MEDC Press Releases

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.

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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.

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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

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Five companies to invest $26.3 million, add 195 jobs in West Michigan

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

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

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

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

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Pure Michigan Venture Development Fund accepting applications

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund is targeting to invest up to $9 million to help grow the venture capital industry in Michigan.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Michigan Strategic Fund approves Trade Crossing Agreement, Venture Development Fund, Travel Guide recommendation, business incentives

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

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

MEDC announces loan approvals for Michigan companies

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of loans of up to $6.8 million for five growing Michigan companies through the Michigan Business Growth Fund – Loan Participation Program.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is open for business

Several state forest campgrounds in the Upper Peninsula temporarily closed during the Duck Lake Fire have been completely or partially reopened to visitors, the Department of Natural Resources announced today.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Snyder celebrates grand opening of Severstal facility in Dearborn

Governor Rick Snyder today led a delegation of state and local officials to Dearborn to celebrate the grand opening of the Severstal North America steel making facility in the former Rouge Steel plant.

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