MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Nearly 700 small businesses across Michigan awarded grants through MEDC’s Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative

Businesses statewide receive $10 million in grants to assist with impacts of COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Michigan climbs in national FDI rankings

Michigan no. 1 for fastest foreign direct investment job growth over the past five years, according to Global Business Alliance

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

City of Ionia receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Monday, March 1, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Reimagine Nine Mile Road” project in Oak Park

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

Friday, February 26, 2021

Five Detroit Civil Rights Sites Listed in the National Register of Historic Places

• Designation recognizes Detroit’s significant role in growth of Civil Rights Movement • New listings are Birwood Wall, New Bethel Baptist Church, Rosa L. and Raymond Parks Flat, Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church, WGPR-TV Studio

Friday, February 26, 2021

THIS JUST IN: Michigan’s Small Business Strength, Affordable Cost of Living Continue to Receive National Recognition

As Michigan’s economic recovery continues to build momentum following the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, several communities across the state are receiving national attention for the strength of their small business employment and talent opportunities.

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Statement from Governor Whitmer, MEDC Committee Chair Awenate Cobbina on MEDC CEO Mark Burton

Burton says 'good-bye' and is proud of work done at MEDC

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Mobility Council’s report addresses challenges state must meet to continue as global leader

Governor’s $25M funding proposal for Mobility Futures Initiative supports a new statewide collaboration advancing Michigan’s position in the rapidly evolving mobility industry.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

MSF approves support for electric vehicle manufacturing expansion, community vitality projects, entrepreneurship programs to continue Michigan’s economic recovery

• Magna to create 300 jobs with new high-tech facility in St. Clair to manufacture battery enclosures for 2022 GMC Hummer EV • Community development projects in Detroit, Holland, and Alma bringing new opportunities for economic growth • Programs extended to grow entrepreneurship ecosystem in communities throughout the state

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Whitmer: Magna’s investment in St. Clair creating more than 300 jobs, strengthening Michigan as leader in EV manufacturing

● Magna adding 304 jobs, investing $70.1 million in St. Clair with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund ● New state-of-the art facility will build battery enclosures for GM’s new GMC Hummer EV ● Project solidifies company’s presence in state, underscores Michigan’s leadership in advanced auto manufacturing and future mobility