MEDC Press Releases

Monday, May 10, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the Curtis Jones Park in Detroit

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

Friday, May 7, 2021

This Just In: World Trade Week shines a light on MEDC’s International Trade programs, resources to help companies go global

Business and community leaders share international business knowledge and resources

Friday, May 7, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Signs Proclamation Marking May 2 – 8 as Small Business Week

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Five preservation projects around Michigan honored with Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation

Annual awards program recognizes historic preservation achievements in Michigan

Monday, May 3, 2021

THIS JUST IN: Michigan Poised to Succeed in Key Industry Trends

Retains competitive business climate through pandemic-created economic adversity

Monday, May 3, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the Douglas Park Project

$25,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, May 3, 2021

2021 National Travel and Tourism Week celebrates the power of travel, activates support for Michigan travel and tourism industry

Community, government and tourism leaders gather to tout economic benefits of tourism to state

Friday, April 30, 2021

Critical Support Available for Michigan Restaurants, Bars through Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund

• Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. today, April 30 with $28.6 billion available nationwide • Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals for first 21 days, then first-come, first-serve for all eligible applicants

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

THIS JUST IN: Ford Announces Global Battery Center of Excellence in Michigan

$185 million investment adds momentum to Michigan’s emergence as EV R&D and manufacturing leader

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Private Activity Bond Financing Approved as Part of Flint Water Settlement