Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Partnering with Ontario on Cross-Border Mobility Technologies

Cross-border testbed will spur technology innovations and transportation solutions enhancing crossings by land, air and water

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Tolan Square in Milan’ project

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

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces Wisconsin-based JD Castings expanding into Iron Mountain, creating 24 high-wage jobs

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Governor Whitmer Launches ‘UP Jobs Tour’

The UP Jobs Tour will make several stops across the Upper Peninsula, highlighting the strong economic jumpstart as Michiganders get back to work.

Monday, August 16, 2021

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the ‘Bringing Oswalt Park back to Life’ Project in Vicksburg

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

Monday, August 16, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces Grand Traverse Plastics expanding in Northern Michigan, creating 43 advanced manufacturing jobs

Grand Traverse Plastics investing $11.5 million to expand its EV operations in Northern Michigan, underscoring Michigan’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and future mobility.

Friday, August 13, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces Michigan projects receive $1.4 million in African American Civil Rights Grants from National Park Service

• Michigan State Historic Preservation Office awarded $50,000 grant to document the history of Black housing in Inkster • Four other projects in Detroit, Inkster receive grants

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Governor Whitmer: Detroit Smart Parking Lab Highlights Michigan’s Leadership in Transportation Solutions

Announces collaboration with Ford, Bedrock and Bosch to test advanced technologies in parking, logistics and EV charging

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Clare Art Sculpture Walk’ project in downtown Clare

$25,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Governor Gretchen Whitmer Joins Whirlpool Corporation, Local Officials for Groundbreaking in Benton Harbor

• Multi-family housing development to provide attainable workforce housing in downtown Benton Harbor • Whirlpool Corporation’s $80 million investment in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph taking innovative approach to talent attraction in the region, retaining 400 jobs