Press Releases - April 2018

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for sculptural bus stop project in Detroit

$11,750 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Business expansion, community revitalization projects gain Michigan Strategic Fund approval

Plastic Trim International to invest $16.1 million, create 210 well-paying jobs in Iosco County; New entertainment development in Grand Rapids, façade improvement initiative win approval

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

WABCO to locate North American headquarters in Auburn Hills

Project will generate total capital investment of $19.7 million, create 87 jobs Expansion further grows Michigan’s autonomous vehicle supply chain

Friday, April 6, 2018

Fashion Tech competition elevates opportunities in emerging industry

Designers, creatives, developers invited to network, participate in first-ever gathering for state’s fashion workforce, businesses "Fashion Hackathon" April 20-22 at Lawrence Tech in Detroit co-hosted by PMBC, WHIM-Detroit No cost to participants

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Business expansions around state receive support from Michigan Strategic Fund

Projects in Livonia, Beaverton Twp. and Lakeview generate more than $11.6 million, add 96 jobs; Projects underscore strength of state’s manufacturing talent.

Monday, April 2, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘ARTpath 2018’ project in Lansing

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