MEDC Press Releases

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Community revitalization projects to bring new opportunities for economic growth, tourism and local vitality around Michigan

• Three community development projects will generate more than $30M in capital investment • Vacant historic building in Battle Creek to be transformed into New Holland Brewing Company restaurant • Sloan Museum in downtown Flint to expand, new exhibit

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Friday, January 10, 2020

THIS JUST IN: 2020 brings national accolades for Michigan as top travel destination

In just the first two weeks of 2020, Michigan has garnered attention from several national publications as a premier travel destination

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Monday, January 6, 2020

THIS JUST IN: FCA’s $4.5 Billion Investment in Michigan Recognized as 2019 Deal of the Year

Part of FCA’s plans involve converting two Michigan-based plants into the future assembly site for the next-generation Jeep® Grand Cherokee, as well as an all-new three-row full-size Jeep SUV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.  

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Monday, January 6, 2020

City of Novi receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, December 23, 2019

Leading financial management services provider GT Independence expanding in Sturgis

Expansion will create 84 new professional services jobs, generate more than $2M in private investment in Southwest Michigan

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Friday, December 20, 2019

City of Swartz Creek receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

Advanced Computing Technology Projects Awarded $250,000 in Funding by MTRAC Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing Technologies

Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization program welcomes inaugural cohort of early-stage research projects

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Leading corporate services provider Morley establishing customer service center in Delta Township

Expansion will create 500 jobs in the Lansing region, generate $7.8M in private investment • Premier customer service agency chooses Michigan for expansion, further establishes region as hub for careers in professional services

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Receives Continued Support, Resources for High-Tech Startups, University Researchers

The Michigan Strategic Fund awarded more than $7 million to assist entrepreneurs in bringing innovations to market

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Ford Motor Company expansions, community development projects, support for entrepreneurial programs will provide economic impact throughout Michigan

Community revitalizations projects in Muskegon, Detroit, Kalkaska will bring new housing, vibrancy to downtown areas

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