MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, 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

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Friday, 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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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Pure Michigan Business Connect offers virtual Aerospace and Tech Summit to help Michigan businesses grow across the state

• U.P. company, Northern Wings Repair, receives Aerospace Supply Chain Achievement Award • MEDC partners with Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan to connect Michigan suppliers with global aerospace buyers • Pure Michigan Business Connect expands efforts to match buyers in sellers in virtual match-making summit

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Friday, September 11, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for We Lit Avalon

$37,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, September 11, 2020

$4.7 million in additional loans made to 71 businesses through MEDC Michigan Small Business Relief Program

• New awards bring total of loans to $9 million, along with $10 million in grants already awarded through the program • Low-interest loans intended to support businesses facing drastic reductions in cash flow and the continued support of their workforce in the face of COVID-19 pandemic • Nearly 1,000 additional jobs retained for Michigan workers

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Navistar establishes eMobility center in Rochester Hills, further extending state’s leadership in design and production of autonomous and electric vehicles

Commercial truck manufacturer investing, adding jobs with support from Michigan Strategic Fund

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Splash Pad at Claude Evans Park in Battle Creek

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

THIS JUST IN: Michigan continues to rise in national rankings with Area Development’s 2020 Top States for Doing Business

Improvement in Area Development’s “Top States for Doing Business” underscores impact of Michigan’s economic growth efforts in the midst of COVID-19 crisis

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Friday, August 28, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for After Dark Grand Rapids, North & East

$44,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, August 28, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for La Esquina: Mini Market in Detroit

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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