Monday, June 28, 2021

This Just In: Small Businesses, Startups Prove Key to Jumpstarting Michigan’s Economy

Michigan small businesses and high-tech startups are continuing to receive national and statewide attention as their ongoing success fuels the state’s economic recovery in 2021 and beyond.

Monday, June 28, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘CMAP Amphitheater and Community Green Space’ project in Detroit

$25,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, June 28, 2021

Village of Millington receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces leading die casting manufacturer Pace Industries relocating headquarters from Arkansas to Michigan, creating more than 60 high-wage jobs in Novi

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘A2AC Art in Public’ project in Ann Arbor

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

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces 350 New Manufacturing and Logistics Jobs, Transformational Placemaking Projects in Benton Harbor, Houghton

• American Axle and Manufacturing creating 100 jobs, investing $40.6 million in Three Rivers • Hollingsworth Logistics Group creating 250 jobs in Brownstown Charter Township • Innovative Whirlpool development in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph to result in new Technical Center, housing opportunities for critical talent retention and attraction efforts • Houghton Pier Placemaking project to provide critical infrastructure improvements; create additional public space and amenities for residents and visitors • MSF approves support for award-winning entrepreneurial programs

Monday, June 21, 2021

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces leading storage products manufacturer Speedrack Products creating 164 new jobs in West Michigan

Governor attends groundbreaking for $64.5 million investment in Walker

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 245 manufacturing jobs with Tier 1 auto supplier in Southeast Michigan

• Global auto supplier Flex-N-Gate establishing new manufacturing facility in Troy, investing $52.1 million • Gov. Whitmer also announces mixed-use development in Midtown Detroit to bring workforce housing, increased vibrancy to neighborhood

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 25 manufacturing jobs in Northern Michigan

• M R Products investing $4.2 million to expand its operations in Manistee County, receiving Jobs Ready Michigan support for workforce training from the Michigan Strategic Fund • New mixed-use development in Baldwin to boost tourism, bring needed housing to the area

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 90 manufacturing and professional services jobs in Southwest Michigan

• Midwest Fastener investing $10.8 million to expand its headquarters facility in Portage, expanding operations in Decatur • Historic renovation project in downtown Kalamazoo to provide additional housing opportunities