Press Releases - July 2019

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

New business expansions in Shiawassee County, two community development projects bring investment, jobs to Michigan

Two business expansion projects in Shiawassee County expected to generate total capital investment of $10.1 million, create 80 jobs • Community development projects in Alma, Cheboygan will revitalize underutilized spaces, bring vibrancy to downtown

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Public-Private Partners Launch Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Initiative #AVGR

Ten-Member Coalition Invites Public to Participate in Year-Long, Real-World Autonomous Transportation Project throughout Downtown Grand Rapids

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Business expansions across various industries bring new investment, jobs to Michigan

Four business expansions statewide involve creation of 395 jobs and $130M in investment • These expansions represent a range of industries, including IT, agribusiness and manufacturing • Business expansions in both peninsulas

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Business expansions, community revitalization projects around Michigan attract more than $625 million in investment, support creation of 555 jobs

German insulation manufacturer expanding in Albion ● MSF approves Transformational Brownfield Plan for paper mill in Kalamazoo ●DBRA receives approval of a brownfield work plan for Mack Avenue Engine Complex ● Community projects in Holland, Detroit

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Transformational project to bring new opportunities for economic growth, tourism and community vitality to Kalamazoo region

MSF approves Transformational Brownfield support for mixed-use development in village of Vicksburg and Schoolcraft Township • Project to create 221 jobs, generate $80 million in private investment

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Monday, July 22, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “i3Detroit Expansion” in Ferndale

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

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

THIS JUST IN: Waupaca Foundry opens operations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Grand opening of facility in Ironwood expected to generate investment of $4.3 million, create 61 jobs

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

THIS JUST IN: Forbes praises Michigan’s robust startup ecosystem

Michigan continues to receive recognition as a place for entrepreneurs to grow & expand their business, especially as startups & venture capitalists search for new opportunities

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Gladwin Rotary Splash Park” project in Beaverton

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

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Durand’s Union Station Campus

$25,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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