Press Releases - 2014

Friday, May 2, 2014

MEDC awards grant for removal of blighted building in Village of Kingsley

A vacant, blighted building in downtown Kingsley (Grand Traverse County) will be demolished with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Three companies to invest $52.1 million, add 458 jobs in West Michigan

The MEDC today announced MSF approval of three business expansion projects that are expected to generate more than $52 million in investments and add up to 458 new jobs in West Michigan.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Register now for summer 2014 session of Michigan Shifting Gears: Program 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 cohort on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Live.Work.Detroit. offers one-day immersion in Detroit for college students, recent grads

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation invites college students and recent graduates from around Michigan and beyond to Live.Work.Detroit., a career event taking place Friday, March 28 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Garden Theater in Detroit.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Business expansions, community improvement projects win state approval

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

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Molina Healthcare of Michigan expanding in SE Michigan, adding 462 new jobs

A health services company will be expanding and adding jobs in Southeast Michigan with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Friday, April 18, 2014

eLearning soft skills modules launched on Pure Michigan Talent Connect website for Michigan workforce

MEDC’s talent team has launched 14 eLearning modules to provide a universally accessible soft skills training resource for the Michigan workforce.

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Unique training initiative offers students opportunity to earn while they learn

Individuals interested in pursuing an education in a technical field while earning a paycheck invited to apply for the MAT² program offered by the MEDC.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Business expansions, community development projects win state approval

The MEDC today announced MSF approval of four projects around the state that are expected to generate nearly $41 million in investments and add 302 new jobs.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Snyder: Register by April 30 to find your DREAMJOB at Ford Field

Job seekers looking to participate in the state’s largest-ever job matchmaking summit face a fast-approaching deadline to apply online for the 1,200 jobs at Pure Michigan DREAMJOB being held in June at Ford Field.

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