Monday, January 29, 2024

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Announces $5 Million to Establish a New Venture Fund Supporting the State’s University Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

The Michigan University Innovation Capital Fund and Consortium is a collaborative effort between the University of Michigan’s Innovation Partnerships and Michigan State University, Michigan State University Research Foundation, Wayne State University, Western Michigan University and Michigan Technological University. The new program will be funded by the Michigan Innovate Capital Fund to support pre-seed and early-stage companies across Michigan.

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Marcellus achieves MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities “Essentials” status

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals, created a master plan for the future

Thursday, January 25, 2024

State of the State: Make It in Michigan a Tool Worth Growing

Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State details the success and future roadmap for Make It in Michigan, the cornerstone of the MEDC’s strategy for economic prosperity.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

New Economic Development Projects Will Create Nearly 1,000 Jobs Across the State

Germany-based provider of EV charging stations EcoG establishing U.S. headquarters in Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, building on region’s mobility innovation ecosystem

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Michigan Wins New Advanced Manufacturing Center from Global Green Energy, Metals, & Technology Company Fortescue

Company selects site in Detroit for U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Center, underscoring Michigan’s leadership in EV and future mobility, strength of state’s talented workforce

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Three Business Expansions Bring 165 New Jobs to Lexington, Ithaca & Standish

Projects expected to generate a total capital investment of $17.6 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund.

Monday, January 8, 2024

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Cosmos in the Creek Project in Swartz Creek

$25,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Thursday, December 21, 2023

179 New Jobs Coming to West Michigan with Three Business Expansions

Navico Group expanding production of its Attwood marine products in Lowell, adding 80 jobs; Aspen Surgical Products creating 75 jobs at Caledonia headquarters, builds on state’s work to position itself as a leader in the life sciences and medical device industry; Automation systems provider Koops expanding in Holland, creating 24 jobs

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Bringing The Michigan Opportunity to Statewide Airwaves

MEDC’s The Michigan Opportunity podcast to be aired on WJR’s The Great Voice

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Buena Vista Charter Township receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities