Press Releases - August 2014

Thursday, August 28, 2014

MEDC announces first communities to receive certification through statewide Redevelopment Ready Communities program

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced the cities of Allegan and Roseville are the first communities in the state to receive Redevelopment Ready Communities® (RRC) certification.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

New business expansion, community revitalization projects in Southeast Michigan gain state approval

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of economic development and community revitalization projects...

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Unified Business Technologies expanding in Troy, adding 171 new jobs

Unified Business Technologies is expanding in the City of Troy with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

State of Michigan to host largest MiVirtualCareerFair to date on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014

Job seekers and Michigan employers can connect with each other through a state-sponsored virtual career fair on Wednesday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Business expansions, community development project win state approval

The MEDC today announced MSF approval of two business expansions and a community development project that are expected to generate nearly $20 million in investments and add up to 364 new jobs

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Two companies to invest $10.2 million, add 114 jobs in West Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two business expansion projects that are expected to generate $10.2 million in investments and add up to 114 new jobs in West Michigan.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Middleville Tool & Die expanding in Yankee Springs Township, adding 35 jobs

Middleville Tool & Die Co. is expanding in Yankee Springs Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Friday, August 1, 2014

MI Shifting Gears helps provide job seekers with a roadmap to their next great career

Michigan Shifting Gears, an intensive career transition initiative sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, kicks off its next three-month session on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.

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Friday, August 1, 2014

Singapore Workforce Development Agency visits Michigan to learn about Michigan’s demand-driven workforce development system

The Singapore Workforce Development Agency spent today visiting the Michigan Workforce Development Agency to learn about Michigan’s industry cluster approach and how it more effectively meets the needs of Michigan employers and job seekers.

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