MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Pure Michigan regional advertising campaign launches, signaling warm weather is upon us

• New ad, “Catch Up,” encourages travelers to make up for lost time, get outside and enjoy summer safely • Still Pure Michigan campaign continues to encourage businesses, tourists and communities alike to follow and promote COVID-19 safety guidelines to help ensure the best experiences during the warm weather travel season • Campaign features new eco-friendly billboards, branding on new electric buses in Chicago

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Business expansions bring new investments, signal continued economic recovery in Michigan

• Projects building on Governor Whitmer’s Back to Work Michigan plan expected to generate total private investment of $11.3 million, create 192 jobs in Michigan • Leading Michigan-based HVAC provider Goyette Manufacturing expanding headquarters in Flint, creating 90 jobs • Nutritional supplement manufacturer Uckele expanding in Adrian, adding 102 jobs

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

MEDC launches The Michigan Opportunity podcast

Introducing "The Michigan Opportunity," an economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “ArtPath | Public Art on the Lansing River Trail 2021” project

$7,500 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, April 5, 2021

City of Farmington receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Innovation Hills Playground” Project in Rochester Hills

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

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Rogers City receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Pfizer breaks ground on new pharmaceutical production facility in Portage

Investment will have major impact on Southwest Michigan’s economy, further strengthens Michigan’s healthcare, professional and corporate services industries

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Business expansions bring high-wage jobs, new investments to Ann Arbor region

• Two projects building on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Back to Work Michigan plan expected to generate total private investment of $27.2 million, create 279 jobs • Healthcare tech company Workit Health expanding in Ann Arbor, creating at least 179 well-paying jobs • Software provider Nexient adding 100 high-wage jobs in Scio Township, building on state’s growing tech footprint

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

More than $500,000 in MEDC Match on Main grants awarded to support small businesses

Funds will support 21 local businesses in 17 communities around the state