Thursday, November 17, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Forms Semiconductor Talent Action Team to Attract Businesses, Grow Economy, Onshore Supply Chains

Innovative partnership with private industry, academia created to grow Michigan’s semiconductor talent ecosystem, positioning the state to become global talent leader

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for ‘Watervliet Pocket Park Activation’ Project

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

City of Hancock receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities.

Thursday, November 10, 2022

State of Michigan Announces Grants for Three Innovative Pilot Programs That Will Broaden Michigan’s Mobility Leadership Beyond the Automobile

Electrified school district transportation, purpose-built infrastructure and first-of-its-kind drone delivery services will help revolutionize what mobility means for Michigan residents.

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Outdoor economy surges in Michigan; Outdoor Recreation Industry Office’s leader elected to national position

Outdoor Recreation Industry Office moves to MEDC to strengthen efforts to attract and develop innovative outdoor recreation businesses and products, build on key investment in vibrant communities and outdoor recreation amenities in Michigan

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Gov. Whitmer Continues Michigan’s Strong Economic Growth with 473 New Jobs and $26 Million Investment in Genesee, Monroe, Washtenaw Counties

Michigan wins projects over other states and countries, building on strong economic momentum.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

State continues driving long-term economic growth through business, placemaking investments

• Michigan Automotive Compressor making $82 million investment in Jackson County, retaining 241 jobs • Former Buick City site to be redeveloped for in-demand spec industrial facility • Placemaking projects will bring vibrancy, new economic activity to Lansing, Detroit • Request for Proposals seeking plans for development of build-ready sites in Michigan

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

State support for redeveloping Buick City site paves way for building in-demand, move-in ready facility in Flint

• Project will bring in-demand spec industrial space to the region, attract new businesses to Flint • Redevelopment will transform one of state’s largest brownfield sites into economic driver in the region • MSF support expected to drive additional private investment of up to $300 million

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Eden Gardens Enrichment Center” in Detroit

$50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the “Suttons Bay Dog Park at Herman Park”