Press Releases - February 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014

MEDC announces 2014 downtown infrastructure grants for Michigan communities

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $7,600,176 in Downtown Infrastructure Grant (DIG) program funds to 14 Michigan communities for public infrastructure improvements.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Making the case to work, invest and play in Michigan

With the aim of attracting talent from a range of creative fields and up-and-coming entrepreneurs, a host of Michigan-based companies and universities will join Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) at “South By Southwest” (SXSW).

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Bond issuance attracts investment, spurs economic development

The deal that will save a renewable-energy company in Canton Township $1 million while increasing local and state tax revenue offers a compelling illustration of how to foster growth and minimize risk.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Rare isotope facility, new business expansions, community revitalization projects gain state approval

The MEDC today announced MSF approval of projects that in total will generate $362 million in new capital investment and create 1,444 new jobs in Michigan.

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Five Michigan community colleges to offer transfer opportunities to students in automotive programs

Five Michigan community colleges have joined together to create a pilot program that will allow students in automotive technology programs to transfer among the schools with no loss of credits or repetition of course work.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Employers invited to learn about training program aimed at developing advanced manufacturing workers

Southeast Michigan-area employers are invited to attend an informational presentation to learn how the MAT² system can help them develop a skilled workforce.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

State of Michigan to host MiVirtualCareerFair on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014

Job seekers and Michigan employers can connect with each other through a State-sponsored virtual career fair on Wednesday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Innovative financing helps small businesses expand

Small business Premier Tool and Die found the necessary capital investment and financing for expansion with the assistance of Grow Michigan.

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Friday, February 7, 2014

MEDC awards grant for improvement along Old US-27 in DeWitt

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $183,425 grant for the rehabilitation of property along Old US-27 in the Charter Township of DeWitt.

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Friday, February 7, 2014

MEDC awards grant for renovation of historic inn into full-service restaurant, creation of 38 jobs

The historic White Horse Inn in downtown Metamora will be renovated into a full-service restaurant with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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