbusiness.org/relief beginning Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. EST with applications reviewed on a “first-in” basis • Small businesses encouraged to review materials, including application questions and tutorial, before applying • Michigan Municipal League Foundation to serve as statewide grant administrator
Read MoreWednesday, December 9, 2020
U.S. Small Business Administration Provides Relief for Eligible Michigan Businesses Impacted by Excessive Rain and Flooding
Loans provided to help those needing assistance due to severe weather in their region
Read MoreWednesday, December 9, 2020
Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Light Up the Night” in Downtown Lansing
$30,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreTuesday, December 8, 2020
MSF approves support for manufacturing, workforce training and local vitality to drive Michigan’s economic recovery into the new year
• Redevelopment of former Cadillac Stamping Plant property in Detroit to create additional manufacturing growth opportunities • Support approved for new carpenters training center, workforce opportunities in Detroit • Community development project in Port Huron bringing new opportunities for economic growth • Updated guidelines for Michigan Business Development Program put MEDC strategic plan into action
Read MoreTuesday, December 8, 2020
Michigan’s Leadership in Manufacturing Extended Through Statewide Industry 4.0 Initiative
• Multi-pronged effort to support and encourage adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies by Michigan’s small- to medium-sized manufacturers • MEDC to partner with Automation Alley and Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center on goal of getting 6,200 businesses ready to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies by 2025 • RFP to be issued for up to $2 million grant program to support regional Industry 4.0 readiness initiatives • New campaign will target manufacturing companies to generate awareness of Industry 4.0 opportunities, resources
Read MoreMonday, December 7, 2020
Startups Receive Funding to Develop Next-Gen Mobility Solutions at Michigan’s World-Class Proving Grounds
Great Lakes Drone Company and RAVE Cave to develop new drone technologies for farms and cities in Northern Michigan; P3 Mobility to test software for driver monitoring in Ann Arbor
Read MoreFriday, December 4, 2020
THIS JUST IN: Michigan Startups Receive $425,000 Through National Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Competition
MEDC continues to drive entrepreneurial spirit through Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiatives
Read MoreTuesday, December 1, 2020
Crowdfunding campaign launched for Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreMonday, November 30, 2020
Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative to provide $10 million in grants for COVID-19 recovery efforts
• Michigan Strategic Fund authorizes relief program to expected support small businesses disproportionally impacted by COVID-19 crisis • MEDC seeking grant administrators to ensure statewide coverage; applications for administrators due Dec. 2 • Eligible small businesses able to apply for grants starting on Dec. 15 at www.michiganbusiness.org/relief
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