Press Releases - 2018

Friday, December 21, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Art in the Park” project in Spring Lake

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

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Business expansions create 184 jobs in SE Michigan

•Developments in Southfield, Ann Arbor generate private investment of $10.9 million •Projects underscore strength of state’s tech talent; growth of biotech industry

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Michigan Strategic Fund Approves Extensions for Business Incubators, Grant Programs Supporting Early-Stage and Commercialization of Tech Companies

$1.8M awarded in funding extensions; continued growth and economic stimulation for technology-based businesses in Michigan

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Wisconsin-based Waupaca Foundry plans expansion into Ironwood

•Expansion will create 61 skilled jobs in Gogebic County •Global castings manufacturer chooses Michigan for access to high-quality talent

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Business expansions, community revitalization projects attract $116.1 million in investment, create 719 jobs in Michigan

•Wisconsin-based Waupaca Foundry to establish facility in Gogebic County •Downtown Lansing grocery gains MSF support •Catalytic projects will impact communities around state

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Let’s Winter in Pure Michigan

Welcoming winter with the launch of regional advertising campaign

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Detroit businesses complete export assistance program

National export program helps manufacturers develop strategies to expand into global markets

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Monday, December 10, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “The Marketplace on the Green” project in Meridian Township

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

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

Drive System Design expanding in Farmington Hills, investing $1.7 million

Project creates 25 high-tech jobs; Development underscores strength of Michigan’s engineering talent, automotive R&D assets

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Leadership transition announced at the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs

Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs announces the retirement of John Bracey; Alison Watson selected to be the next executive director

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