Press Releases - 2013

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Three companies to invest $10.6 million, add 250 jobs in Michigan

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

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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

State of Michigan to host MiVirtualCareerFair on Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Job seekers and employers can connect with each other in a live virtual environment through a MiVirtualCareerFair career networking event hosted by the State of Michigan on Wednesday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

MEDC announces launch of redesigned website

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.MichiganBusiness.org

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY: 2013 Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program opening ceremony, Sept. 4

Media representatives are invited to attend the opening ceremony of the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT²) program on Wednesday, September 4 to recognize the 11 employers and inaugural class of 30 students taking part in the 2013 MAT² Fall

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Friday, August 30, 2013

MEDC announces food truck grant winners

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $77,775 in grants for eight food trucks around the state.

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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Mid Towne Hospitality to invest $27 million, create 40 jobs in Grand Rapids

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $3 million Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentive to Mid Towne Hospitality, LLC for a new hotel development in Grand Rapids.

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Thursday, August 29, 2013

VernDale Products to expand, add jobs in Detroit

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $436,000 Michigan Business Development Program incentive to VernDale Products, Inc. in Detroit.

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

MEDC awards incentives for historic renovation projects in Detroit, Port Huron

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentives for historic renovation projects in Detroit and Port Huron.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

State of Michigan to host MiVirtualCareerFair on Wednesday, August 28, 2013

The State of Michigan, one of the first states in the nation to bring job seekers and employers together in a live virtual environment, will host a MiVirtualCareerFair career networking event on Wednesday, August 28 from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Monday, August 19, 2013

MEDC announces infrastructure grant program for Michigan communities

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced the Downtown Infrastructure Grant Program (DIG)

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