Press Releases from 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026

Gov. Whitmer Leads Investment Mission to Switzerland, Meeting Defense Industry Leaders and Representing Michigan at World Economic Forum

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Six Michigan communities awarded placemaking grants through Michigan Talent Partnership Program

Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houghton, Lansing, and Mt. Pleasant will receive funding for transformational public space projects aimed at attracting talent and creating business ownership opportunities for residents

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Governor Whitmer Announces New Housing and Commercial Space Coming to Historic Downtowns Across Michigan

Funding will redevelop vacant spaces in Cheboygan, Ionia, Marshall, Morenci, and Port Sanilac

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

City of Niles receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Michigan kicks off 2026 with Top 5 workforce development ranking

Site Selection ranked Michigan No. 4 nationally and second in the East North Central region, citing the depth and breadth of workforce talent and development in the state

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