Press Releases - 2017

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Wright Plastic Products to invest $5.8 million, create 40 jobs in St. Clair, Montcalm counties

Wright Plastic Products is expanding in St. Clair and Montcalm counties with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

New leadership driving state's economic development strategy

MEDC Executive Committee approves hiring of Jeff Mason as new CEO; prime focus on innovation in building Michigan economy, communities across state

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Michigan Strategic Fund approves business expansions, community revitalization projects that attract more than half billion in total investment

Four business expansion in metro Detroit to generate $532 million in investment, create 2,751 jobs

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Michigan companies travel to International Paris Air Show to expand export opportunities, create jobs

Business leaders from 10 Michigan companies will travel Tuesday to the International Paris Air Show Le Bourget to meet with prospective partners, distributors and customers with the aim of increasing export opportunities within the aerospace sector.

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Friday, June 2, 2017

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Marquette Singletrack: Yellow Trail, Phase 2’ project

$7,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

Barracuda Networks to invest $2.3 million, create 115 jobs in Ann Arbor

Expansion receives support from Michigan Strategic Fund and Ann Arbor SPARK

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Business expansions gain state approval to invest, add jobs in Michigan

Projects expected to generate $10.9 million in capital investment, create 132 jobs

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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Michigan Main Street Center wins Main Street Hero Award from National Main Street Center

Award recognizes Michigan’s efforts to revitalize state’s downtowns, create vibrant communities

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

City of Escanaba receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Houghton MI Skatepark’ project

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC's Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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