Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 25 manufacturing jobs in Northern Michigan

• M R Products investing $4.2 million to expand its operations in Manistee County, receiving Jobs Ready Michigan support for workforce training from the Michigan Strategic Fund • New mixed-use development in Baldwin to boost tourism, bring needed housing to the area

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 90 manufacturing and professional services jobs in Southwest Michigan

• Midwest Fastener investing $10.8 million to expand its headquarters facility in Portage, expanding operations in Decatur • Historic renovation project in downtown Kalamazoo to provide additional housing opportunities

Friday, June 11, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces Award Recognizing Michigan as Top State for New Manufacturing Jobs and Investment

Michigan receives 2021 Manufacturing Gold Shovel Award on strength of 2,619 new jobs and $441.8 million in private investment

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘MÄTI Presents: Mobile Drive-Ins’ project in Marquette

$17,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Governor Whitmer announces XL Fleet’s new fleet electrification technology center in Wixom creating nearly 50 jobs, strengthens Michigan as leader in EV research and development

• XL Fleet adding up to 49 well-paying jobs, investing $1.2 million in Wixom with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund  • New state-of-the art facility will ramp up company’s production of commercial fleet electrification solutions • Project underscores Michigan’s leadership in advanced auto R&D and future mobility

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Open the Eastside Lansing Food Co-op (ELFCO)’ project

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

Friday, June 4, 2021

Five Michigan Main Street communities receiving a total of $100,000 in grants for downtown improvement projects

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Automation technology leader Mission Design and Automation creating 100 new jobs in Holland

Expansion will generate $5.3 million in private investment in West Michigan

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Downtown Williamston Old Mill Park Improvements” project

$40,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative