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Michigan Strategic Fund

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) was created by P.A. 270 of 1984 and has broad authority to promote economic development and create jobs.

MSF Board

Governor Snyder signed Executive Order 2012-9 on June 26, 2012 abolishing the MEGA Board and transferring the various responsibilities of the MEGA to the Michigan Strategic Fund effective August 25, 2012. The MSF board has the following responsibilities: 

  • Approve grants and loans under the Michigan Business Development Program;
  • Approve grants and loans under the Michigan Community Revitalization Program;
  • Approve the use of Private Activity Revenue Bonds;
  • Authorize the submittal by local units of government of Community Development Block Grant applications;
  • Recommend to the State Administrative Board Agricultural Processing, Renewable Energy and Forest Products Processing Renaissance Zone designations;
  • Approve Tool and Die Renaissance Recovery Zones; and
  • Act as the fiduciary agent with respect to the 21st Century Jobs Fund investments;
  • Pursuant to statute, the Chief Compliance Officer provides advice and guidance in regard to the 21st Century Jobs Fund.

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MSF Meeting Agenda

The Michigan Strategic Fund meets monthy in Lansing and continues to help fuel new economic activity across Michigan, strengthening our communities and creating good jobs for our residents. 

An 11-member board has statutory authority to direct state appropriations to support business development, community development, talent enhancement and state marketing activities, including the promotion of tourism, film industry, arts and cultural affairs.

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Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Notices

On December 31, 2018, the U.S. Department of Treasury published final regulations amending the public approval requirements for tax-exempt private activity bonds. The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ("TEFRA") provided for public notice, hearing and approval requirements set forth in Section 147(f) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended. The TEFRA Requirements must be satisfied as a precondition to the issuance of tax­ exempt private activity bonds, including exempt facility bonds and qualified 50l(c)(3) bonds. The Final TEFRA Regulations apply to all tax-exempt private activity bonds issued on or after April 1, 2019, by the Michigan Finance Authority, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and Michigan Strategic Fund.

MSF BOARD MEMBERS

Mark A. Burton, MSF President & Chairman - CEO
Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Paul Ajegba, Director
Michigan Department of Transportation

Jeff Donofrio, Director
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Paul V. Gentilozzi, President
Gentilozzi Real Estate

Rachael Eubanks, State Treasurer
Michigan Department of Treasury

Charles P. Rothstein, Founder and Senior Managing Director
Beringea, LLC

Britany L. Affolter-Caine, Ph.D, Executive Director 
Michigan's University Research Corridor

Ronald W. Beebe, CEO
Euclid Industries, Inc., Brinn Performance, Inc., Awrey Bakeries, Griffin Thermal Products, and Milling Precision Tool Corporation

September Hargrove, Vice President
JPMorgan Chase and Co.

Susan Tellier, President
JetCo Packaging Solutions

Cindy L. Warner, Global Leader for Professional Services
Amazon Web Services

 

2021 MSF BOARD MEETING DATES

All meetings are held at the MEDC Lansing Office, Lake Michigan Conference Room, at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

  • Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.**

    The MEDC building remains closed due to COVID-19 health concerns. The January 14, 2021 meeting will be held remotely. To join the call, use the dial in number, +1 248-340-3787 and passcode 919 631 064# (or join on the web via Microsoft Teams).

    For those who would like to make a public comment, you many now register prior to the meeting by clicking on the button below. The meeting moderator will call on the last 4 digits of your phone number to signal your turn to speak. All comments should be kept to three minutes or less.

    REGISTER ONLINE TO MAKE A PUBLIC COMMENT

    Please Note: Pre-registration is not required to provide public comment at the board meeting. Members of the public may address the Board during the public comment portion without submitting a request online.

  • Tuesday, January 26, 2021
  • Tuesday, February 23, 2021
  • Tuesday, March 23, 2021
  • Tuesday, April 27, 2021
  • Tuesday, May 25, 2021
  • Tuesday, June 22, 2021
  • Tuesday, July 27, 2021
  • Tuesday, August 24, 2021
  • Tuesday, September 28, 2021
  • Tuesday, October 26, 2021
  • Tuesday, December 7, 2021**
**Special meeting scheduled; posted 01/04/2021
***Combined November/December Meeting

MSF BOARD MEETING MINUTES

  • November 30, 2020
  • October 27, 2020
  • September 22, 2020
  • August 25, 2020
  • July 28, 2020
  • July 7, 2020
  • June 23, 2020
  • May 19, 2020
  • April 14, 2020
  • March 19, 2020
  • February 25, 2020
  • January 22, 2020
  • December 17, 2019 
  • December 4, 2019 
  • November 26, 2019
  • October 22, 2019 
  • September 24, 2019 
  • July 23, 2019
  • June 25, 2019 
  • May 21, 2019
  • April 23, 2019
  • March 26, 2019 
  • February 26, 2019
  • January 22, 2019
  • December 18, 2018
  • November 27, 2018 
  • October 23, 2018
  • September 25, 2018
  • August 28, 2018
  • August 9, 2018
  • July 24, 2018
  • June 26, 2018
  • May 22, 2018
  • April 24, 2018
  • March 27, 2018
  • February 27, 2018
  • January 23, 2018
  • December 19, 2017
  • November 28, 2017
  • October 24, 2017
  • September 26, 2017
  • August 22, 2017
  • July 25, 2017
  • June 27, 2017
  • May 23, 2017
  • April 25, 2017
  • March 28, 2017
  • February 28, 2017
  • January 30, 2017
  • December 20, 2016
  • November 22, 2016 
  • October 25, 2016 
  • September 27, 2016
  • August 23, 2016
  • July 26, 2016
  • June 28, 2016 
  • May 24, 2016
  • April 26, 2016
  • March 22, 2016
  • February 23, 2016
  • December 15, 2015 
  • November 23, 2015
  • October 27, 2015
  • September 22, 2015 
  • August 25, 2015
  • July 28, 2015 
  • June 8, 2015
  • April 28, 2015
  • March 24, 2015
  • February 24, 2015 
  • January 27, 2015

MSF BOARD PACKETS

  • View all the past MSF Board Packets.

MSF FOIA Policy and Procedures

Please submit all FOIA requests to medcfoia@michigan.org. For more information, please read the MSF Freedom of Information Act policies and procedure document. 

Brownfield Program

  • Brownfield Program Process Overview 
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (P.A. 381) 

Michigan Business Development Program

  • Michigan Business Development Program process documentation
  • Michigan Business Development Program guidelines document

Michigan Community Revitalization Program

  • Michigan Community Revitalization Program guidelines
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