Thursday, March 5, 2020

MEDC Executive Committee Approves Resolution in Support of Leadership Transition

• Executive Committee accepts intended retirement of Jeff Mason as CEO effective April 3, 2020 • Mark Burton appointed to serve as interim CEO effective March 5, 2020 • Directs personnel and compensation subcommittee to conduct national search

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Whitmer to Partner with Finland on Clean Technology Growth and Development

Governor signs MOU with Finland Minister of Economic Affairs during delegation visit to Michigan

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Under the Radar Michigan screening scheduled for March 12 in Harris

• Newest episode featuring central Upper Peninsula premiering at Island Resort & Casino • Event is free, open to the public

Monday, March 2, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Eberwhite Playground’ project in Ann Arbor

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

Monday, March 2, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Pickleball Court Restoration’ project in Fowler

$25,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, March 2, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Discovery Center project in Mt. Clemens

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

Friday, February 28, 2020

THIS JUST IN: General Motors announces plans to add more than 1,200 jobs at its Lansing operations

Automaker has invested more than $1 billion in Lansing manufacturing since 2015

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Greater Flint Health Coalition moving headquarters to downtown Flint

Facility will bring much-needed health services to downtown, lead to additional economic and revitalization activity in the area • Add to growing number of developments in downtown Flint • Project to generate total investment of $2.8M, create 20 jobs

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

MSF actions help create vibrant community spaces, support entrepreneurial programs and promote Michigan as world-class business location

Community development projects will bring new vitality and economic activity to Albion, Ironwood, East Jordan and Plainwell • Business marketing efforts to promote Michigan • Support for tech and small business startup programs

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Receives Increased Support for Growing High-tech Startups in the State

Michigan Strategic Fund approves more than $2 million to support high-tech entrepreneurs and startups across state