Press Releases - August 2021
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Gov. Whitmer Announces 311 New Jobs in Key Industries in SE Michigan
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
This Just In: Historic North Flint Food Market Groundbreaking Celebrated
New grocery store on Flint’s north side will bring access to fresh foods to local residents, renovate long-vacant building
Read MoreMonday, August 30, 2021
Gov. Whitmer Announces U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.4 Million to Support Entrepreneurs and Economic Diversification Efforts in St. Clair County, Michigan
Read MoreMonday, August 30, 2021
U-M MTRAC Advanced Transportation Hub Announces 2021-2022 Funding Awards for High-Tech Mobility Projects
Read MoreWednesday, August 25, 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces 319 New Jobs in Key Industries in Grand Rapids area
• Gen3 Defense and Aerospace investing $8.7 million to expand in Kent County, creating up to 269 high-wage jobs • Leading pump manufacturer Blackmer expanding in Grand Rapids, investing $7.3 million
Read MoreTuesday, August 24, 2021
Governor Whitmer announces new semiconductor wafer manufacturing and R&D facility bringing 150 jobs near Bay City, placemaking projects in Detroit
• Semiconductor wafer manufacturer SK Siltron establishing new facility in Monitor Township to support electric vehicle growth, creating up to 150 jobs, investing $302 million • Project builds on Michigan’s leadership position in semiconductor supply chain, electric vehicle development • Two community revitalization projects will generate total capital investment of $226 million, bring needed housing, new vibrancy to Detroit neighborhoods
Read MoreMonday, August 23, 2021
Governor Whitmer Proposes $2.1 Billion Investment to Grow the Middle Class, Support Small Businesses, and Invest in Communities
Governor lays out proposals to continue Michigan’s ongoing economic jumpstart by utilizing historic influx of federal resources to make critical, long-term investments in families, communities, small businesses.
Read MoreThursday, August 19, 2021
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Celebrates 44 New Jobs Created by Superior Extrusion’s Expansion in Marquette County
• Governor attends groundbreaking for new $20.4 million facility that will bring 44 manufacturing jobs to Forsyth Township • Celebration among stops on three-day Upper Peninsula trip highlighting the state’s strong economic jumpstart as Michiganders get back to work
Read MoreThursday, August 19, 2021
World Economic Forum to partner with Bedrock to Establish Global Centre for Urban Transformation in Detroit
• Leaders from Detroit and around the world call for increased public-private collaboration to address the growing challenges facing cities • The new Centre will mobilize the global business community and key stakeholders to support cities as they chart a course for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic • Detroit will serve as the Centre’s global headquarters, providing a model for more inclusive and sustainable urban development • Media and city leaders can sign up to receive updates and invitations to launch events hosted by the World Economic Forum in October at: TakeAction.city
Read MoreWednesday, August 18, 2021
Governor Whitmer Promotes Business Investment, Community Vitality on Second Day of ‘UP Jobs Tour’
Three-day trip includes multiple stops across the Upper Peninsula, highlighting the state’s strong economic jumpstart as Michiganders get back to work
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