Press Releases in May 2025

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

First-Ever Uncrewed Triple Challenge Advances State’s Leadership in Aerial Mobility Innovation

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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

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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.

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Friday, May 9, 2025

Van Buren Charter Township receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Gov. Whitmer Honors Seven Historic Preservation Projects Across Michigan

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

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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

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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

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Monday, May 5, 2025

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

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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

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