Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Governor Whitmer announces agribusiness expansion bringing nearly 200 jobs to Holland, placemaking projects around the state

• Food manufacturing company Request Foods expanding at multiple locations in Holland, creating up to 198 jobs, investing $205 million • Three community revitalization projects will bring food incubator to Detroit, needed housing, new vibrancy to downtowns in Honor, Kalamazoo • Changes to Michigan Build Ready Sites program will boost inventory of industrial sites in the state

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan Receives $2.4 Million Federal Grant to Assist Defense Suppliers with Cybersecurity

• Michigan Defense Center receives $2.4 million from U.S. Department of Defense to support Michigan defense suppliers in cybersecurity efforts • Grant aimed at helping companies improve cybersecurity in order to continue doing business with the federal government

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces Defense Company L3Harris Technologies to Expand Operations in Cascade Township, Creating up to 50 jobs

• $2.58 million investment will bring new high-wage jobs to West Michigan, further boosting Michigan as a defense hub • Investment underscores Michigan’s leadership position in advanced manufacturing

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Bringing the Fine Craft Arts for Adrian Center for the Arts’ project

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

Monday, October 18, 2021

THIS JUST IN: Michigan underscores EV leadership and momentum with new battery manufacturing plant

Friday, October 15, 2021

Governor Gretchen Whitmer Announces Grants to Accelerate Maritime, Mobility Innovations in the Great Lakes 

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Awards Housing and Economic Development Investments to Cheboygan, Coldwater, and Sault Ste. Marie

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions Creating 424 Jobs and Generating $23 Million of Investment in Genesee County

• Supply chain management provider NorthGate bringing up to 374 jobs to Burton, investing $13 million • Auto supplier DAG Technology establishing new manufacturing facility in Grand Blanc Township, investing $10 million

Monday, October 11, 2021

This Just In: MEDC’s export assistance program gives Michigan businesses more flexibility, opportunities to increase international sales

• Reimbursement limits removed on exporting expenses, giving companies more access to financial assistance to support export initiatives • $2 million Michigan State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) provides federal grant funds to help Michigan small businesses grow through increased access to global markets

Thursday, October 7, 2021

This Just In: Community revitalization projects in Cadillac, Lansing win national recognition

IEDC awards highlight impact of MEDC’s community revitalization initiatives in Michigan