Press Releases - 2013

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Fontijne Formitt investing $2.6 million, adding 31 new jobs in Milton Township

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $300,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant for Fontijne Formitt.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

MEDC partners with Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop for Michigan Talent Connect’s virtual job fair on Nov. 13

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Works! and Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop are teaming up for a second time to host a live MiVirtualCareerFair event

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

New business expansions, community improvement projects win state approval

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of state incentives to four business expansions and three community improvement projects

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Four companies to invest $41.7 million, add 70 jobs in Michigan

The MEDC today announced that four companies were approved for incentives by the MSF through the Michigan Business Development and Community Revitalization Programs to support their expansions

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Monday, October 14, 2013

LiveWorkDetroit! offers one-day immersion in Detroit for college students, recent grads

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation invites college students and recent graduates from around Michigan and beyond to LiveWorkDetroit!, a career event taking place Saturday, October 19 from 1:30-8:00 p.m. at Ford Field.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Michigan auto adviser travels to China to strengthen relationships with Chinese auto companies

Building upon Gov. Rick Snyder’s investment mission to Asia last month, the state’s newly appointed Automotive Adviser Nigel Francis will lead an automotive-focused delegation on a nine-day mission to China beginning Oct. 14

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Two companies to invest $5.9 million, add 639 jobs in Michigan

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

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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

MEDC offers Global Trade Days export seminars around state

Michigan businesses are invited to explore export opportunities at four Global Trade Days export events taking place in Troy, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Traverse City Oct. 14-18.

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Friday, September 27, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY: MEDC, Charter One, Eastern Market to announce investment in Detroit’s food industry

Media representatives are invited to attend a press conference announcing a $100,000 investment in Detroit’s economy, local food system and health of its residents on Tuesday, October 1 at 10:30 a.m. at Eastern Market’s Shed 3.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Business expansion, community improvement projects win state approval

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approvals of incentives and grants to seven projects across the state

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