Press Releases - May 2015

Thursday, May 28, 2015

‘Pickle Recipe’ formula qualifies for incentive from Michigan Film Office

Film by former Detroit advertising executives and produced by West Bloomfield natives has demonstrated the right formula to qualify for an incentive from the Michigan Film Office

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Building Michigan’s creative economy

MFO’s new strategic plan focuses on improving perception, building partnerships and strengthening education alliances

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Business expansion, community improvement project win state approval

Projects will generate $5.5 million in new investment, create 88 new jobs

Monday, May 18, 2015

Royal Oak launches crowdfunding campaign for community Smart Park

$60,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Kalamazoo Riverfront Garden & Launch

$95,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

City of St. Johns launches crowdfunding campaign for community Spray Park

$30,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Crowdfunding campaign launched to bring artwork to Stoepel Park in Northwest Detroit

$13,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Sparta Area Recreation Association launches crowdfunding campaign for Sparta Sports Complex

$100,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Friday, May 1, 2015

Detroit Eastside Community Collaborative launches crowdfunding campaign for Greenway Friendly Bus Stop

$10,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative