Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Village of Ellsworth achieves MEDC's Redevelopment Ready Communities "Essentials" status

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals and created a community-supported vision for the future that facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Monday, July 13, 2026

More than 120 New Jobs Coming to Michigan, $31.2 Million Investment Across Two Companies in Wayne, Charlevoix Counties

Ricardo, LLC to expand manufacturing capacity in Wayne County, investing $24.1 million and creating 114 new jobs; LM Marine Services expanding operations, investing $7.15 million and creating 12 new jobs

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business

Michigan jumps from 24th in 2019 to 6th in 2026, beating Florida, Georgia, and Indiana

Monday, July 6, 2026

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Swedetown Chalet Universal Access and Expansion” in Calumet

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

Monday, June 29, 2026

New Homes and Commercial Space Coming to Port Huron, Battle Creek, and Owosso

Friday, June 26, 2026

Gov. Whitmer Announces 32 New Jobs, more than $16.8 million in investment from Fibrosan, Inc. in Cass County

The global composites manufacturer will construct a new facility in Cassopolis

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Match on Main Grants Create 338 New Jobs, Support for 69 Small Businesses

MSF supported grants will create 117 new full-time and 221 part-time jobs, activating over 210,000 square feet of vacant and underutilized space

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Projects in Southeast Michigan Support Placemaking, E&I, & Small Business

The MSF Board approved support for a Transformational Brownfield Plan to redevelop the former Lakeside Mall site in Sterling Heights, along with programs that enhance the state’s innovation ecosystem and support small businesses throughout Michigan

Monday, June 22, 2026

Crowdfunding Campaign Launches in Negaunee for Community Dog Park

$23,625 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Friday, June 19, 2026

Gov. Whitmer Concludes European Investment Mission, Strengthening Global Partnerships and Advancing Economic Opportunities for Michiganders