MEDC Press Releases

Thursday, April 13, 2017

City of Escanaba receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

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Monday, 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

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Wednesday, 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

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Monday, 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

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Thursday, 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

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

California Closets expanding in Cascade Charter Twp., adding 61 jobs

Three communities also win state support for downtown improvement projects

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Tuesday, 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

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Wednesday, 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

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Tuesday, 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.

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Tuesday, 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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