Monday, November 30, 2020

Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative to provide $10 million in grants for COVID-19 recovery efforts

• Michigan Strategic Fund authorizes relief program to expected support small businesses disproportionally impacted by COVID-19 crisis • MEDC seeking grant administrators to ensure statewide coverage; applications for administrators due Dec. 2 • Eligible small businesses able to apply for grants starting on Dec. 15 at www.michiganbusiness.org/relief

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Gov. Whitmer Joins Small Business Owners to Discuss Innovation, Resilience during COVID-19

• Governor met with recipients of the Michigan Entrepreneur Resilience Fund, administered by Michigan Women Forward with support from MEDC and others • $1.5 million fund helped more than 300 small businesses survive the outbreak through recovery efforts, with 73% of businesses representing geographically disadvantaged areas • Fund is part of MEDC’s support for more than 18,500 businesses since March, helping retain nearly 147,000 jobs across Michigan

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

MEDC encourages Michiganders to “Support Local” this holiday season, and beyond

New campaign intended to inspire Michiganders to safely support small businesses in all corners of the state

Monday, November 23, 2020

Michiganders invited to set world record during “Coding for Michigan” virtual event

• Virtual coding event taking place Dec. 11-12 during Computer Science Education Week • Deadline to register is Dec. 7, no coding experience required

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Lordstown Motors establishing R&D facility in Farmington Hills, building on Michigan’s leadership in design and production of autonomous and electric vehicles

Electric truck manufacturer investing, adding jobs with support from Michigan Strategic Fund

Friday, November 13, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Boyne Forest Trail Bike Park in Boyne City

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

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces nearly $100 million allocated to businesses across Michigan through Michigan Small Business Restart Program

• Grants support businesses working to recover from impacts of COVID-19 pandemic • At least 97,264 jobs retained for Michigan workers as a result of the program • Grants were chosen and administered by 15 economic development organizations

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Governor Whitmer Statement on Ford’s $850 Million Investment in Rouge Factory and Van Dyke Plant, Creating and Retaining 725 Michigan Jobs

Ford announces investment in e-motors and e-transaxles for new electric vehicles

Monday, November 9, 2020

This Just In: Michigan makes Site Selection’s top 3 “Top FDI States” in the U.S.

Detroit ranks no. 1 as top metropolitan area for investments by foreign-based companies

Friday, November 6, 2020

Now available: COVID-19 Winter Strategies resource guide for Michigan downtowns and business districts

• New guide provides communities with ideas to give them a jumpstart on preparing for and celebrating winter • Guide builds off Reopen Main Street website, which offers communities COVID-19 response and recovery resources