MEDC Press Releases

Monday, October 5, 2020

Wacker Chemical Corporation establishing North American Innovation Center & Regional Headquarters in Pittsfield Charter Township

Chemical solutions provider to invest, add jobs with support from Michigan Strategic Fund

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Monday, October 5, 2020

Gov. Whitmer signs proclamation making October Michigan Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Proclamation encourages awareness and best practices to stop cyber criminals

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

More than $1.3 million in export assistance funds available for Michigan’s small businesses

• Michigan Strategic Fund awarded largest STEP award in the nation for fourth consecutive year • Program expanded to support more export-related activities, increased reimbursement amount • More than $3.5 billion in export sales supported through MEDC’s MI-STEP over the past decade

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

THIS JUST IN: Manufacturing Week highlights Michigan’s talent, innovation, and resiliency

This week Michigan celebrates Manufacturing Week in the state, culminating Friday, Oct. 2, in National Manufacturing Day. Manufacturing Week highlights Michigan’s continued leadership in manufacturing and tradition of resilience, innovation and ingenuity.

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Lapeer Dog Park

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

More than 11,300 businesses across Michigan already awarded grants through Michigan Small Business Restart Program

• Businesses statewide receive $69 million in grants to assist with COVID-19 recovery efforts • At least 72,950 jobs retained for Michigan workers • Grants were chosen and administered by 15 economic development organizations

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Governor Whitmer Proclaims This Week as Small Business Week in Michigan

The governor calls on the president and Mitch McConnell to pass a COVID-19 recovery package to help Michigan’s small business

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Pure Michigan and Short’s Brewing Company Encourage Travelers to #HopIntoMichigan with Pure Michigan Autumn IPA

• Pure Michigan Autumn IPA, 100 percent brewed with Michigan-grown and harvested ingredients, returns for second year • Virtual happy hour will be held Oct. 8 where viewers can learn from special guests how to pair Pure Michigan Autumn IPA and other fall Michigan beer styles with cheese, chocolate and more

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Business growth, community revitalization projects around Michigan attract $112 million in investment, continue Michigan’s economic recovery

• Gerber expanding its facility in Fremont, creating and retaining jobs in community • MI-STEP program to further support export activities of businesses in Michigan • Community development projects will revitalize neighborhoods in Detroit, Eaton Rapids, Ludington, Paw Paw • $10.6 million in infrastructure enhancement grants will help accelerate economic development in eight Michigan communities

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Friday, September 18, 2020

Now Available: Pure Michigan Travel Guide Showcasing Unique Fall and Winter Seasonal Travel Ideas

Experience what Michigan has to offer through outdoor activities, food and drink and more.

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