Wednesday, October 7, 2020

336 Farms and Food Processors Awarded $15 Million in Michigan Agricultural Safety Grants to Protect Employees, Food Industry

• More than 26,000 jobs retained statewide • 124 small farms receive $567,000 in MEDC Small Farm Safety Grants • Farms and food processors in 55 of 83 counties received grants • Funds used to cover testing costs, personal protection equipment, facility needs and more to help mitigate risks of COVID-19

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Great Lakes Research Center newest PlanetM testing facility partner, expanding state’s testing environments to include marine-based autonomy

Two startups, Shift Environment and Strange Development, receive funding from Office of Future Mobility and Electrification to test their mobility solutions at two Michigan Technological University facilities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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

Monday, October 5, 2020

Gov. Whitmer signs proclamation making October Michigan Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Proclamation encourages awareness and best practices to stop cyber criminals

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

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.

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

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

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

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