Thursday, March 17, 2022

City of Mackinac Island receives Certified Local Government status to support historic preservation activities

Certification provides state and federal technical assistance, eligibility for historic preservation grants

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Two Cities Connected’ project in Bay City

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

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Governor Whitmer Announces Lighting and Furniture Manufacturer Roll & Hill Establishing Second Facility in West Michigan, Creating 50 Jobs

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Ray Leverton Memorial Playground’ in Ishpeming

$15,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Monday, March 14, 2022

Pure Michigan regional advertising campaign launches, with reminders to “Pursue Your Pure” during the warm weather travel season

• New TV ads, “On the Street” and “On Repeat,” highlight the diverse experiences throughout the state, encourage travelers to pursue their own pure moments • Campaign features new out-of-home billboards, fully-wrapped double-decker bus in downtown Chicago

Monday, March 14, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Flyover Co-Working Space’ in Marcellus

$40,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places initiative

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Historic Michigan lighthouses awarded $100,000 in lighthouse preservation grants

Two lighthouses receive funds to focus on long-term preservation initiatives, keep lights shining bright on Lake Michigan

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The village of Roscommon receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Crowdfunding campaign launched for the ‘Jaycee Park Development’ project in Berkley

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

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

City of Greenville is among the first to receive “Essentials” status in MEDC’s Redevelopment Ready Communities program

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