Tuesday, December 8, 2020

MSF approves support for manufacturing, workforce training and local vitality to drive Michigan’s economic recovery into the new year

• Redevelopment of former Cadillac Stamping Plant property in Detroit to create additional manufacturing growth opportunities • Support approved for new carpenters training center, workforce opportunities in Detroit • Community development project in Port Huron bringing new opportunities for economic growth • Updated guidelines for Michigan Business Development Program put MEDC strategic plan into action

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Michigan’s Leadership in Manufacturing Extended Through Statewide Industry 4.0 Initiative

• Multi-pronged effort to support and encourage adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies by Michigan’s small- to medium-sized manufacturers • MEDC to partner with Automation Alley and Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center on goal of getting 6,200 businesses ready to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies by 2025 • RFP to be issued for up to $2 million grant program to support regional Industry 4.0 readiness initiatives • New campaign will target manufacturing companies to generate awareness of Industry 4.0 opportunities, resources

Monday, December 7, 2020

Startups Receive Funding to Develop Next-Gen Mobility Solutions at Michigan’s World-Class Proving Grounds

Great Lakes Drone Company and RAVE Cave to develop new drone technologies for farms and cities in Northern Michigan; P3 Mobility to test software for driver monitoring in Ann Arbor

Friday, December 4, 2020

THIS JUST IN: Michigan Startups Receive $425,000 Through National Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Competition

MEDC continues to drive entrepreneurial spirit through Entrepreneurship & Innovation initiatives

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit

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