Press Releases - May 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Detroit Film Locations Tour Maps Now Available

Downtown Detroit has provided filming locations for more than 60 feature films, television series and other digital media productions in the past several years, many of which are featured in a new Detroit Film Locations Tour map

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Amway receives state support for new facility in Ada

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $1.6 million Michigan Business Development Program incentive for Amway to build a new facility in Ada Township

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Credit Acceptance Corp. receives state support to add jobs in Southfield

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund will provide a $1.8 million Michigan Business Development Program incentive to Credit Acceptance Corporation to expand in Southfield

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Four West Michigan businesses receive state support to expand, add jobs

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of Michigan Business Development Program incentives for four West Michigan businesses

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Huntington Foam receives state support to expand Greenville operations

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $340,000 Michigan Business Development Program incentive for Huntington Foam to expand its operations in Greenville

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

MEGA approves four brownfield projects for $39 million in new investment

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) today approved work plans for four brownfield redevelopment projects expected to generate $39.4 million in new investment and create or retain 512 direct jobs.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

MI Land Bank seeks proposals for development of state fairgrounds

The State of Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority (MLB) Board of Directors has approved and issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of the former Michigan State Fairgrounds.

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Monday, May 14, 2012

MEDC announces Brose expansion in SE Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that Brose North America, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers, is investing $60 million to expand in Michigan.

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Friday, May 11, 2012

HCL America, Inc. receives state support for new facility in Jackson

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of an $875,000 Michigan Business Development Program incentive to HCL America, Inc.

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Friday, May 4, 2012

State of Michigan to Host Virtual Career Fair for Healthcare Talent

Michigan, one of the first states in the nation to make attracting and developing talent a key component of their economic development strategy, will host a live virtual career fair on Thursday, May 10

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