MEDC Press Releases
Thursday, April 13, 2017
City of Escanaba receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities
Read MoreMonday, April 10, 2017
Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Houghton MI Skatepark’ project
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC's Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreWednesday, March 22, 2017
New mixed-use project boosts prospects for investment in Detroit neighborhoods
Michigan Strategic Fund supports mixed-use project on Detroit’s east side; developers anticipate more economic activity for area
Read MoreMonday, March 13, 2017
Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Life Remodeled 2017 Community Innovation Center’ project
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreThursday, March 9, 2017
Pure Michigan Agribusiness Summit strengthens state’s ag sector, targets job growth
Fourth annual agriculture summit connects Michigan suppliers with major grocery chains, food purchasers from around the state
Read MoreWednesday, March 8, 2017
California Closets expanding in Cascade Charter Twp., adding 61 jobs
Three communities also win state support for downtown improvement projects
Read MoreTuesday, March 7, 2017
Crowdfunding campaign launched for the Detroit Kite Festival
$7,500 goal to earn matching grant through the MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreWednesday, March 1, 2017
Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Arrowhead Pavilion – Downtown Wyandotte’
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreTuesday, February 28, 2017
Business expansions, community revitalization projects, more gain Michigan Strategic Fund approval
Projects expected to generate nearly $187 million in total investment and create 1,445 jobs in Michigan gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.
Read MoreTuesday, February 21, 2017
Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘America’s First Sustainable Urban Agrihood’
$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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