Press Releases - 2018

Friday, May 4, 2018

Traverse City receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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