Press Releases - June 2013

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

New community improvement projects, brownfield developments

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of state incentives for six community redevelopment projects

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Four companies to invest $14.5 million, add 442 jobs in Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of Michigan Business Development Program incentives to four companies planning expansions in the state.

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Michigan Increases Competitiveness as a Destination for Large Special Events

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has established a new fund to attract national and multi-state events, conventions and conferences

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

MEDC Awards first $25,000 Community Ventures Prize through the Pure Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge

The Pure Michigan Social Entrepreneurship Challenge, a statewide competition designed to advance ideas and solutions that address social challenges

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

MEDC awards grant for renovation of Eastern Market in Detroit

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $1 million Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentive for a new community kitchen and renovation of Eastern Market in the City of Detroit.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

MEDC partners with Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop for Michigan Talent Connect’s virtual job fair on June 26

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop are teaming up to host a live MiVirtualCareerFair event on June 26 from 10 am – 4 pm

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

MEDC Seeks Proposals for Official State Travel Guide Fulfillment Services

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to fulfill consumer requests for travel information, including data entry services related to those requests.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

MI Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announces FY14 funding increase

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) today announced its grant program workshop schedule in anticipation of projected funding increases for Fiscal Year 2014 program.

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Friday, June 7, 2013

MEDC seeks proposals from Michigan farmers markets, food truck startups

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced two Requests for Proposals aimed at boosting food entrepreneurship in Michigan and fostering a sense of place in Michigan communities.

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