Press Releases - 2019

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Celebrate Pure Michigan Night at Comerica Park with the Detroit Tigers

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II to throw ceremonial first pitch ● game begins at 7:10 ET

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

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

Expansion of complete metal solutions company in Wright Township expected to generate $7 million in investment ● Community revitalization projects in Cheboygan, Kalamazoo, Linden will revitalize underutilized spaces, bring vibrancy to downtowns

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Ten Michigan companies to join MEDC at International Paris Air Show in Paris, France, June 17-20, 2019

International Paris Air Show, the largest and longest-running aerospace trade show in the world, taking place in June ● Along with ten Michigan companies, MEDC's Pure Michigan Business Connect program to participate, generate leads

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Bright Walls” project in Jackson

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

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist Joins DTE and Consumers Energy as Companies Announce $15 Billion Commitment to Grow Michigan Businesses

DTE and Consumers Energy to spend $15 billion with Michigan companies through Pure Michigan Business Connect over the next five years

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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

Expansion of Tier 1 global supplier of roof systems expected to generate $40 million, create 55 jobs ● Rehabilitation of vacant building in Detroit expected to generate $1.1 million ● Redevelopment of historic building in Battle Creek creates 23 jobs

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Michigan Technological University’s MTRAC Announces Funding for Projects Using Advanced Materials to Improve Quality of Life

The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Advanced Applied Materials Innovation Hub at Michigan Technological University recently awarded a combined $302,000 in funding to four projects from researchers across the state.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Buffalo Soldier Memorial Park” project in Detroit

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

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Generational investment of $4.5 billion by Fiat Chrysler signals strong bet on Michigan’s workforce and automotive leadership

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles expected to create 6,433 new jobs in Michigan ● All-new state-of-the-art assembly plant in Detroit will be city’s first in nearly 30 years, brings 3,850 new jobs to the city

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

MTRAC Advanced Materials Innovation Hub Receives Additional Support for Advancing Materials-Based Technologies into Commercial Development

MSF Board awards Michigan Technological University one-year extension and $350,000

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