Friday, August 31, 2012

2012 Michigan Hotel Occupancy Rates at All-Time High

Visitor Spending up $500 Million in 2011 to $17.7 Billion

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Pure Michigan Recognized with Five Mercury Awards

The U.S. Travel Association and the National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) this week honored Pure Michigan with five Mercury Awards.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Janesville Acoustics receives state support for new Battle Creek plant

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $1.5 million Michigan Business Development Program incentive for the establishment of Janesville Acoustic’s new manufacturing plant in Battle Creek

Thursday, August 23, 2012

MEDC seeks business service provider proposals for start-up support

The Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from nonprofit organizations and universities in Michigan to provide specialized support services to assist entrepreneurs

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Michigan Strategic Fund approves Next Michigan Development Corporation, entrepreneurial services RFP, four business incentives

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a number of significant items

Friday, August 17, 2012

Radisson Hotel earns MI Green Lodging Certification

The Radisson Hotel, located in Bloomfield Hills, has earned Green Lodging Michigan (GLM) Partner certification from the Michigan Energy Office.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Pure Michigan Surges on Social Media

Whether you like it, tweet it, pin it or hashtag it, Pure Michigan is expanding its social media fan-base, surpassing 400,000 Facebook fans and 500,000 eNewsletter subscribers in August.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Kid Rock to Serve as Pure Michigan 400 Grand Marshal

Rock and Roll is coming to Michigan International Speedway, the fastest track in NASCAR. Recording artist, and Michigan resident, Kid Rock has been named this year’s Pure Michigan 400 Grand Marshal.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

MI Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announces FY13 funding increase

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) today announced an increase in funding to $6.1 million for its Fiscal Year 2013 programs.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Three companies to invest $37.1 million, add 232 jobs in Michigan(2)

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced that three companies were approved for incentives by the Michigan Strategic Fund