Press Releases - 2012

Friday, September 21, 2012

Manistique Papers gets financial second chance, more than 100 jobs saved(2)

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) today approved a loan of up to $5 million for Manistique Papers, Inc. (MPI), through the Michigan Business Growth Fund – Loan Participation Program (MBGF-LLP).

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Five companies to invest $59.6 million, add 387 jobs in Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that five companies were approved for incentives by the Michigan Strategic Fund through the Michigan Business Development Program to support their expansions in the state.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Pure Michigan Launches New Website, Fall Campaign

Pure Michigan has unveiled a newly designed michigan.org just in time for the launch of the fall advertising campaign.

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Friday, August 31, 2012

2012 Michigan Hotel Occupancy Rates at All-Time High

Visitor Spending up $500 Million in 2011 to $17.7 Billion

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Pure Michigan Recognized with Five Mercury Awards

The U.S. Travel Association and the National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) this week honored Pure Michigan with five Mercury Awards.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Janesville Acoustics receives state support for new Battle Creek plant

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $1.5 million Michigan Business Development Program incentive for the establishment of Janesville Acoustic’s new manufacturing plant in Battle Creek

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

MEDC seeks business service provider proposals for start-up support

The Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from nonprofit organizations and universities in Michigan to provide specialized support services to assist entrepreneurs

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Michigan Strategic Fund approves Next Michigan Development Corporation, entrepreneurial services RFP, four business incentives

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

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Radisson Hotel earns MI Green Lodging Certification

The Radisson Hotel, located in Bloomfield Hills, has earned Green Lodging Michigan (GLM) Partner certification from the Michigan Energy Office.

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Friday, August 10, 2012

Pure Michigan Surges on Social Media

Whether you like it, tweet it, pin it or hashtag it, Pure Michigan is expanding its social media fan-base, surpassing 400,000 Facebook fans and 500,000 eNewsletter subscribers in August.

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