Press Releases - November 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Governor Granholm Announces Over 13,400 New and Retained Jobs for Michigan

Expected to create 2,245 new jobs (883 direct and 1,368 indirect), retain 11,254 jobs, and generate over $791 million in new investment in the state.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Granholm, MEDC Encourage Young Graduates to Boost State Economy, Promote Entrepreneurial Opportunities

As many as 92 organizations, schools and businesses – more than in any other state – plan activities promoting entrepreneurship.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Grant to Support Historic Building Restoration, New Business in Downtown Mt. Pleasant

Grant to help build thriving downtown districts

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Granholm Announces Grant Supporting Johnson System Expansion in Marshall

Expected to generate $279,000 in private investment and create 15 new jobs

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Granholm Announces Grants Supporting Job-Creating Projects in Montcalm County

Grants totaling $1.038 million to the city of Greenville and the village of Sheridan to support local manufacturing expansions and more than 100 new jobs.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Granholm Announces $620,000 in Grants for Historic Idlewild

Grants will support rehab of senior center, fund feasibility study of Flamingo Club renovation