Press Releases - March 2019

Friday, March 15, 2019

Seeds of opportunity: Pure Michigan Agriculture Summit creating growth for state's agribusinesses

• Matchmaking gathering March 19 in Kalamazoo • March named Food and Agriculture Month in Michigan • Michigan agriculture and food processing industries poised for growth

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Community Welcome Center & Museum” in the Upper Peninsula’s Delta County

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

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Monday, March 11, 2019

Pure Michigan national advertising campaign signals warmer days ahead

Campaign continues to drive travel, spending to Michigan

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

City of Mt. Pleasant receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

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

• Three business expansions will create 326 jobs around Michigan • Support for community revitalization projects in Charlotte, Houghton, Mason will generate up to $1.4 million in private investment

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Michigan Economic Development Corporation showcases breadth of opportunities at SXSW

In partnership with Michigan House and Inc. Founders Project, MEDC expands presence at 2019 SXSW conference to tout Michigan’s mobility ecosystem, business climate

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Monday, March 4, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Restoring Historic Hamtramck Stadium”

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

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Monday, March 4, 2019

“Purest of Pure Michigan” featured in new Upper Peninsula commercial

Newest Pure Michigan spot debuted today in Harris

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Friday, March 1, 2019

Michigan Strategic Fund Approves Funding to Further Grow Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

• Wayne State Advanced Computing Innovation Hub wins MSF approval • $850,000 awarded to business incubators across Michigan that provide services to early-stage tech companies

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