Press Releases - 2018

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Commemoration of manufacturing highlights promising future

80 public events planned in state for National Manufacturing Day; PMBC has facilitated more than $7B in contracts for small-, medium-size Michigan manufacturing businesses

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Global Cooperation: Australia and Michigan Sign Transportation MOU

Gov. Rick Snyder and Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Andrew Broad of Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on high tech vehicle and road systems that will improve transportation safety.

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Malcolm Park Pride: Phase 1 project in Sault Ste. Marie

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

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Monday, October 1, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Kids’ Place Playground Enhancement in Bangor

$27,675 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Thursday, September 27, 2018

Business expansions, community revitalization project bring new private investment and jobs to Michigan

•Developments in Kalamazoo, Rochester Hills will generate private investment of $69.5 million •Projects underscore strength of state’s manufacturing talent

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

City of Grand Haven receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Community revitalization projects, support for entrepreneurial programs spur private investment, research and innovation across the state

MSF supports community projects in Flint, Detroit, Kalamazoo at final meeting of fiscal year 2018; MSF, MEDC support $7.2 billion in private investment, creation of 38,989 private-sector jobs*

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Michigan Strategic Fund Approves Investment in Programs to Continue Research in Innovation and Technology Across the State

$9.05 MM in funding granted to seven programs essential for continued entrepreneurial growth

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Monday, September 24, 2018

Michigan Defense Center and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Highlight Michigan’s Defense Opportunities

Arsenal of Innovation event aims to connect local vendors to federal and military contracts

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Michigan brings automotive collaboration to world stage

State of Michigan’s second annual Intelligent Vehicle Testing Symposium

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