MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

City of Plainwell receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, June 8, 2020

City of Hart receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, June 8, 2020

Michigan soars 19 spots in Chief Executive magazine's annual Best & Worst States for Business

• Best single-year improvement in the history of the ranking • Factors including workforce, growth in manufacturing and overall business conditions drive results • MEDC creating a runway for economic recovery by growing businesses and resilient communities

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

This Just In: Michigan soars 19 spots in Chief Executive magazine's annual Best & Worst States for Business

Michigan ranks as a top state to do business in Chief Executive magazine’s 16th annual Best & Worst States for Business survey

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Village of North Branch receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

More Than 100 Small Businesses Around State Using MEDC Crowdfunding Program in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts

• MI Local Biz program allows Michigan-based small businesses to raise funds to win matching dollars from MEDC • Businesses can rally customers, supporters, family, and friends in real time to donate to access the matching MEDC funds • Donations to participating businesses can be made at https://www.patronicity.com/milocalbiz

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

City of Albion receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Village of Cassopolis receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

City of Fremont receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Business expansions bring new investments to support economic growth in Michigan

• Two business expansion projects expected to generate total investment of $13.2 million, create 213 jobs • eCommerce tech company expanding in Washtenaw County, creating 26 high paying jobs • Longstanding coatings company expanding existing facility in Fenton, adding 187 jobs

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