Monday, December 21, 2020

Pure Michigan Campaign Returns, Showcases Winter Recreation and Travel Across the State

• Pure Michigan launches new winter travel campaign on first day of winter, Dec. 21 • New ad, Still Pure, encourages safe travel while enjoying outdoor activities in the winter months • Pure Michigan returns to the airwaves for the first time in more than a year, encouraging local travel at critical moment for industry

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Pure Michigan Holiday Gift Guide Encourages Shop Local, Gift of Travel Opportunities this Season

It’s not too late to support local businesses and get the perfect Michigan-inspired gift for everyone on your list

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

High-tech software company TechSmith establishing new international headquarters in East Lansing

• Expansion will create and retain up to 300 high-tech jobs in the Lansing region, generate nearly $15M in private investment • Global software developer chooses Michigan for expansion, further establishes Lansing region as hub for high-tech jobs

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

Friday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Tuesday, 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

Tuesday, 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

Monday, 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