MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, August 10, 2023

80 New Jobs Coming to Central Michigan After Woodchipper Manufacturer Bandit Industries Expands in Union Township

Company chooses Isabella County for its investment, cites Michigan’s talented workforce and strength in advanced manufacturing

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Governor Whitmer Appoints State Historic Preservation Officer

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Michigan Celebrates CHIPS Act One-Year Anniversary with Continued Semiconductor Leadership

One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act into law. Today, Michigan is a semiconductor leader, winning key projects and developing workforce programs to onshore chip production.

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Faster State Permitting Will Keep Michigan Competitive

Team Michigan introduced faster state permitting to keep Michigan competitive in the national race for transformational projects while further supporting the state’s people and places.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Infrastructure Projects will Support More than 1,500 Jobs in Chippewa and Oakland Counties

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

This Just In: Michigan #1 for Automotive Industry, EV Investment, Top 10 for Tech Talent Pipeline

Business Facilities’ 19th Annual Rankings Report also placed Michigan in the top 10 for other categories such as FDI Investment, Customized Workforce Training and Life Sciences, building on the state’s national leadership in key industries and talent development

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Michigan Commits More than Half a Million Dollars to Decarbonize its Waterways through Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge Grant Program

Inaugural round of grant funding through the first-of-its-kind program supports e-boat and charging deployments at marinas across Northwest Michigan

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Two Business Expansions bring 130 New Jobs to Branch, Mecosta Counties

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the Gladstone Area Pickleball Court Project

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

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Support Local During Buy Michigan Week

Every dollar spent locally supports our Michigan friends and neighbors, keeps our communities vibrant and helps our state thrive. Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed July 31-Aug. 6 as Buy Michigan Week, to encourage small business growth and help maintain good-paying jobs in Michigan.

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