Tuesday, March 23, 2021

MSF approves support to strengthen Michigan’s talent pipeline, continue economic recovery with business growth, community revitalization projects

•Two talent initiatives to focus on strengthening Michigan’s workforce, STEM talent •Food producer expanding in Detroit, creating 300 jobs •Community revitalization projects in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Middleville bringing needed housing, growth opportunities •Branding RFPs, Updated Brownfield TIF MSF Program Guidelines, Extension of MSF Awardee Relief Initiative also approved

Monday, March 22, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Cascade in the Shade” at Shadyside Park in Mount Clemens

$40,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Secures New Funding for Creative Aging

New Activities Help Older Adults Contribute to Communities

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

MEDC Executive Committee Approves Resolution Naming Jeff Noel Interim CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Friday, March 12, 2021

Door manufacturer Special-Lite, Inc. expanding in Benton Harbor

Expansion will create 60 jobs, generate $2.3 million in private investment in Southwest Michigan

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the “Lapeer Saginaw Street Paddle Landing” project

$7,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

More than 100 live music, entertainment venues across Michigan awarded grants through MEDC’s Michigan Stages Survival Grant Program

• Venues statewide receive $3.4 million in grants to assist with impacts of COVID-19 pandemic • More than 25,000 small businesses statewide have received MEDC COVID-19 relief in the last 12 months

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

City of Charlevoix receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Thursday, March 4, 2021

City of South Haven receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Nearly 700 small businesses across Michigan awarded grants through MEDC’s Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative

Businesses statewide receive $10 million in grants to assist with impacts of COVID-19 pandemic