Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Governor commends Zehnder’s for hotel, water park expansion in Frankenmuth

Gov. Rick Snyder today applauded Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth for the expansion of its hotel and water park operations, thanking the company for continuing to invest in the state and for bringing new jobs to Michigan.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Snyder: nine companies to invest $81 million, add nearly 900 jobs in state

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced Michigan Strategic Fund action to support nine business expansions expected to generate more than $81 million in investment and add 897 jobs in Michigan.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Pure Michigan Kicks Off Summer with Launch of National Advertising Campaign

Largest National Cable TV Buy for Pure Michigan

Thursday, March 7, 2013

MEDC announces the kick-off of the Redevelopment Ready Communities Program statewide

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced the first round of communities to participate in the statewide launch of the Redevelopment Ready Communities® program

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

MEDC announces planning grant program for Michigan communities

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced the application process for the Downtown Development Planning Grant program

Monday, March 4, 2013

MEDC announces Pure Michigan Venture Match Fund investments

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation today announced Michigan Strategic Fund investments of $2.76 million into six growing technology companies through the Pure Michigan Venture Match Fund.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Governor joins in celebration of Two Men And A Truck expansion

Gov. Rick Snyder today praised Two Men And A Truck International Inc.’s decision to expand its corporate headquarters in Lansing, thanking the company for its continued investment in the state and for bringing new jobs to mid-Michigan.

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

Tuesday, 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.

Tuesday, 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.