MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, May 9, 2024

85 New Jobs in Key Defense and Aerospace Industries Created in Oakland County

Barron Industries, Inc. expanding Industry 4.0 capabilities in critical defense and aerospace industries in Oxford

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Five Business Expansions bring 390 New Jobs to Oakland, Wayne, and Delta County

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Honors Four Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan

Annual Governor’s Awards recognizes historic preservation achievements in Michigan

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Hana's Garden in Oxford

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

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Ishpeming achieves MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities “Essentials” status

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a master plan for the future

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Gov. Whitmer Announces Unmanned Triple Challenge, A Drone Competition Over Land, Water, and Air in 2025

New competition announced at Michigan Defense Exposition will bolster state’s mobility leadership and spur innovation in autonomous technology sector, attracting more investment and jobs

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Kettering University, MEDC announce the state’s largest incoming class of The Michigander Scholars recipients

MEDC aims to recruit talent and fill jobs in Michigan’s semiconductor, electric vehicle industries that are key to helping grow state’s population now and in the future

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Gov. Whitmer Announces New Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation, Enhancing State’s Defense and Aerospace Ecosystem

Col. John Gutierrez, USMC (Ret.) announced as executive director with decades of military expertise

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Historic Michigan lighthouse awarded $60,000 lighthouse preservation grant

City of Grand Haven will use funds to rehabilitate the Grand Haven South Pier Inner Light

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Investment Projects, Housing Developments will Create Over $1 Billion in Investment and 1,000 Jobs in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today in applauding Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of projects that will enhance communities and provide housing across the state, positioning Michigan to attract projects and population growth. The projects, expected to generate a total capital investment of over $1 billion and create at least 1,000 jobs in Michigan, underscore the state’s commitment to placemaking efforts across the state.

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