MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Economic Development Projects Creating or Retaining Nearly 400 Jobs Across the State

Calumet Electronics to construct first-and-largest-of-its-kind in U.S. facility for organic substrate manufacturing, retaining 270 jobs.  |  Support for DENSO will expand production line to include Battery Electric Vehicle-compatible components in Battle Creek  |  MSU College of Human Medicine expanding with Flint campus, adding 129 jobs to downtown

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Factory Yards Project to Revitalize Godfrey Corridor, Bring 500 Homes & $146M Investment to Grand Rapids

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

MEDC, Wayne State University, U-M, Oakland University and Washtenaw Community College announce major new expansion of semiconductor education and training programs in Metro Detroit

MEDC hails partnership as largest investment in state history to promote cutting-edge learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities in surging semiconductor industry with a focus on Metro Detroit students in underserved communities

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Friday, October 20, 2023

'You Can in Michigan' Talent Attraction Campaign Capturing National Attention

Michigan is already seeing returns from “You Can in Michigan,” the state’s new national talent attraction campaign marketing the state to fill open jobs, grow Michigan’s population and drive the state’s economic future forward

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Awards $18 million to Support High-Tech Startups

Michigan is home to the #1 emerging startup ecosystem in the country

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a vision for the future

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a vision for the future

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins Funding for Clean Hydrogen Hub, Creating Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs and Building a Brighter, Cleaner Future

Clean hydrogen hub funding is expected to create up to 13,600 direct jobs

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to “Reimagine the Kantzler Memorial Arboretum” in Bay City

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

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces 148 New High-tech, Manufacturing Jobs in Grand Rapids, Grand Traverse County

• Payload CMS announcing expansion in Grand Rapids, creating up to 55 high-tech new jobs • Earfab Americas expanding, diversifying in Grawn, creating up to 93 new manufacturing jobs

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces Launch of $20 million ‘You Can in Michigan’ National Marketing Campaign in Push to Boost State’s Population, Grow Economy, Attract and Retain Talent

Great Lakes State makes its pitch for American workers to take advantage of Michigan’s high-tech jobs, quality of life and welcoming communities

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