Press Releases - 2018

Monday, July 30, 2018

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Fenner Community Pavilion in Lansing

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

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Trillium Secure establishes new location in Ann Arbor, investing $240,000

Provider of cybersecurity protection and secure data management for vehicles and fleets is establishing its research and development lab and Midwest operations in the city of Ann Arbor

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Business expansions create 136 jobs in SE Michigan

•Projects in Auburn Hills, Novi will generate private investment of $63.1 million •Projects underscore strength of state’s manufacturing talent

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Governor Snyder Announces New High School Curriculum Focused on Automotive Cybersecurity

Governor Rick Snyder joined industry leaders today at the 2018 SAE CyberAuto Challenge™ to announce a new high school curriculum

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Catalytic projects generate $510 million in private investment, create nearly 1,200 jobs

•Pfizer invests $465 million for new production facility in Portage •Defense transmission manufacturer locating North American headquarters in Shelby Township •Business solutions provider adding 525 jobs in Saginaw

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Pfizer grows imprint on global pharmaceutical market

• $465-million investment expands production facility in Portage • Timely venture positions company for long-term growth in injectable drugs market • Creating 450 jobs qualifies investment for ‘Good Jobs for Michigan’ incentive • MSF supports development in southwest Michigan

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Monday, July 23, 2018

University of Michigan MTRAC Innovation Hub Invests $700,000 to Accelerate Advanced Transportation Technologies Across the State

The University of Michigan’s Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization statewide Innovation Hub for Advanced Transportation awarded a total of $700,000 to 10 technologies addressing transportation issues and opportunities

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

JR Automation expands in Holland, investing $4 million

•Project creates 100 high-tech jobs •Expansion key to company’s strategic growth

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Monday, July 16, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched to finish Jordan Lake Trail project connecting Lake Odessa and Woodland Township

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

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Business expansions, community revitalization projects create 269 jobs in Michigan

•Global circuit board manufacturer Actia locates North American headquarters in Romulus •Projects to generate total capital investment of $26.7 million •Community revitalization projects in Detroit, SW Michigan, Northern Michigan

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