MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

City of Lake City achieves MEDC's Redevelopment Ready Communities "Essentials" status

Designation signals communities have identified redevelopment goals and created a community-supported vision for the future

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Monday, September 8, 2025

Historic Expansion of STEM Career Exposure to Boost As Many As 10,000 PreK-12 Students Pursuing Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities

New partnership aims to promote a world-class talent development pipeline that will strengthen skills, provide teacher support, and increase work-based learning experiences

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

Gov. Whitmer Transitions from Investment Mission in Asia to IAA Mobility in Germany, Working to Bring Jobs Back Home from Overseas

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Gov. Whitmer Kicks Off Investment Mission to Singapore and Japan, Working to Bring Good-Paying Jobs to Michigan

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

New Global Headquarters of JR Automation, a Hitachi Company, Coming to Zeeland

Project intends to create 150 jobs, invest $72.8 million

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for "Civic Center Campus Art Walk"

$47,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Gov. Whitmer Welcomes New Regional Headquarters for Astemo Americas

The $95 million investment from automotive supplier Astemo Ltd. will create 200 jobs, retain 175, and build a new headquarters in Wixom.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Funding Approved to Build 171 Apartments in Grand Rapids

Approved projects in West Michigan and at the MSU Research Foundation will build housing and support entrepreneurs across the state.

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Monday, August 25, 2025

State and Local Leaders Highlight the Importance of Investing in Placemaking and Business Development to Create Jobs, Grow Economy and Attract Talent

MEDC CEO Quentin Messer, Community Leaders and Economic Development Partners Tour Adrian Businesses and Developments

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

Gov. Whitmer Announces 196 New Jobs Coming to Calhoun, Kent, and Kalkaska Counties

Protec Panel and Truss to expand in Battle Creek, creating 50 new jobs Weiss Technik NA announces expansion, creating 36 new jobs in Kentwood WarBird Protection opens operations in Kalkaska, creating 110 new jobs

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