Monday, January 28, 2013

MEDC announces Pure Michigan Venture Development Fund investments

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced Michigan Strategic Fund investments of $4.5 million into two venture capital funds to help grow the venture capital industry in Michigan.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Public Process for Informing Michigan’s Energy Future Kicks Off

The public input process announced in Governor Rick Snyder’s Special Message on Energy and the Environment kicks off today with the launch of a new website and the schedule for seven public forums around the state.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

MEDC announces LiveWorkLaunch!, connecting entrepreneurial college grads with the resources they need to build successful Michigan start-ups

Pitch competition offers $10,000 prize to jump start a Detroit-based business

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Snyder: 14 companies to invest $1.1 billion, add 4,590 jobs in state

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the Michigan Strategic Fund’s approval of state incentives to support 14 business expansions that are expected to generate more than $1.1 billion in investments and add 4,590 jobs in Michigan.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY Ford, Tier 1 suppliers panel at NAIAS to discuss increasing growth opportunities for small- and medium-sized Michigan businesses

Media representatives are invited to attend the Autoline Supplier Symposium Panel on Thursday, January 17, 2013 in the Chrysler exhibit at the North American International Auto Show.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Founders Brewing Co. expanding Grand Rapids facility, adding 52 jobs

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $2 million Michigan Business Development Program incentive for the expansion of Founders Brewing Company’s Grand Rapids facility.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

La-Z-Boy Incorporated expanding in Monroe, adding 50 jobs

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $3 million Michigan Business Development Program incentive for the construction of a new La-Z-Boy headquarters in Monroe.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Six companies to invest $117 million, add 295 jobs in Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of Michigan Business Development and Community Revitalization program incentives to six companies planning expansions in the state.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Getman Corporation investing $5.5 million, creating 150 jobs in Comstock Township

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $300,000 Michigan Business Development Program incentive for Getman Corporation to expand its operations in Comstock Charter Township

Friday, December 7, 2012

Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations win grants from MCACA

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs today approved $5,675,400 in the form of 312 grants to outstanding nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions and municipalities in 47 counties to support their effort