MEDC Press Releases

Friday, January 15, 2021

THIS JUST IN: Resources Available to Help Businesses Apply for Michigan Small Business Survival Grants

• Resources available now to guide businesses through application process • Application will be open 9 am EST Jan. 19 – Noon EST Jan. 22. at www.michiganbusiness.org/survival

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to provide $55 million in grants for COVID-19 relief efforts

• Michigan Strategic Fund authorizes relief programs to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and recent public health orders • Application will open January 19 at 9am EST at www.michiganbusiness.org/survival • Small Business Survival grants will be administered by 15 Economic Development Organizations covering all 83 counties • All applications received will be considered by EDOs in the review process • $3.5 million Michigan Stages Survival Grant program also approved to offer relief to live music and event venues statewide.

Thursday, January 7, 2021

AGS Automotive Systems expanding in Sterling Heights, building on state’s leadership in autonomous and electric vehicle manufacturing

Leading auto supplier investing, adding jobs with support from Michigan Strategic Fund

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place” project in East Lansing

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

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

MEDC Welcomes Additional Funding for Small Business Relief Heading into 2021

Economic recovery and relief efforts continue as MEDC prepares to deliver $60 million in additional small business relief in the new year

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Michigan secures $363 million in federal funding to increase access to rural high-speed internet

• Nearly 250,000 locations in Michigan to have expanded access to broadband, 13 companies awarded projects • MEDC partnership with Connected Nation Michigan helped secure FCC funding, also facilitating Connecting Michigan Taskforce

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Muskegon Rails Project”

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

Monday, December 21, 2020

Pure Michigan Campaign Returns, Showcases Winter Recreation and Travel Across the State

• Pure Michigan launches new winter travel campaign on first day of winter, Dec. 21 • New ad, Still Pure, encourages safe travel while enjoying outdoor activities in the winter months • Pure Michigan returns to the airwaves for the first time in more than a year, encouraging local travel at critical moment for industry

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Pure Michigan Holiday Gift Guide Encourages Shop Local, Gift of Travel Opportunities this Season

It’s not too late to support local businesses and get the perfect Michigan-inspired gift for everyone on your list

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

High-tech software company TechSmith establishing new international headquarters in East Lansing

• Expansion will create and retain up to 300 high-tech jobs in the Lansing region, generate nearly $15M in private investment • Global software developer chooses Michigan for expansion, further establishes Lansing region as hub for high-tech jobs