Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Red's Jazz Shoe Shine – Activation and Restoration Project’ in Detroit

• Project will reactivate Red’s Jazz Shoe Shine Parlor in Detroit’s North End into home of Black Bottom Garden Center, shared community space • $50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan #1 State for Automotive Manufacturing According to Business Facilities

• Michigan also takes top 10 rankings in additional manufacturing categories, food processing leaders, health care jobs and cybersecurity • Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids receive Top 10 honors in metro category

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: New grocery store in north Flint to provide healthy food options to area residents, lead to future economic growth

• New grocery store on Flint’s north side will bring access to fresh foods to local residents • Vacant site will be revitalized into food co-op, giving ownership opportunities to members of the community; 836 member owners already on board • Public-private partnership includes support from numerous government and nonprofit organizations

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Michigan Emerges as a Leader in Battery R&D as Governor Whitmer Announces Support for Ford’s Global Battery Center of Excellence in Romulus

Ford Ion Park to be located in Romulus, locate 200 full time engineers at the site

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Michigan’s economic recovery continues to gain momentum through wide array of projects approved today by Michigan Strategic Fund

• New grocery store on Flint’s north side will bring access to fresh foods to local residents • Support for Ford Ion Park demonstrates state’s commitment to leadership in electric vehicle R&D and manufacturing • Former Northland Mall in Southfield to be renovated into new mixed-use project, including new Hudson City Market • New much-needed spec industrial facility, community revitalization projects around state win MSF approval

Monday, July 26, 2021

Michigan State Historic Preservation Office awards historic preservation grants to Birmingham, Manistee, Mason

Monday, July 26, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces economic development grants supporting 450 jobs in Sturgis

• Indiana-based Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles will add 450 new jobs, invest a total of $35.9 million in Sturgis with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund • MDOT TEDF grant to Heartland RV will help support infrastructure improvements • Projects are companies’ first operations in Michigan, underscoring strength of Michigan’s manufacturing workforce

Monday, July 26, 2021

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Fuels Michigan’s Economic Jumpstart by Helping Small Businesses Prepare for the Future of Manufacturing

Thursday, July 22, 2021

City of Marquette receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

This Just In: CyberAuto Challenge Highlights Michigan’s Leadership in Cybersecurity, Workforce Training