MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Students, parents invited to learn about training program that teaches manufacturing skills while providing a paycheck

High school students and parents in Southeast Michigan invited to learn how students can gain advanced manufacturing work skills while earning a paycheck through the MAT² program.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Employers invited to learn about program aimed at training advanced manufacturing workers

Macomb County employers invited to learn how the MAT² system can help them develop a skilled workforce with the necessary talents and training for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

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Friday, June 20, 2014

Over 2,000 structurally unemployed gain long-term employment through Community Ventures

The success of the state’s Community Ventures program is accelerating with more than 2,000 structurally unemployed Michigan residents placed in full-time employment in just under two years since the program’s launch, Gov. Rick Snyder announced today.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Three companies to invest $29 million, add 292 jobs in West Michigan

German company WKW.automotive locating in Battle Creek

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Michigan-Florida I-75 green corridor offers practical solution for biofuel travel

From the northern tip of Michigan to the southern slope of Florida, drivers of flex-fuel vehicles can cruise I-75 and no long worry about where to find the next refueling station.

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Toyoda Gosei North America expanding in Troy, adding 51 jobs

Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation is expanding in Troy with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Monday, June 2, 2014

Students invited to learn about training program that teaches in demand skills while providing a paycheck

High school students and parents in Southeast Michigan invited to learn how students can gain advanced manufacturing work skills while earning a paycheck through the MAT² program.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Nearly $350 million in new investments will bring 881 job opportunities across state

The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved state support for three major economic development projects around the state that are projected to generate nearly $350 million in new investments and add 881 new jobs in Michigan.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

State of Michigan to host MiVirtualCareerFair on Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Job seekers and Michigan employers can connect with each other through a State-sponsored virtual career fair on Wednesday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

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Monday, May 12, 2014

Mahindra North American Technical Center opening in Troy, adding 112 jobs

Mahindra USA, Inc. is opening a new technical center in the City of Troy with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development announced today.

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