MEDC Press Releases

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Governor Whitmer Announces Grants to Accelerate Mobility and EV Investments in the State

More than $444,000 in grant funding awarded to test mobility and EV solutions in Flint, East Lansing, Detroit and Southeast Michigan and Washtenaw County

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Mattie McKinney Hatchett Park’ project in Pontiac

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

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Monday, September 13, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Volunteers Community Park Picnic Shelter’ project in Williamston

$29,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Creston After Dark 2021’ project in Grand Rapids

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

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

This Just In: Michigan Underscores Mobility and Electrification Leadership with Launch of “The Future Of” Podcast

New podcast discusses the future of mobility, how Michigan is leading the way

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces $2 million in export assistance funds available for Michigan’s small businesses

• Michigan Strategic Fund awarded largest federal STEP award in the nation for fifth consecutive year • Funds expected to assist more than 350 Michigan companies in increasing international sales

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Announces Federal Historic Preservation Funds to Support Communities along the Great Lakes

$750,000 historic revitalization grant will be used to support projects in Michigan’s rural communities along the Great Lakes coastline.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Detroit Chosen for Pilot Program to Support Small Business and Improve Delivery Service to Residents in Corktown

Kiwibot robots to address last-mile challenges; reaffirms Michigan’s leadership in real world mobility testing and deployments

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II Tours Small Business in Flint to Highlight Small Business Support Efforts as Michigan Gets Back to Work

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Announces 311 New Jobs in Key Industries in SE Michigan

• Glass producer AGP E-Glass establishing tech center in Canton Charter Township to serve the mobility, electric vehicle industries, creating 71 high-wage jobs  • Electrical contractor Serve Electric expanding in Sterling Heights, creating up to 240 jobs  
 

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