Wednesday, December 11, 2019
THIS JUST IN: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport number one airport in North America for overall traveler satisfaction
DTW earns the highest score in passenger satisfaction among mega airports, provides key access to U.S. and international markets for leisure and business
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Snackwerks expansion, community development projects to improve access to public spaces bring jobs, create vibrant communities in Michigan
Baked goods manufacturer Snackwerks bringing production of 40 million cookies annually to Battle Creek, creating 38 jobs • Community development projects will bring new vibrancy to Hart, Laingsburg, Three Rivers • Projects attract $3.9M in investment
Friday, December 6, 2019
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces new initiative aimed at job training for Michigan vets during two-day Silicon Valley mission
Formalizes collaboration between PlanetM and Silicon Valley-based business leaders • Whitmer in Silicon Valley to promote tech collaboration, investment opportunities in Michigan
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Expansion of global logistics provider, community revitalization projects to provide economic impact throughout Michigan
Projects attract $15.7 million in investment, support creation of 170 jobs • Logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel expanding in Detroit, creating 152 jobs • Community development projects will revitalize neighborhoods in Detroit, Caro and Cadillac
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair establishing customer service center in Meridian Township
Expansion will create 503 new jobs in the Lansing region, generate up to $8.9 million in private investment • Global e-commerce company chooses Michigan for expansion, becomes first recipient of Jobs Ready Michigan grant
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Business expansions, community revitalization projects around Michigan attract $45.8 million in investment, support creation of 761 jobs
Wayfair establishing customer service center in Meridian Township • WPP expanding into Detroit, investing $19.2 million and creating 182 jobs • Grand Haven revitalization project to improve accessibility near waterfront
Friday, November 22, 2019
National export program helps manufacturers develop strategies to expand into global markets
Executives from five Michigan companies are graduating from ExporTech Mid-Michigan
Friday, November 22, 2019
Upper Peninsula manufacturers complete national export assistance program to expand into global markets
Executives from five Michigan companies have graduated from ExporTech Upper Peninsula
Friday, November 22, 2019
Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Bagley Community Center” project in Detroit
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Friday, November 15, 2019
Crowdfunding campaign launched for “6326 Rest & Ride Park” project in Detroit
$12,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
