Press Releases - April 2021

Friday, April 30, 2021

Critical Support Available for Michigan Restaurants, Bars through Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund

• Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. today, April 30 with $28.6 billion available nationwide • Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals for first 21 days, then first-come, first-serve for all eligible applicants

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

THIS JUST IN: Ford Announces Global Battery Center of Excellence in Michigan

$185 million investment adds momentum to Michigan’s emergence as EV R&D and manufacturing leader

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Private Activity Bond Financing Approved as Part of Flint Water Settlement

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

MSF approves support for business expansion in SE Michigan, regional grant funding to drive continued economic growth around state

• $2 million in grants to support regional Industry 4.0 readiness initiatives win MSF approval • Michigan Build Ready Sites program aims to give Michigan competitive advantage in attracting new businesses • Mayville Engineering to create 387 jobs, building on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Michigan Back to Work plan and underscoring Michigan’s leadership position in advanced manufacturing

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

City of Wyoming receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

City of Cadillac receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

City of St. Johns receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, April 19, 2021

City of Lapeer receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

City of Evart receives Certified Local Government status to bolster local historic preservation activities

Certification provides state and federal technical assistance, eligibility for historic preservation grants

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Artist Gwen Frostic’s Northern Michigan studio listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Designation will help ensure the Benzie County property’s preservation, continue Gwen Frostic’s legacy

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