Press Releases - June 2012

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Pure Michigan Venture Development Fund accepting applications

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund is targeting to invest up to $9 million to help grow the venture capital industry in Michigan.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Michigan Strategic Fund approves Trade Crossing Agreement, Venture Development Fund, Travel Guide recommendation, business incentives

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a number of significant items

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

MEDC announces loan approvals for Michigan companies

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of loans of up to $6.8 million for five growing Michigan companies through the Michigan Business Growth Fund – Loan Participation Program.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is open for business

Several state forest campgrounds in the Upper Peninsula temporarily closed during the Duck Lake Fire have been completely or partially reopened to visitors, the Department of Natural Resources announced today.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Snyder celebrates grand opening of Severstal facility in Dearborn

Governor Rick Snyder today led a delegation of state and local officials to Dearborn to celebrate the grand opening of the Severstal North America steel making facility in the former Rouge Steel plant.

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Monday, June 18, 2012

Low-cost China export opportunity to be detailed in webinar

Michigan consumer goods companies interested in reaching new customers in the fastest growing economy in the world can learn about the new Pure Michigan Export Now pilot program through a free informational webinar scheduled for June 28 at 9:30 a.m.

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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Feature Film AKA Jimmy Picard Awarded Michigan Film Incentive

The Michigan Film Office announced today the feature film AKA Jimmy Picard has been approved for a film incentive from the state.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Snyder: Economic gardening is working to grow businesses in Michigan

Michigan’s aggressive strategy to create a positive business climate to help Michigan companies grow is showing results

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Three companies to invest $22 million, add 200 jobs in Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that three companies were approved for incentives by the Michigan Strategic Fund

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Friday, June 8, 2012

Feature Film Awarded Michigan Film Incentive

The Michigan Film Office announced today an untitled tornado feature film project has been approved for a film incentive from the state.

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