MEDC Press Releases

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Twenty Michigan Startups Advance to PitchMI Semifinals

Founders will compete across four Michigan cities this fall, backed by two weeks of startup development and coaching

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Survey: Michigan Businesses Report Overwhelmingly Favorable Impressions of MEDC

81% of business leaders that know the MEDC have a positive impression

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

125 New Defense Industry Jobs coming to Sterling Heights

Capture Group Inc. will establish Capture Systems Ltd.’s U.S. presence with a manufacturing and engineering hub in Macomb County

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Michigan Strategic Fund approves support for housing redevelopment in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood

With support from the Michigan Community Revitalization Program, the mixed-use development will add 31 mixed-income apartments

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

State of Michigan Celebrates 380 New Jobs, Infrastructure Improvements Coming to Western Upper Peninsula

One of the largest private sector investments in Western U.P. history will create jobs, improve infrastructure, adhere to strong environmental standards

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

Ishpeming Receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

MEDC Earns 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Award for Statewide Startup Competition PitchMI

International recognition celebrates a shared commitment to advancing entrepreneurship across Michigan

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

New Investments Support Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative

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Monday, August 17, 2026

Gaylord joins Select Level Michigan Main Street Program

MEDC selects Gaylord to join 23 other Michigan communities revitalizing downtowns

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Friday, August 14, 2026

Crowdfunding Campaign Launches in Traverse City for Commons Bike Park

$27,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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