MEDC Press Releases

Monday, June 17, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Lighting the Stage” project in Vassar

$7,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

PlanetM strengthens international mobility ties in Tel Aviv; announces grant program for Israeli startups

In partnership with Michigan Israel Business Accelerator and Israel Innovation Authority, PlanetM announces collaboration, grant program at EcoMotion 2019

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

New Report Examines Crowdfunding Success in Michigan

Study Finds that Crowdfunding Works in Helping Revitalize Michigan Communities

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Celebrate Pure Michigan Night at Comerica Park with the Detroit Tigers

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II to throw ceremonial first pitch ● game begins at 7:10 ET

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Business expansion, community development projects bring new investment, jobs to Michigan

Expansion of complete metal solutions company in Wright Township expected to generate $7 million in investment ● Community revitalization projects in Cheboygan, Kalamazoo, Linden will revitalize underutilized spaces, bring vibrancy to downtowns

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Ten Michigan companies to join MEDC at International Paris Air Show in Paris, France, June 17-20, 2019

International Paris Air Show, the largest and longest-running aerospace trade show in the world, taking place in June ● Along with ten Michigan companies, MEDC's Pure Michigan Business Connect program to participate, generate leads

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Bright Walls” project in Jackson

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

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist Joins DTE and Consumers Energy as Companies Announce $15 Billion Commitment to Grow Michigan Businesses

DTE and Consumers Energy to spend $15 billion with Michigan companies through Pure Michigan Business Connect over the next five years

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Business expansion, two community development projects bring new investment, jobs to Michigan

Expansion of Tier 1 global supplier of roof systems expected to generate $40 million, create 55 jobs ● Rehabilitation of vacant building in Detroit expected to generate $1.1 million ● Redevelopment of historic building in Battle Creek creates 23 jobs

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Michigan Technological University’s MTRAC Announces Funding for Projects Using Advanced Materials to Improve Quality of Life

The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Advanced Applied Materials Innovation Hub at Michigan Technological University recently awarded a combined $302,000 in funding to four projects from researchers across the state.

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