Press Releases - July 2021
Friday, July 30, 2021
Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘City of Charlevoix Dog Park’ project
$17,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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Michigan grows its support for high-tech startups by building on the impact of the Pre-Seed III Fund
MSU Foundation receives additional funding from Michigan Strategic Fund for Pre-Seed III Fund to continue supporting early-stage tech companies
Read MoreThursday, July 29, 2021
Plymouth-based optics manufacturer EOTech establishing new operations in Traverse City
Expansion will create 165 new manufacturing jobs, generate $9.6 million in private investment in Northern Michigan
Read MoreWednesday, July 28, 2021
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Red's Jazz Shoe Shine – Activation and Restoration Project’ in Detroit
• Project will reactivate Red’s Jazz Shoe Shine Parlor in Detroit’s North End into home of Black Bottom Garden Center, shared community space • $50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreWednesday, July 28, 2021
Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan #1 State for Automotive Manufacturing According to Business Facilities
• Michigan also takes top 10 rankings in additional manufacturing categories, food processing leaders, health care jobs and cybersecurity • Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids receive Top 10 honors in metro category
Read MoreTuesday, July 27, 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: New grocery store in north Flint to provide healthy food options to area residents, lead to future economic growth
• New grocery store on Flint’s north side will bring access to fresh foods to local residents • Vacant site will be revitalized into food co-op, giving ownership opportunities to members of the community; 836 member owners already on board • Public-private partnership includes support from numerous government and nonprofit organizations
Read MoreTuesday, July 27, 2021
Michigan Emerges as a Leader in Battery R&D as Governor Whitmer Announces Support for Ford’s Global Battery Center of Excellence in Romulus
Ford Ion Park to be located in Romulus, locate 200 full time engineers at the site
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Michigan’s economic recovery continues to gain momentum through wide array of projects approved today by Michigan Strategic Fund
• New grocery store on Flint’s north side will bring access to fresh foods to local residents • Support for Ford Ion Park demonstrates state’s commitment to leadership in electric vehicle R&D and manufacturing • Former Northland Mall in Southfield to be renovated into new mixed-use project, including new Hudson City Market • New much-needed spec industrial facility, community revitalization projects around state win MSF approval
Read MoreMonday, July 26, 2021
Michigan State Historic Preservation Office awards historic preservation grants to Birmingham, Manistee, Mason
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces economic development grants supporting 450 jobs in Sturgis
• Indiana-based Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles will add 450 new jobs, invest a total of $35.9 million in Sturgis with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund • MDOT TEDF grant to Heartland RV will help support infrastructure improvements • Projects are companies’ first operations in Michigan, underscoring strength of Michigan’s manufacturing workforce
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