MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Over $1.1 million in export assistance funds available for Michigan's small businesses

Funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration and Michigan Strategic Fund will help the state's small businesses grow on a global scale

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

182 New Jobs, Three Business Expansions coming to Mid and West Michigan

Vertical Autonomy establishing centralized manufacturing and operations hub in Jackson County, upgrading infrastructure in Hillsdale; R.W. LaPine expanding operations in Comstock Township and St. Joseph; Shoulder Innovations moving headquarters to Byron Township

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Gov. Whitmer Celebrates Groundbreaking of fairlife Expansion, Highlights Economic Growth, Job Commitments, and Investments in Michigan Businesses

In addition to fairlife, projects with Mitra Chem, Chobani, and others will support up to 817 good-paying jobs

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Midland receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

More than 550 New Jobs Coming to Oakland and Macomb Counties, Small Business Support Hubs

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

PitchMI opens applications for 2026-27 startup competition

$2 million in total prize funding will go to four semifinal winners and the 2027 champion.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Michigan State Historic Preservation Office Awards Historic Preservation Grants to Six Michigan Communities

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

City of Owosso receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Village of Marcellus receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Village of Ellsworth achieves MEDC's Redevelopment Ready Communities "Essentials" status

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals and created a community-supported vision for the future that facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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