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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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Gov. Whitmer signs proclamation making October Michigan Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Proclamation encourages awareness and best practices to stop cyber criminals
Read MoreThursday, 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
Read MoreThursday, 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.
Read MoreThursday, 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
Read MoreTuesday, 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
Read MoreTuesday, 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
Read MoreTuesday, 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
Read MoreTuesday, 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
Read MoreFriday, 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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