MEDC Press Releases
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Michigan Economic Development Corporation sets new record with nearly 600 college students participating in 2024 STEAM Ahead summer internships
Michigan is proactively working to ensure college students and recent grads see a long-term future in the Great Lakes State, exemplified through the STEAM Ahead internship program as research shows that internships strongly influence a recent graduate’s decision on where to work and live
Read MoreMonday, August 5, 2024
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Give New Life to Fantasy Forest in St. Johns
$75,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative
Read MoreMonday, July 29, 2024
Grants Under Federal Partnership make Michigan’s National Parks More Accessible
National Park Mobility Challenge grants will enhance access and visitor experience
Read MoreFriday, July 26, 2024
Lt. Governor Gilchrist II Concludes Europe Investment Mission to Grow Michigan’s Defense and Aerospace Prowess
Read MoreFriday, July 26, 2024
Gov. Whitmer Secures Continued Support for 28 Small Business HUBZones
Resources from US Small Business Administration will empower business owners, grow Michigan’s economy, and create good-paying local jobs
Read MoreThursday, July 25, 2024
Michigan’s Growth Office Announces Call for Applications for First of Its Kind Regional Pilot Program to Retain and Attract Talent
$500,000 in grant funding available to statewide partners to develop regional programs specific to their area that encourage talent to make Michigan their home
Read MoreThursday, July 25, 2024
Michigan Announces First Infrastructure for Innovation Agreement to Spur Entrepreneurial Prowess by Leveraging Michigan’s National Guard Resources
Michigan is first in the nation to take this proactive, strategic approach to broadening access to physical infrastructure for innovators
Read MoreThursday, July 25, 2024
Michigan’s Startup Ecosystem Demonstrates Resilience and Growth in 2024 MVCA Impact Report
State’s VC firms outperform national trends with record fundraising, steady investment levels
Read MoreTuesday, July 23, 2024
MSF approves Dow project to modernize manufacturing and R&D operations, reinforcing Michigan as its home for decades to come
Dow investment to support at least 5,000 jobs in the Great Lakes Bay region, solidifying its presence in the state
Read MoreMonday, July 22, 2024
Gov. Whitmer Announces New $50M Federal Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative
New jobs programs and pipelines to get Michiganders into needed manufacturing jobs
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