MEDC Press Releases

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

MEDC Names Agency Partners to Advance Goal of Securing Michigan as Top Four-Season Business and Travel Destination in North America

• Lambert/9thWonder, MMGY Global, FINN Partners, and Meredith Travel Marketing to support promotion of Michigan as a world-class business location and travel destination • Agency partners to support existing and growing workforce presence in Michigan

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to establish Rivian Service Support Operations at its facility in Plymouth, Creating 100 High-Wage Jobs

• Rivian adding 100 well-paying jobs, investing $4.6 million in Plymouth with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund  • Project builds on Michigan’s leadership in workforce growth across the mobility and electrification sector, including professional services

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Pure Michigan and Short’s Brewing Company Celebrate Fall with Release of Pure Michigan Autumn IPA throughout Midwest

• Pure Michigan Autumn IPA, 100 percent brewed with Michigan-grown and harvested ingredients, returns for third year • Short’s Brewing Company to expand Pure Michigan Autumn IPA distribution outside of Michigan to Colorado, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin • Travel Michigan continues its year-long celebration of Pure Michigan’s 15th Anniversary with this special fall release

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Governor Whitmer Launches Two Initiatives to Advance Michigan’s EV Infrastructure and Workforce Landscape

• Lake Michigan EV Circuit to expand EV infrastructure network along Lake Michigan, support region’s tourism industry. • MiREV RFP issued to help prepare Michigan’s workforce for automotive mobility and electrification jobs and career pathways. • Michigan remains center of high-tech vehicle production and job creation

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Gov. Whitmer details MI New Economy plan to grow our middle class, support small businesses and invest in our communities

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces Initiative for Nation-Leading Wireless EV Charging Infrastructure in Michigan

Wireless charging advances Governor Whitmer’s goals for EV adoption and environmental sustainability in Michigan

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Michigan projects receive $65,000 to document two significant Civil Rights sites in Detroit

• Michigan State Historic Preservation Office awarded $15,000 grant to document Civil Rights bookstore in Detroit • City of Detroit awarded $50,000 to conduct historic study of Latinx communities in Detroit

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Walnut Neighborhood Park’ project in Lansing

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

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Friday, September 17, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces 40 New Jobs as Global Engine Systems Manufacturer Walbro Expands in Cass City

Walbro’s $11.4 million investment underscores Michigan’s leadership in advanced manufacturing

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Friday, September 17, 2021

This Just In: Ford announces pre-production of all-electric F-150 Lightning truck, 450 jobs and $250 million investment in Michigan

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