Press Releases - March 2018

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Business expansions receive support from Michigan Strategic Fund

Four projects generate more than $55 million, add 338 jobs, Private investments reflect strong diversity in state economy

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Michigan State University MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub Awards Over $715,000 in Agricultural Technologies

Over $715,000 awarded to technologies with commercial potential in the AgBio industry.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Software company expansion boosts state’s IT sector

California-based Nexient’s investment brings 300 tech jobs to Ann Arbor

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Monday, March 26, 2018

City of Howell named Winner of 2018 Great American Main Street Award

Downtown Howell officials accepted award today at Main Street Now Conference in Kansas City, Mo.

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Monday, March 19, 2018

Foremost Farms breaks ground on new dairy plant in Greenville

MSF board supports processing facility in Greenville; project to generate $57.9 million in capital investment, create 33 jobs; facility boosts Michigan’s dairy industry ecosystem

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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Bangladesh: Coming to America Mural Project’ in Hamtramck

$22,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, March 9, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Owosso SkatePark’ project

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

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Two Communities Announced for Select Level of the Michigan Main Street Program

Evert and Mexicantown Hubbard communities to take part in the Select Level Michigan Main Street Program

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Monday, March 5, 2018

City of Battle Creek receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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