Press Releases - 2008

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

MEDC and Jackson County Officials Celebrate New SmartZone

MEDC President and CEO James C. Epolito today joined state, local and university officials to announce a new SmartZone in Blackman Township

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

MEDC and Macomb County Officials Celebrate New SmartZone

MEDC President and CEO James C. Epolito today joined state, local and Oakland University officials to announce a new SmartZone in Sterling Heights

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

MEDC and Sault Ste. Marie Officials Celebrate New SmartZone

MEDC President and CEO James C. Epolito today joined state, local and Lake Superior State University officials to announce a new SmartZone in Sault Ste. Marie

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Granholm Announces Over 7,500 New Jobs Planned for Michigan

Companies investing more than $489.2 million to grow in state

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

United Solar Ovonic Bringing High-Tech Solar Manufacturing Facility, 350 New Jobs to Battle Creek

Company to build its fifth solar manufacturing facility in Michigan

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

21st Century Jobs Fund Awards $30 Million to 17 High-Tech Firms

Governor Granholm today announced that 17 companies have been selected by the SEIC board to share nearly $30 million from the 21st Century Jobs Fund

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Granholm, MEDC Announce Support for Palm Plastics Expansion in Morenci, 132 New Jobs

Governor Granholm and MEDC President and CEO James C. Epolito today announced a $2.9 million grant to support a $10.5 million expansion by Palm Plastics, Ltd. in Morenci

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Granholm, Epolito Announce First Centers of Energy Excellence

Centers will grow Michigan's leadership in advanced battery and biofuel technologies

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Governor Announces Over 7,000 New Jobs Created, 14,585 Jobs Retained

Companies investing more than $1 billion to grow in state

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Granholm Announces Accretive Health to Expand in Detroit and Kalamazoo, Adding 650 New Jobs

Governor Granholm today announced that Chicago-based Accretive Health plans to expand operations in Detroit and Kalamazoo

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