Tuesday, May 20, 2025

MEDC announces three Make it in Michigan successes in Kent County

• Buell Motorcycles announces expansion, creating 162 jobs in Cascade Township
• Wolverine Worldwide announces renovation and expansion, create 100 jobs.
• Placemaking project to revitalize downtown Lowell

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for New Housing in U.P., Adding 22 Homes

Michigan Strategic Fund Board supports a placemaking project in the Upper Peninsula that will add critical housing to the Chassell Township community

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for "Splashing Through Laurium"

$18,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, May 12, 2025

MEDC Recognized Nationally for Talent Action Team, Community Impact of Transformational Projects in Midland, Saginaw and Wayne Counties

As Economic Development Week 2025 begins, awards recognize Talent Action Team’s statewide collaborative effort powering bold workforce solutions, and the community impact of recent investments from Dow, Hemlock Semiconductor and Laepple Automotive.

Friday, May 9, 2025

Van Buren Charter Township receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Gov. Whitmer Honors Seven Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan

The annual Governor’s Awards recognizes historic preservation achievements in Michigan

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

$25 Million in Statewide Placemaking Grants Support Vibrant Communities, Encourage Population Growth

Placemaking and development projects across Michigan’s 10 prosperity regions will receive support from the MEDC’s Revitalization and Placemaking program

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Make It in Michigan success in Northern Michigan

• Cherry Republic expands operations in Empire Township, creating 20 jobs
• Emily Ree announces mixed-use revitalization project in Rogers City
• Blair Holdings announces revitalization project in Sault Ste. Marie

Monday, May 5, 2025

Revitalization and Placemaking Grants Fund Redevelopment Properties in Grand Rapids, Holly, and Utica into Space for Thriving Businesses

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Friends of The Ironwood Carnegie Library Community Center Project

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