Press Releases - 2019

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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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Reading’s “Michigan Street Pavilion/Green Space” project

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

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Imagination Factory” project in Iron Mountain

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

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Business expansion, community development projects bring new investment, jobs to Michigan

Expansion of chemical manufacturing site in Muskegon expected to generate $15 million in investment, create 40 high-tech jobs ● Community revitalization projects in downtown Paw Paw and Sault Ste. Marie will revitalize underutilized spaces

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

THIS JUST IN: $55 million in federal funding to spur economic, community development in underserved Michigan communities

Michigan Community Capital receives New Market Tax Credits by CDFI Fund

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Sandusky’s “George Haupt Memorial Park” project

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

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “East Alley” project in Three Rivers

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

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