Press Releases - July 2021

Friday, July 9, 2021

City of Houghton receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

MEDC launches 18th episode of The Michigan Opportunity podcast

• Economic development podcast features candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan • Podcast surpasses 1,000 downloads with release of 18th episode

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

City of Gladwin receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Governor Whitmer announces national award recognizing Michigan as a top state for sustainable development

• Michigan ties for third spot in Site Selection’s 2021 Sustainability Rankings, up from fifth place in 2019 • Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo metro areas also receive top 10 recognition

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Iron Belle Trail: Iosco Exploration Trail’ project in Oscoda

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

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