MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Amazon’s giant leap into Michigan transforming state’s logistics, distribution possibilities

$150-million investment in new fulfilment center, 1,000 new jobs in Kent County; In 18 months, world’s largest internet-based retailer invests $420 million, creates 4,925 jobs in Michigan; New jobs include full benefits, 95% tuition reimbursement

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Monday, May 21, 2018

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for The American Riad project in Detroit

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

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Monday, May 21, 2018

City of Hudsonville receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for Garden City fitness court

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

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

City of Grand Rapids receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Open Dealer Exchange to invest nearly $4 million, create 50 jobs in Farmington Hills

Open Dealer Exchange will expand into a new facility in Farmington Hills, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Friday, May 11, 2018

Pinckney receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Michigan tourism leaders gather in Flint to celebrate 2018 National Travel and Tourism Week

Community, government leaders gather to endorse economic benefits of tourism to state

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Friday, May 4, 2018

Traverse City receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Crowdfunding campaign launched for sculptural bus stop project in Detroit

$11,750 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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