Press Releases - 2020

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Milford Skatepark

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

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Friday, February 7, 2020

Auto supplier Paslin Company expanding in Warren to support future development of electric vehicles

Expansion will create 200 jobs, generate $45 million in private investment in Southeast Michigan • Company wins contact with EV manufacturer Rivian to supply assembly systems for electric vehicles

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “A Nutrition House for Auntie Na's Village” in Detroit

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

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Middle of the Mitt Miracle Field” in Midland

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

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Eight Michigan companies participating in trade mission to increase export opportunities in India

Eight Michigan businesses to join MEDC in India, Jan. 31-Feb. 8, 2020 • Trip will increase companies’ export opportunities with important trade market

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Leading global provider of heavy-lift helicopter services CHI Aviation expanding in Howell

Expansion will create 60 high-paying jobs, generate $4.55 million in private investment in Southeast Michigan

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

City of Tecumseh receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, January 27, 2020

THIS JUST IN: GM to invest $2.2 billion at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant

Facility will become GM’s first fully-dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant

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Monday, January 27, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins GM leadership along with state, local and elected officials to announce new $2.2B investment at GM’s Detroit Hamtramck plant

Facility will become GM’s first fully-dedicated electric vehicle assembly plant.

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Friday, January 24, 2020

Michigan showcases healthcare businesses at medical show in Middle East to increase trade between state and UAE

Five Michigan businesses to join MEDC at Arab Health in Dubai, Jan. 27-30, 2020 • Trip will increase companies’ export opportunities with important trade market • Show will boost visibility of Michigan’s healthcare industry

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