Tuesday, December 2, 2014

MEDC announces City of Eastpointe to receive certification through Redevelopment Ready Communities program

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced the City of Eastpointe is the third community in the state to receive Redevelopment Ready Communities® (RRC) certification.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Workforce Development Agency announces nearly $8.6 million in job training grants for Michigan companies

The Michigan Workforce Development Agency today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of nearly $8.6 million in Skilled Trades Training Fund program grants to 23 Michigan Works! agencies around the state.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Fullerton Tool expanding in Thomas Township, adding 58 new jobs

Fullerton Tool Company is opening a new manufacturing facility in Thomas Township with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

New crowdfunding campaign to link theater to community gardens in Detroit

$5,000 crowdfunding raise to win MEDC matching grant

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

New investment fund, business expansions gain state approval

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $22.5 million investment in a new private equity fund that will provide growth funding for Michigan automotive suppliers...

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

STEC USA locating in Madison Heights, adding 176 new jobs

TEC USA, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), is establishing a new facility in the City of Madison Heights with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund...

Friday, November 14, 2014

Michigan companies travel to China to expand export opportunities

Business leaders from nine Michigan companies will be in China next week meeting with prospective partners, distributors and buyers to increase export opportunities from Michigan to China.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

New crowdfunding campaign to support transformation of Detroit’s vacant Wigle Recreation Center into a community skatepark

$20,000 crowdfunding goal to win MEDC matching grant

Friday, November 7, 2014

Kerrigan named head of Michigan automotive office

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today announced the appointment of Kevin T. Kerrigan as senior vice president to lead the state’s automotive office to replace Nigel Francis...

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Two companies to invest $22 million, add 115 jobs in Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of two business expansion projects that are expected to generate nearly $22 million in investments and add up to 115 new jobs in Michigan.