Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Snyder continues investment mission by meeting with German auto suppliers

Gov. Rick Snyder today met with executives of German automotive suppliers whose companies operate in Michigan, seeking to strengthen relationships and attract new job-creating investments.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Snyder pitches business-university partnerships at Fraunhofer Institute in Germany

Gov. Rick Snyder today traveled to Pfintzal, Germany on the second day of his European investment mission, where he participated in the Partnership Forum at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Two Japanese companies to expand, add jobs in Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today announced that two Japanese companies, Panasonic Automotive Systems and Teijin Advanced Composites, were approved for incentives by the Michigan Strategic Fund

Monday, March 19, 2012

Snyder meets with Italian business execs, government leaders on first day of trade mission

Gov. Rick Snyder spent the first day of his European investment mission meeting here with government officials and business executives to strengthen relationships and attract new job-creating investments to Michigan.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Snyder leading trade mission to strengthen business relationships with Italy, Germany

Gov. Rick Snyder will lead a delegation of state and local officials and economic developers on a trade mission to Italy and Germany that leaves Michigan on Saturday, March 17, and returns Saturday, March 24.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Christine Quinn named to lead MI Workforce Development Agency

The Michigan Strategic Fund today announced that Christine Quinn has been named the Director of the Michigan Workforce Development Agency.

Monday, February 27, 2012

I-69 Corridor, Grand Traverse Region targeted for economic growth

The establishment of the I-69 Corridor and the Grand Traverse Region into cargo and logistics hubs moved forward today with Michigan Strategic Fund approval of the regional collaborations as the state’s newest Next Michigan Development Corporations.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announces grants program

The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) today announced the FY 2012 New Leaders Arts Council of Michigan (NLACM) Retention and Engagement Grant Program aimed at young leaders in Michigan for arts and culture projects.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

MEDC announces public hearing for new Michigan Venture Match Fund

The Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced a public hearing to accept questions and comments on the new Pure Michigan Venture Match Fund.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Burton, Warren win Advanced Lighting Technology Demonstration grants

The cities of Burton and Warren have wonAdvanced Lighting Technology Demonstration grants totaling $132,582, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today.