Press Releases - September 2021

Monday, September 20, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Walnut Neighborhood Park’ project in Lansing

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

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Friday, September 17, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces 40 New Jobs as Global Engine Systems Manufacturer Walbro Expands in Cass City

Walbro’s $11.4 million investment underscores Michigan’s leadership in advanced manufacturing

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Friday, September 17, 2021

This Just In: Ford announces pre-production of all-electric F-150 Lightning truck, 450 jobs and $250 million investment in Michigan

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces Grants to Accelerate Mobility and EV Investments in the State

More than $444,000 in grant funding awarded to test mobility and EV solutions in Flint, East Lansing, Detroit and Southeast Michigan and Washtenaw County

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Mattie McKinney Hatchett Park’ project in Pontiac

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

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Volunteers Community Park Picnic Shelter’ project in Williamston

$29,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Creston After Dark 2021’ project in Grand Rapids

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

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

This Just In: Michigan Underscores Mobility and Electrification Leadership with Launch of “The Future Of” Podcast

New podcast discusses the future of mobility, how Michigan is leading the way

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces $2 million in export assistance funds available for Michigan’s small businesses

• Michigan Strategic Fund awarded largest federal STEP award in the nation for fifth consecutive year • Funds expected to assist more than 350 Michigan companies in increasing international sales

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Announces Federal Historic Preservation Funds to Support Communities along the Great Lakes

$750,000 historic revitalization grant will be used to support projects in Michigan’s rural communities along the Great Lakes coastline.

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