Thursday, June 1, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Appoints Michigan’s First-Ever Chief Growth Officer

Will lead efforts to grow Michigan’s population, economy, and reputation as the best place to live, work, raise a family, and start a business

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Establishes the ‘Growing Michigan Together Council’ to Focus on Population Growth, Building a Brighter Future for Michigan

The council will be led by bipartisan co-chairs and develop strategies to make Michigan a place where everyone has the opportunity to succeed

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Gov. Whitmer & Legislative Leaders Unveil ‘Make it in Michigan’ Strategy to Win Projects, Invest in People, Revitalize Places

As economic development strategy pays dividends, governor, legislative leaders pitch unified, strategic approach to help more people, businesses, communities “Make it in Michigan”

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces 350 New Jobs After Winning Business and Housing Investments Across the State

Three business expansion projects and one community development project expected to create a total of 350 new jobs and generate a total private investment of more than $25 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Signs MOU with Australia to Continue Growing Economy & Opportunity

Memorandum of Understanding builds on Governor Whitmer’s commitment to cleaner, safer, and more accessible mobility in Michigan.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Art on the Ile 2023 in Grosse Ile

$29,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

This Just In: Michigan Announces State’s Largest-Ever Push to Achieve Global Semiconductor Superiority

MEDC’s new Semiconductor Talent Action Team will drive record-setting public-private semiconductor alliance with major Michigan employers, public universities and community colleges, mirroring the state’s EV/mobility student recruitment effort

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

East Grand Rapids achieves MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities Essentials status

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a master plan for the future

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Gov. Whitmer Announces 12 Well-Paying Jobs from New Dairy Processing Facility in Southwest Michigan, Will Support Agricultural Industry

Monday, May 22, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for McGraw Mini-Park in Detroit

$11,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative