Press Releases - March 2022

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces Two Business Expansions Bringing 77 New Jobs to Calhoun, St. Joseph Counties

• Two projects expected to generate total private investment of $34 million, create 77 jobs • Aircraft maintenance provider Duncan Aviation bringing at least 61 jobs to Battle Creek, investing in excess of $30 million • Contract manufacturer West Michigan Tool & Die expanding in Benton Harbor Township, investing more than $4 million

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Community revitalization project to restore long-vacant building, bring new housing options to downtown Houghton

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Jackson Mine Playground’ project in Negaunee

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

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Governor Whitmer announces LG Energy Solution expansion in Holland creating more than 1,000 jobs; community revitalization projects, new initiatives leading to greater economic opportunity for Michiganders

• Support for LG Energy Solution’s new facilities in Holland will create 1,200 jobs, further boost Michigan’s global leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing, future mobility • Four community revitalization projects including a new Spectrum Health facility in Grand Rapids to bring new vibrancy, economic opportunities to Michigan communities • New Build MI Community Grant Initiative approved to support small-scale development projects around the state

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Announces 1,200 New Jobs Resulting from LG Energy Solution’s $1.7 billion Investment and Expansion in Holland

• $1.7 billion investment by South Korean-based battery maker is company’s first major expansion in Michigan since 2010 • Michigan was chosen for the project over competing sites in other states and countries with support from Michigan Strategic Fund

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

State of Michigan Announces Grants to Create a More Accessible and Electrified Mobility Future in Michigan

Funding will enable real-world testing of mobility solutions at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

City of Mackinac Island receives Certified Local Government status to support historic preservation activities

Certification provides state and federal technical assistance, eligibility for historic preservation grants

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Two Cities Connected’ project in Bay City

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

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Governor Whitmer Announces Lighting and Furniture Manufacturer Roll & Hill Establishing Second Facility in West Michigan, Creating 50 Jobs

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Ray Leverton Memorial Playground’ in Ishpeming

$15,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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