Press Releases - 2019

Friday, September 13, 2019

MEDC and Automation Alley lead five Michigan companies on trade mission to China and Thailand

Program is committed to increasing Michigan’s exporting opportunities by helping businesses identify and enter promising international markets

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Michigan joins national effort to promote outdoor recreation industry

Gov. Whitmer names Brad Garmon director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Production Tool Supply establishing North American headquarters in Novi

Project to generate $70 million, create 85 jobs

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Riverfront Pavilion” project in Otsego

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

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

THIS JUST IN: Michigan’s manufacturing prowess recognized by two national publications

Five Michigan manufacturing CEOs featured in Chief Executive “Meet America’s Makers” • Forbes points to manufacturing facilities in Detroit, Ironwood as a continuation of state’s diversification into emerging markets within the transportation sector

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Free City Mural Festival” project in Flint

$15,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

MEDC helps to bring 45 sites across Michigan closer to “shovel ready” status

$3.3 million in grants will help properties compete for business attraction projects • Michigan Build Ready Sites program aims to give Michigan competitive advantage in attracting new businesses

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Monday, August 26, 2019

City of Hillsdale receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Friday, August 16, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Art on the Block-Arte en la Cuadra” project in Southwest Detroit

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

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Monday, August 12, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Wilson Center Auditorium” project in St. Johns

$20,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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