News & Events

News, stories, and events that showcase how OFME is working to enhance Michigan’s mobility ecosystem by enriching lives, creating equitable opportunities, and connecting Michiganders to a brighter future.

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Blueflite

Blueflite is a cargo drone OEM headquartered in Brighton, Michigan. Through the Make It in Michigan Prototyping Grant Program, it fast-tracked development of its advanced drone platform for last-mile delivery. Now, Blueflite is helping shape the future of mobility logistics.

Kettering University, MEDC announce the state’s largest incoming class of The Michigander Scholars recipients

MEDC aims to recruit talent and fill jobs in Michigan’s semiconductor, electric vehicle industries that are key to helping grow state’s population now and in the future

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Michigan’s Hydrogen Energy Leadership Reaffirmed with DOE Funding

Michigan’s lead position in the pursuit of large-scale hydrogen energy use is reinforced with two Department of Energy awards

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Michigan’s Efficient Transportation Systems

With recent substantial investments in road, air and water infrastructure, Michigan is paving the way for its businesses to thrive. The state’s Infrastructure Office is at the core of this initiative, spearheading ambitious goals and dedicated efforts to enhance transportation efficiency through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Michigan’s supplemental infrastructure investment funds. Evident through the state’s strategic strides towards comprehensive infrastructure support, Michigan companies are positioned for success whether on land, water or in the air.

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New Opportunities for College Students to Benefit from The Michigander Scholars Incentive in 2024

MEDC announces new partnerships with Kettering University, Wayne State University and major employers to promote careers, recruit talent and fill jobs in semiconductor, electric vehicle industries that are key to helping grow state’s future population

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New Projects Bring More Than 1,360 Jobs, Building on Michigan’s Strengths in Future Mobility, Sustainability

Board action highlights a Make It in Michigan economic strategy that invests in people, places and key new projects

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New Economic Development Projects Will Create Nearly 1,000 Jobs Across the State

Germany-based provider of EV charging stations EcoG establishing U.S. headquarters in Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, building on region’s mobility innovation ecosystem

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Michigan Wins New Advanced Manufacturing Center from Global Green Energy, Metals, & Technology Company Fortescue

Company selects site in Detroit for U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Center, underscoring Michigan’s leadership in EV and future mobility, strength of state’s talented workforce

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Michigan Named Powerhouse for Mobility Startups

The MEDC adds more international recognition to its resume for its support of innovative mobility startups.

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200 New High-Paying, High-tech Jobs Coming to Novi

Company selects Michigan for the project, underscoring Michigan’s leadership in EV and future mobility, strength of state’s talented workforce | Investment secured following Gov. Whitmer’s global economic mission in January

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New developments in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood bring attainable housing options near Ford’s Central Station District

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