Thursday, March 7, 2013

MEDC announces the kick-off of the Redevelopment Ready Communities Program statewide

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced the first round of communities to participate in the statewide launch of the Redevelopment Ready Communities® program

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

MEDC announces planning grant program for Michigan communities

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced the application process for the Downtown Development Planning Grant program

Monday, March 4, 2013

MEDC announces Pure Michigan Venture Match Fund investments

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund investments of $2.76 million into six growing technology companies through the Pure Michigan Venture Match Fund.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Governor joins in celebration of Two Men And A Truck expansion

Gov. Rick Snyder today praised Two Men And A Truck International Inc.’s decision to expand its corporate headquarters in Lansing, thanking the company for its continued investment in the state and for bringing new jobs to mid-Michigan.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

New business expansions, community revitalization projects and entrepreneurship program funding gain state approval

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $6 million in funding for entrepreneurship and innovation programs

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Training program offers students opportunity to earn while they learn

High school seniors in Southeast Michigan can gain advanced manufacturing work skills while earning a paycheck through a pilot program offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and participating employers.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

MEDC, Local First collaborate to support community businesses

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Local First, a West Michigan economic and community development organization, in a two-year pilot program intended to build a stronger local and regional economy.

Monday, January 28, 2013

MEDC announces Pure Michigan Venture Development Fund investments

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced Michigan Strategic Fund investments of $4.5 million into two venture capital funds to help grow the venture capital industry in Michigan.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Public Process for Informing Michigan’s Energy Future Kicks Off

The public input process announced in Governor Rick Snyder’s Special Message on Energy and the Environment kicks off today with the launch of a new website and the schedule for seven public forums around the state.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

MEDC announces LiveWorkLaunch!, connecting entrepreneurial college grads with the resources they need to build successful Michigan start-ups

Pitch competition offers $10,000 prize to jump start a Detroit-based business