Press Releases - 2013

Thursday, May 30, 2013

$8 Billion Pure Michigan Business Connect program grows with increased commitments from Consumers Energy, DTE Energy

he state’s $8 billion Pure Michigan Business Connect program continues to grow, with Consumers Energy and DTE Energy committing to a total of $2 billion in spending with other Michigan-based companies

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

New business expansions, community improvement projects and brownfield development gain state approval

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

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Wins Community Solar Garden Grant

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association has been awarded a $33,304 grant from the Michigan Energy Office and the Renewable Energy Demonstration Program

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Monday, May 13, 2013

MEDC awards grant for restoration of historic theatre in Manistee

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $503,592 Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentive for the redevelopment of the historic Vogue Theatre in Manistee.

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Snyder: Michigan ranks 8th most competitive state for economic development success

Site Selection magazine has named Michigan the 8th most competitive state for achieving success in job creation and economic development, Gov. Rick Snyder announced today.

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Pure Michigan Launches Summer Regional Campaign

Local partners contribute $5.5 million to Pure Michigan campaign in 2013

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Friday, May 3, 2013

Governor applauds Rec Boat Holdings for expansion in Cadillac

Gov. Rick Snyder today applauded Rec Boat Holdings for the expansion of its boat manufacturing operations in Cadillac, thanking the company for its continuing investments in Michigan and for bringing 135 new jobs to the state.

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Friday, April 26, 2013

MEDC announces downtown infrastructure grants for Michigan communities

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $4,472,531 in Downtown Infrastructure Grant (DIG) program funds to nine Michigan communities for public infrastructure improvements.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Business expansions, community development projects win state approval

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of Michigan Business Development program incentives and Community Development Block grants

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Snyder applauds ADP Dealer Services for investing $3.3 million, creating 150 jobs in Detroit

Gov. Rick Snyder today applauded ADP Dealer Services for its decision to locate its new Digital Marketing Innovation Center in Detroit, thanking the company for choosing to invest in Michigan and for bringing new jobs to Detroit.

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