MEDC Press Releases
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Community revitalization projects, entrepreneurial program to drive continued economic growth, local vitality across Michigan
• Community development projects will bring new housing, hotels and vibrancy to vacant places while promoting tourism in Grand Haven, Hillsdale, Ludington • MSF Board also approves tech transfer program to help grow state’s high-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem
Read MoreMonday, January 25, 2021
Twelve Distinctive Places in Michigan listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2020
Recognition gives Michigan nearly 2,000 listed historic properties.
Read MoreThursday, January 21, 2021
Crowdfunding campaign launched for North Corktown Parks Renovation and Solar Installation
$27,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreFriday, January 15, 2021
THIS JUST IN: Resources Available to Help Businesses Apply for Michigan Small Business Survival Grants
• Resources available now to guide businesses through application process • Application will be open 9 am EST Jan. 19 – Noon EST Jan. 22. at www.michiganbusiness.org/survival
Read MoreThursday, January 14, 2021
Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to provide $55 million in grants for COVID-19 relief efforts
• Michigan Strategic Fund authorizes relief programs to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and recent public health orders • Application will open January 19 at 9am EST at www.michiganbusiness.org/survival • Small Business Survival grants will be administered by 15 Economic Development Organizations covering all 83 counties • All applications received will be considered by EDOs in the review process • $3.5 million Michigan Stages Survival Grant program also approved to offer relief to live music and event venues statewide.
Read MoreThursday, January 7, 2021
AGS Automotive Systems expanding in Sterling Heights, building on state’s leadership in autonomous and electric vehicle manufacturing
Leading auto supplier investing, adding jobs with support from Michigan Strategic Fund
Read MoreWednesday, January 6, 2021
Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place” project in East Lansing
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreTuesday, December 29, 2020
MEDC Welcomes Additional Funding for Small Business Relief Heading into 2021
Economic recovery and relief efforts continue as MEDC prepares to deliver $60 million in additional small business relief in the new year
Read MoreTuesday, December 22, 2020
Michigan secures $363 million in federal funding to increase access to rural high-speed internet
• Nearly 250,000 locations in Michigan to have expanded access to broadband, 13 companies awarded projects • MEDC partnership with Connected Nation Michigan helped secure FCC funding, also facilitating Connecting Michigan Taskforce
Read MoreTuesday, December 22, 2020
Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Muskegon Rails Project”
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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