Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Kalamazoo, Detroit receive historic preservation grants

Awards totaling $172,000 will help cities preserve historic resources

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

May Mobility’s expansion in Ann Arbor underscores Michigan’s leadership position in autonomous and connected vehicle technology

Autonomous technology leader investing, adding jobs with support from Michigan Strategic Fund

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

$30,000 grant will be used to document two significant Civil Rights sites in Detroit

Sites to be nominated include the Orsel and Minnie McGhee House and the Sojourner Truth Homes public housing complex

Monday, August 3, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Haymarket Plaza Project in Kalamazoo

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

Monday, August 3, 2020

Pure Michigan Announces Statewide Safety Pledge for Business, Tourism and Local Communities

The Pure Michigan Pledge encourages businesses, tourists and local communities alike to follow and promote COVID-19 safety guidelines to help ensure the best experiences this summer travel season and beyond

Friday, July 31, 2020

Deadline Approaching for Businesses and Nonprofits to Apply for Grants through Michigan Small Business Restart Program

$100 million grant program expanded to allow small businesses that received grants through Michigan Small Business Relief Program to be eligible for Restart grants • Program accepting applications at michiganbusiness.org/restart through August 5 • 30 percent of funding to be awarded to eligible women-owned, minority-owned or veteran-owned businesses

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

THIS JUST IN: Michigan captures eight top 10 spots in Business Facilities’ annual Rankings Report

Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Genesee County also receive recognition

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Salam Peace Park in Hamtramck

$22,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Tier 1 auto supplier expansion, community revitalization efforts position Michigan for future prosperity

• Bridgewater Interiors expansion in Detroit, Delta Township builds on state’s automotive industry, brings new pathway jobs to state • Community revitalization projects in Detroit leverage vital federal dollars to bring new opportunities for economic growth, local vitality • Additional CARES Act funding approved for community development projects around Michigan

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Durfee Innovation Society Playground in Detroit

$10,372 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative