MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Crowdfunding campaign launched to transform historic Ypsilanti Freighthouse into community center

$50,000 goal to secure matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, MEDC highlight automotive, talent initiatives at NAIAS

New composites innovation center, cross-industry design council to be established in Michigan

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Michigan site chosen as part of federal Department of Energy manufacturing composites award

Funding allows auto industry to advance application of lightweight materials into transportation

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Five companies expanding in Michigan, adding 218 jobs

Projects will generate more than $24.3 million, create 218 jobs

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Friday, December 19, 2014

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announces grant awards

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) today approved 422 grants, located in 55 counties, totaling nearly $9.7 million in awards.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

DAVID Corp. establishing tech center in Livonia, adding 26 new jobs

DAVID Corporation is establishing an insurance technology development firm in the City of Livonia with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

MEDC’s support of new developments attracting visitors to Detroit

Several recent high-profile openings in downtown and Midtown Detroit demonstrate the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s prominent role as an ongoing catalyst and dealmaker promoting the city’s economic and cultural renewal.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Clemens Food Group establishing pork processing facility in Coldwater Township, creating 800 jobs

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund actions to support construction of a new Clemens Food Group pork processing operation in Coldwater Township...

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

New business expansions, community improvement projects gain state approval

Eight companies to invest $463 million, add 1,804 jobs

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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Alcoa Power and Propulsion expanding in Whitehall, adding 25 new jobs

Alcoa Power and Propulsion is expanding in the City of Whitehall with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.

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