MEDC Press Releases
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
New business expansions, community revitalization projects and entrepreneurship program funding gain state approval
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of $6 million in funding for entrepreneurship and innovation programs
Read MoreTuesday, February 5, 2013
Training program offers students opportunity to earn while they learn
High school seniors in Southeast Michigan can gain advanced manufacturing work skills while earning a paycheck through a pilot program offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and participating employers.
Read MoreTuesday, January 29, 2013
MEDC, Local First collaborate to support community businesses
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Local First, a West Michigan economic and community development organization, in a two-year pilot program intended to build a stronger local and regional economy.
Read MoreMonday, January 28, 2013
MEDC announces Pure Michigan Venture Development Fund investments
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced Michigan Strategic Fund investments of $4.5 million into two venture capital funds to help grow the venture capital industry in Michigan.
Read MoreFriday, January 25, 2013
Public Process for Informing Michigan’s Energy Future Kicks Off
The public input process announced in Governor Rick Snyder’s Special Message on Energy and the Environment kicks off today with the launch of a new website and the schedule for seven public forums around the state.
Read MoreWednesday, January 23, 2013
MEDC announces LiveWorkLaunch!, connecting entrepreneurial college grads with the resources they need to build successful Michigan start-ups
Pitch competition offers $10,000 prize to jump start a Detroit-based business
Read MoreWednesday, January 23, 2013
Snyder: 14 companies to invest $1.1 billion, add 4,590 jobs in state
Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the Michigan Strategic Fund’s approval of state incentives to support 14 business expansions that are expected to generate more than $1.1 billion in investments and add 4,590 jobs in Michigan.
Read MoreWednesday, January 16, 2013
MEDIA ADVISORY Ford, Tier 1 suppliers panel at NAIAS to discuss increasing growth opportunities for small- and medium-sized Michigan businesses
Media representatives are invited to attend the Autoline Supplier Symposium Panel on Thursday, January 17, 2013 in the Chrysler exhibit at the North American International Auto Show.
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