Press Releases - February 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched to create Ludington Splash Pad

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

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Business expansions, community revitalization projects, support for entrepreneurial programs spur private investment, new jobs, innovation across state

Business expansions will bring 834 jobs to SE Michigan; Community development projects aim to bring vibrancy, new investment to Michigan downtowns; Support for high-tech startup programs will further grow state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Companies adding jobs, investing total of $4.1 million in Kentwood, Auburn Hills

• Developments in Kentwood, Auburn Hills will generate private investment of $4.1 million • Plastics manufacturer relocates headquarters from New Jersey to Auburn Hills

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Agricole Farm Stop

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

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Fifteen Michigan companies to join MEDC at Automotive Meetings Queretaro in Mexico, Feb. 19-21, 2019

Fifteen Michigan companies join MEDC to attend international business convention for the automotive industry

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Eight Michigan companies to join MEDC at IDEX Defense Expo in Abu Dhabi, Feb. 17-21, 2019

IDEX will feature military officials and government organizations to source technology and equipment for defense

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Thursday, February 14, 2019

Quality Roasting establishing new soybean processing plant in Michigan

▪ MSF board supports processing facility in Tuscola County ▪ Project to generate $10 million, create eight jobs ▪ Quality Roasting’s new plant boosts economic impact of one of state’s largest ag exports, agribusiness industry

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

City of Howell receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

Business expansions, community development projects bring new private investment and jobs to Michigan

• Two business expansions will create 275 jobs in SE Michigan • Support for building renovations in Cadillac, Lapeer, Wayland will generate up to $9.5 million in private investment

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Monday, February 4, 2019

Michigan Defense Center and U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Highlight Michigan’s Defense Opportunities

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

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